All Politics
Can Sanders rally supporters around Clinton after DNC email leak?Bernie Sanders has thrown his support behind Hilary Clinton, but it remains to be seen whether his base will follow his lead.
The gender gap in American politicsEven as Hillary Clinton attempts to shatter what she has called 'the highest, hardest glass ceiling,' women remain significantly underrepresented at all levels of elected US office.
WikiLeaks blows up Clinton’s shot at smooth conventionClinton had her work cut out for her even before a scandal that confirmed Sanders' suspicions that the DNC was biased against him. His supporters are set to protest in Philadelphia.
How to reunite America by disagreeing agreeablyCould polarization be a prelude to a renewal of 'From many, one?' You bet it could.
Black Lives and Blue Lives: how both sides reveal truthsOne-sided analysis doesn’t lead us to the truth. We must look at issues from multiple vantage points to truly see the whole picture.
DNC chair Wasserman Schultz set to resign after Democratic conventionDemocratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz has agreed to resign as party chair following the release of Democratic National Committee emails from Wikileaks that suggest the DNC was not impartial during the primary.
Peter Thiel's 'I am proud to be gay' is a GOP convention firstPeter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, spoke on Thursday night about his sexuality, but didn't go so far as to criticize specific parts of the platform.
Clinton vs. Sanders: Leaked emails raise questions about DNC's impartialityA Russian hacker leaks email between top Democratic National Committee members indicating that they saw Sanders as an obstacle for Clinton and not an asset to the party.
Why former KKK leader David Duke is returning to politicsDavid Duke won a seat in the House in 1989. Now, he says the time is right for another shot at public office.
As Sanders supporters flock to Philadelphia, what do they want?City officials in Philadelphia are expecting anywhere from 35,000 to 50,000 demonstrators to be present throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention, many of whom will be there to support Sanders.
FocusWhen a governor names his dog 'Veto'With Donald Trump embarking on the homestretch of a campaign that has defied all political orthodoxy, Maine offers a glimpse into how a populist leader affects government and causes voters to take stock of the tone of their politics – and maybe dial it back.
Clinton picks Tim Kaine, devout Catholic and bridge-builderThe Virginia senator, who previously served as mayor of Richmond, talks with the Monitor about how his faith shapes his politics – and motivates him to address social and racial injustice.
Strictly business: How Donald Trump's children are running the campaignAs family begins to make a larger appearance in the Republican presidential campaign, Donald Trump's children, particularly Ivanka Trump, are poised to take a role unprecedented in modern American politics.
After raucous Trump convention, are GOP wounds healing?It's now Donald Trump's Republican Party. But unity remains elusive, as party members navigate the deeply personal decision of their presidential vote.
Is politicians' use of music at conventions legal?The use of the Beatles song 'Here Comes the Sun' at the Republican National Convention Thursday led to an angry response from the estate of George Harrison.
Former KKK grand wizard David Duke launches bid for US SenateDuke's candidacy comes as Louisiana grapples with deep racial tensions after the shooting death of a black man by white police officers and the killing of three law enforcement officers by a black man.
Will Donald Trump's dark view of America resonate with voters?As Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination to become the party's presidential candidate, he spoke of a nation under siege that needed to seize back control. Some analysts say this was a stroke of political genius.
Trump to America: 'I alone can fix it'Trump's confidence in his ability to reverse what he sees as America's decline is one of the main reasons he won the GOP nomination. But it departs from a tradition of expressing humility while campaigning.
Peter Thiel's presence highlights Republican tension over LGBT votersBillionaire Peter Thiel's invitation to speak Thursday night is one of several nods to the LGBT community at the Republican National Convention.
Could President Trump purge the government of Obama appointees?The Trump campaign has a list of Obama appointees it plans to fire if Donald Trump wins the presidency, according to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
