The election in the United States

US Election|Democratic Convention
Sources: Harris' historical role as a woman is downplayed

That Kamala Harris could become America's first female president won't be a big topic during the speeches at the Democratic National Convention, which begins tonight. That is what several sources with access to the Washington Post say.

When Hillary Clinton was the Democratic candidate in 2016, the campaign invested heavily in the message that Clinton would "break the glass ceiling" and become the historic first female president. That time it ended with yet another man – Donald Trump – becoming president.

David Axelrod, one of Obama's key campaign strategists, says the focus on Clinton's gender was a mistake Democrats can learn from.

- It diminished her and made her a symbol.

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Chicago prepares for protests: "Violence will not be tolerated"

Chicago is bracing for widespread protests as the Democratic National Convention begins today. That's what the city's mayor Brandon Johnson says to the New York Times.

He says that it is important that protesters have the opportunity to make their voices heard, but that people "throwing bottles or destroying property" will not be tolerated.

- It is our responsibility to ensure that we clear out those who want our city and our country badly.

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The election in the United States|The electoral movement
Kamala Harris promises greatly increased corporate tax

Kamala Harris wants to sharply raise corporate taxes to finance her ventures as president. A spokesperson for the Harris campaign told NBC News.

- It's a fiscally responsible way to put money back into the pockets of working people and make sure that billionaires and big business pay for themselves, says spokesperson James Singer.

In 2017, Donald Trump cut the corporate tax rate to 21 percent, down from 35. He has promised to cut the tax even further if elected to a new term.

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JD Vance: Immigration leads to crime - like in "Gangs of New York"

Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance uses Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" from 2002 to explain an alleged connection between large immigration and high crime, writes the New York Times.

- Has anyone here seen "Gangs of New York"? That's what I'm talking about. When we have such massive ethnic enclaves forming in the country, sometimes that can lead to higher crime rates, Vance said during a visit to Milwaukee.

Several media point out that the research was unable to show any connection between immigration and higher crime in the United States. On the contrary, several studies show that people who come to the United States from abroad commit fewer crimes than those born in the country.

According to historian Tyler Anbinder, who worked as an advisor on the production of "Gangs of New York", Vance has misunderstood both the research - and the film. The worst killer in the film is the one who hates immigrants, says Anbinder to the newspaper.