2016 Democratic National Convention
Gold Star Grief: Donald Trump's Attack On One Veteran's Family Is An Attack On Them All
If Trump wants to attack veterans, well, we’re tough. We can take it. It is quite another thing to attack those families who have sacrifice thrust upon them in the...
Mother Or Muslim, Black Or White: The Tyranny Of Binary Thinking
Ghazala Khan’s silence should teach us as much about ourselves as it did about Donald Trump.
For Better Or Worse: A Look At The Clintons' Complex Marriage
Bill and Hillary Clinton are proof that it’s impossible to know what’s happening in a marriage -- and pointless, really, to wonder.
Ghazala Khan And The Power Of Silence
Silence is not always suspicious. It can also be indicative of strength.
A Whirlwind 2 Weeks In Politics: Recapping Our Coverage Of The National Conventions
If you feel like these last two weeks flew by and are worried you missed out on stories from the conventions, here's a guide to the best of our coverage.
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From Hall & Oates To The Roots, A Tour Through The Sounds Of Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love has a rich history of unique songwriters and musicians that many experts rank among the best American rock, soul and hip-hop.
Assessing Hillary Clinton's Big Speech, And Her Moment In History
Clinton addressed supporters at the Democratic National Convention last night as the country's first female presidential nominee of a major political party.
As Conventions End, A Look Ahead To The General Election
WBUR's political analysts joined Morning Edition to discuss what's next.
Poem: Hillary's Night
On a 40-year journey's sublime culmination, would Hillary furnish a fitting oration?
Former Rep. Barney Frank Says He Can't Remember An Election With Such Widespread Dissatisfaction
With both parties' conventions over, the 2016 general election battle is underway.
Philadelphia Goes About Its Business As Politics Converge On The City
Speeches are broadcast, policies are presented and political junkies have a field day. But how much of that punditry seeps out into the host city?
While Clinton Pledges To Address Campaign Finance, There Was Plenty Of Spending At DNC
Clinton says she'll work to reverse the Citizens United Supreme Court decision that increased the flow of corporate money into the political process.
Week In The News: Hillary Makes History, Trump’s Russian Roulette, Anger In Baltimore
The Democrats look to take down Donald Trump. Trump plays the Russia card. All charges dropped in Baltimore’s Freddie Gray case. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
Sanders Delegates From Mass. Have Mixed Feelings About DNC
It's the big night for Hillary Clinton, not Bernie Sanders.
Watch Live: Hillary Clinton Accepts Her Party's Nomination
The Democrat accused Republican Donald Trump of trying to divide the country.
How Mass. College Students View The DNC
We asked local students for their observations about the convention and about Hillary Clinton.
Muslim DNC Delegates Reflect On Their Position In This Election
To be a Muslim in America is to be unavoidably at the center of this election.
Massachusetts Congressmen React To Speeches At DNC
Congressional representatives Seth Moulton and Joseph Kennedy III tell us their thoughts on the DNC so far.
Clinton Set To Speak Tonight As Obama Passes The Baton
President Barack Obama told delegates last night that there has never been a more qualified person to be president than Hillary Clinton.
Hillary Clinton Known As 'A Very Loyal Friend,' Wellesley College Classmate Says
For three years in the late 1960s, Suzanne Salomon and Hillary Clinton were suitemates at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.