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Biden Vows to Defeat Trump, End US 'Season of Darkness'

By Steve Peoples and Alexandra Jaffe | Aug 21, 2020

Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with a vow to be a unifying "ally of the light" who would move an America in crisis past the chaos of President Donald Trump's tenure.

Louis-Dreyfus 'Proud to Be a Nasty, Nasty Woman' for Dems

By David Bauder | Aug 21, 2020

The star of "Veep" brought some bite to her role at the Democrats' virtual convention.

Watch: Buttigieg Delivers Speech on Last Night of DNC

Aug 21, 2020

Former mayor of South Bend, Indiana and onetime contender for the Democratic 2020 nomination Pete Buttigieg was among the LGBTQ rising stars who delivered speeches at the DNC this week.

Watch: NH GOP Candidate Calls Liberals 'Socialist Pansies' In Ad

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Aug 21, 2020

Donald Bolduc, military veteran turned GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, has used an antiquated homophobic slur in a brief campaign ad.

Log Cabin Republican Chair Believes LGBTs Should Support Trump

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Aug 20, 2020

Log Cabin Republican chair Robert Kabel calls on LGBT people to support Trump in a USA Today opinion piece.

Obama, in Scathing Trump Rebuke, Warns Democracy on the Line

By Julie Pace | Aug 20, 2020

Former President Barack Obama painted a unsparing portrait of American democracy on the brink if President Donald Trump wins in November.

Harris Seizes Historic Moment in Accepting VP Nomination

By Will Weissert, Kat Stafford and Alexandra Jaffe | Aug 20, 2020

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on Wednesday, cementing her place in history as the first Black woman on a major party ticket.

For Joe Biden, Long Path to a Potentially Crucial Presidency

By Bill Barrow | Aug 20, 2020

When Joe Biden steps to the podium Thursday night as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, he will offer himself to a wounded, meandering nation as balm — and as a bridge.

Shevrin Jones on Track to Become Florida's First Openly Gay State Senator

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Aug 19, 2020

Regardless of homophobic attacks, attempted smears, and even a battle with COVID-19, Democrat Shevrin Jones won a crowded primary on Tuesday and is on track to become the first openly gay member of the Florida State Senate.

Report: State Democrats Colluded with Student Group in Accusations Against Alex Morse

Aug 19, 2020

Alleged collusion between the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party and UMass/Amherst students in their release of improper behavior accusations against congressional candidate Alex Morse came into deeper focus yesterday.

Hillary Clinton Returns to DNC Championing Women in Politics

By Sara Burnett | Aug 19, 2020

After more than four decades in public life, Hillary Clinton will return to the Democratic National Convention to cement her legacy as a champion of women in politics.

Official: Kanye Signature Work in Wyoming too Close to Polls

By Mead Gruver | Aug 19, 2020

Rapper and music producer Kanye West's campaign ran into trouble Tuesday on his first day of trying to get on the presidential ballot in his home state of Wyoming.

Key Takeaways from Night 2 of the Democratic Convention

By Bill Barrow and Nicholas Riccardi | Aug 19, 2020

Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. It's even more challenging during this, the first virtual convention. On the second night of the DNC, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.

Shevrin Jones Likely to Be First LGBTQ Florida State Senator

Aug 19, 2020

The victory is especially notable given two of Jones' opponents had a history of anti-LGBTQ statements or votes.

As Georgia Reopened, Officials Knew of Severe Shortage of PPE for Health Workers

By Rachana Pradhan and Victoria Knight | Aug 19, 2020

The projections provide one of the clearest pictures of the severe PPE deficits states confronted while thousands fell ill from rising COVID-19 cases, putting health workers at risk.

Watch: 'For What It's Worth' - Twitter Responds to Billy Porter-Stephen Stills Duet at the DNC

Aug 18, 2020

Billy Porter and Stephen Stills performed Stills' classic protest song "For What It's Worth" at the end of the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. Those who watched are divided about it on Twitter.

Watch: Looking for an Alternate to Morning News Shows? Check Out Webcast 'Rising'

Aug 18, 2020

If you are looking for an alternate each day for informed political commentary, check out "Rising" on the website The Hill.

Trump Rule on Transgender Health Blocked at 11th Hour

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | Aug 18, 2020

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration on Monday from enforcing a new regulation that would roll back health care protections for transgender people.

Michelle Obama Warns at DNC that Trump is 'In Over His Head'

By Darlene Superville and Alexandra Jaffe | Aug 18, 2020

At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, former Michelle Obama told party members that "when they go low, we go high."

Jill Biden's Path from Reluctant Politico to Possible FLOTUS

Aug 18, 2020

As Jill Biden prepares to speak Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention, those who have worked closely with her say her warmth will appeal to Americans confronting tough times of their own.

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