2016 Democratic National Convention

The tombstone of U.S. Army Capt. Humayun S. M. Khan is seen in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

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...

Cognoscenti

Aug 3, 2016

Ghazala and Khizr Khan Khan, parents of fallen U.S. Army Capt. Humayun S. M. Khan, take the stage on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 28, 2016. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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.

Cognoscenti

Aug 3, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton hugs his wife Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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.

Cognoscenti

Aug 2, 2016

In this Thursday, July 28, 2016 file photo, Khizr Khan, father of fallen US Army Capt. Humayun S. M. Khan and his wife Ghazala speak during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump broke a major American political and societal taboo over the weekend when he engaged in an emotionally-charged feud with Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the bereaved parents of a decorated Muslim Army captain killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq. He further stoked outrage by implying Ghazala Khan did not speak while standing alongside her husband at last week's Democratic convention because they are Muslim. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Ghazala Khan And The Power Of Silence

Silence is not always suspicious. It can also be indicative of strength.

Cognoscenti

Aug 1, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on the nights they accepted their respective party's presidential nomination. (AP)

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.

Politicker

Jul 29, 2016

Questlove, Damon Bryson and Captain Kirk Douglas of The Roots perform on July 20, 2012 in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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.

Here & Now

11:07Jul 29, 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton acknowledges the crowd at the end on the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 28, 2016 in Philadelphia. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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.

Here & Now

10:35Jul 29, 2016

As Conventions End, A Look Ahead To The General Election

WBUR's political analysts joined Morning Edition to discuss what's next.

Politicker

07:46Jul 29, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves to the crowd as she takes the stage to speak during the fourth day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Poem: Hillary's Night

On a 40-year journey's sublime culmination, would Hillary furnish a fitting oration?

Cognoscenti

Jul 29, 2016

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.

Politicker

04:50Jul 29, 2016

A crowd of people rally in Center City, Philadelphia, to promote third party unity during the DNC. (Shannon Dooling/WBUR)

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?

Politicker

03:24Jul 29, 2016

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.

Politicker

04:49Jul 29, 2016

Democratic vice presidential nominee Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton walk through the falling balloons during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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.

On Point

47:27Jul 29, 2016

Sanders Delegates From Mass. Have Mixed Feelings About DNC

It's the big night for Hillary Clinton, not Bernie Sanders.

Politicker

03:53Jul 28, 2016

Wisconsin delegate Karla Stoebig, left, wears a cheesehead. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Watch Live: Hillary Clinton Accepts Her Party's Nomination

The Democrat accused Republican Donald Trump of trying to divide the country.

WBUR News

Jul 28, 2016

How Mass. College Students View The DNC

We asked local students for their observations about the convention and about Hillary Clinton.

Politicker

05:08Jul 28, 2016

From left: Muslim delegates from Massachusetts Homaira Naseem, Nazda Alam and Noman Khanani, at the DNC this week in Philadelphia (Shannon Dooling/WBUR)

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.

Politicker

04:01Jul 28, 2016

President Obama speaks Wednesday night at the DNC. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Massachusetts Congressmen React To Speeches At DNC

Congressional representatives Seth Moulton and Joseph Kennedy III tell us their thoughts on the DNC so far.

Radio Boston

21:59Jul 28, 2016

President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wave as they appear on stage together on the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

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.

Here & Now

06:36Jul 28, 2016

Bill Mayer, Hillary Clinton and Suzanne Salomon at a Wellesley College reunion in 2004. (Courtesy of Suzanne Salomon and Bill Mayer)

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.

Here & Now

07:04Jul 28, 2016

BBC Newsday

Gold Star Grief: Donald Trump's Attack On One Veteran's Family Is An Attack On Them All

Mother Or Muslim, Black Or White: The Tyranny Of Binary Thinking

For Better Or Worse: A Look At The Clintons' Complex Marriage

Ghazala Khan And The Power Of Silence

A Whirlwind 2 Weeks In Politics: Recapping Our Coverage Of The National Conventions

From Hall & Oates To The Roots, A Tour Through The Sounds Of Philadelphia

Assessing Hillary Clinton's Big Speech, And Her Moment In History

As Conventions End, A Look Ahead To The General Election

Poem: Hillary's Night

Former Rep. Barney Frank Says He Can't Remember An Election With Such Widespread Dissatisfaction

Philadelphia Goes About Its Business As Politics Converge On The City

While Clinton Pledges To Address Campaign Finance, There Was Plenty Of Spending At DNC

Week In The News: Hillary Makes History, Trump’s Russian Roulette, Anger In Baltimore

Sanders Delegates From Mass. Have Mixed Feelings About DNC

Watch Live: Hillary Clinton Accepts Her Party's Nomination

How Mass. College Students View The DNC

Muslim DNC Delegates Reflect On Their Position In This Election

Massachusetts Congressmen React To Speeches At DNC

Clinton Set To Speak Tonight As Obama Passes The Baton

Hillary Clinton Known As 'A Very Loyal Friend,' Wellesley College Classmate Says