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Hillary Clinton Goes for Democratic—and National—Unity Hillary Clinton Goes for Democratic—and National—Unity

With an embrace of Bernie Sanders, his supporters, and many of their progressive ideas, Clinton proposes a united front against Trump.

Jul 29, 2016 / John Nichols

I’m #StillSanders, but Tonight Hillary Got to Me

I’m #StillSanders, but Tonight Hillary Got to Me I’m #StillSanders, but Tonight Hillary Got to Me

I’m still mourning the dream of political revolution, but on the last night of the DNC, Clinton made voting for her a bit easier.

Jul 29, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Elizabeth Warren Speaking

Elizabeth Warren’s Urgent Plea at the DNC Elizabeth Warren’s Urgent Plea at the DNC

An interview with the Massachusetts senator in Philadelphia.

Jul 28, 2016 / Ari Rabin-Havt

Hillary Clinton

Can Hillary Clinton Convince America That She’ll Fight the Rigged System? Can Hillary Clinton Convince America That She’ll Fight the Rigged System?

At her speech tonight, Hillary needs to convince working-class voters that she “gets it.”

Jul 28, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

LGBTQ Puerto Ricans

The Democrats Are Branding Themselves as the Party of Inclusion—but Is That Enough? The Democrats Are Branding Themselves as the Party of Inclusion—but Is That Enough?

Missing from this picture is any sustained acknowledgement of economic pain.

Jul 28, 2016 / Richard Kim

How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel

How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel

Despite the best efforts of his delegates, the Democratic Party platform does not mention Israel’s occupation or its settlements.

Jul 28, 2016 / Ali Gharib

Stop TPP signs

Delegates Are Using the Convention to Make the TPP Politically Unacceptable Delegates Are Using the Convention to Make the TPP Politically Unacceptable

A clear line has been drawn at the corporate-friendly trade deal during this year's convention.

Jul 28, 2016 / John Nichols

The Civil-Rights Movement Made Hillary Clinton’s Historic Nomination Possible

The Civil-Rights Movement Made Hillary Clinton’s Historic Nomination Possible The Civil-Rights Movement Made Hillary Clinton’s Historic Nomination Possible

Whatever you think of her, Clinton’s candidacy is an important victory in the long fight for voting rights.

Jul 28, 2016 / Ari Berman

Who Goes to the DNC Anyway?

Who Goes to the DNC Anyway? Who Goes to the DNC Anyway?

From an 18-year-old first-time voter to a baseball-cap entrepreneur, eight conventioneers tell us what brings them to Philly.

Jul 28, 2016 / Samantha Schuyler and Molly Stier

Hillary Clinton Lets the Men Make Her Case on Night 3 of the DNC

Hillary Clinton Lets the Men Make Her Case on Night 3 of the DNC Hillary Clinton Lets the Men Make Her Case on Night 3 of the DNC

One powerful man after another wielded his powers on behalf of the first woman to be nominated by a major party for president of the United States. 

Jul 28, 2016 / Joan Walsh

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