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Monday's Schedule At The Democratic National Convention In Denver
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... The Democratic National Convention officially begins at 5pm ET on Monday August 25, 2008. According to the official schedule provided by the DNC, the following speakers will kick off the convention: ...

Getting ready for the outrage
Jesus' General — ... mode. The fact that Ingrid Mattson, the President of the Islamic Society of America, spoke at yesterday's DNC Interfaith Gathering is bound to make Charles Johnson and his Little Green Militia involuntarily try to make underwear babies. And, oh, Pam Atlas may very well explode, spraying her Joker-style makeup over an area comprising at least eight city blocks. So what do you think? Here's the DNC schedule. Make your predictions in the comments.

Early Morning Swim
Firedoglake — Special Denver omelette edition. There's some big conference or something starting today -- here's the lineup. More analysis on the opening night here. Can't miss TV -- looks like the Lion of the Senate will be speaking tonight. Meanwhile, McSame the non-celebrity will appear on Leno. I'm sure he won't mention Vietnam. Some advice for Obama: where's the outrage? Well, I should hope so.

Read These Now if You Are Scatter-brained
Shakesville — Today the 2008 Democratic National Convention begins. Today's theme is One Nation with headline prime-time speaker Michelle Obama. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will also speak, amongst many others, and there will be a tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy's lifetime of service. If he is able, he will attend. Schedule of today's speakers. Nation's largest bike-sharing program debuts at Democratic National Convention. DNC goody bags for delegates. (DemConWatch) 25 Things You Might Not Know About ...

Democratic Convention: Day One Schedule
Daily Kos — Via the DNC, the schedule for today in Denver: Monday, August 25 – One Nation Barack Obama’s story is an American story that reflects a life of struggle, opportunity and responsibility like those faced by Americans everyday. The opening night of the Convention will highlight Barack’s life story, his commitment to change, and the voices of Americans who are calling for a new direction for this country. Monday’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama. Other Monday ...

Dem Convention Trainwreck?
The Next Right — ... The DNC program leaves much to be desired. Is Michelle Obama big enough to carry her own night when you typically want 2-3 high profile speakers in prime time? Jim Leach (this is the biggest Republican you could find for Obama?) and Claire McCaskill being given more prominent slots than the emotional Kennedy tribute? 50% of the Convention being devoted to the Clintons, with all the distractions that brings. Where the RNC schedule is almost too cluttered (Lieberman, Schwarzenegger, Cheney & Bush on one night), the DNC's barely packs a punch. ...

Tuesday's Schedule At The Democratic National Convention In Denver
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... According to the official schedule provided by the DNC, the following speakers will appear on Tuesday. For Monday's events, go here. For The Huffington Post's complete convention coverage, go to our ...

Matt Lewis: Tonight's DNC Schedule: One Nation
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — ... , here's what the DNC schedule looks like tonight: Monday, August 25 – One Nation Barack Obama’s story is an American story that reflects a life of struggle, opportunity and responsibility like those faced by Americans everyday. The opening night of the Convention will highlight Barack’s life story, his commitment to change, and the voices of Americans who are calling for a new direction for this country. Monday’s headline prime-time speaker will be Michelle Obama . Other Monday night speakers include: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri; ...

Monday Night's Convention Schedule and Open Thread
TalkLeft — ... Here's tonight's speaker list. While Pepsi Center speeches begin at 3pm, the prime time program is 7 to 9 pm MT. Michelle Obama is the final speaker. ...

Supreme Court Plaintiff To Highlight Workplace Discrimination At Denver Convention
ACSBlog: The Blog of the American Constitution Society — ... before discovering the disparity in pay with her male counterparts. Mauro added that Ledbetter’s appearance before the Democratic convention “will raise the Supreme Court as a campaign issue” with her address. (See DNC Convention schedule here.) ...

It's Foreign Policy Day in Denver and Joe Biden's Night
BuzzFlash.org - Progressive News and Commentary with an Attitude | Fight Ignorance: Read BuzzFlash — A BUZZFLASH NEWS ALERT by Christine Bowman Where to begin? Democratic foreign policy heavy hitters will outline their agenda today, but there's a lot to contend with worldwide in the wake of Bush/Cheney/McCain. The Democratic Convention site previews the Wednesday schedule and focus as follows: ...