Jul 27 As Joe Biden steps into DNC spotlight, a lingering 'what if' By Jessica Taylor, NPR When Joe Biden takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, there is probably a part of him that still wonders, "What if?"… Continue reading
Jul 27 How much do you know about the presidents? Take our politics quiz By Larisa Epatko Which president was born in Pennsylvania? Who was a Rhodes scholar? Test your knowledge about the presidents in our quiz. Continue reading
Jul 27 Column: When will the candidates pay attention to the biggest environmental issue facing America? By David Biello Climate change remains the most important issue not truly being discussed in the 2016 campaign. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 7:51 Why it's harder for women to run for office By PBS News Hour As Hillary Clinton makes history with her nomination Tuesday night, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff speak with two other prominent women in politics, Kamala Harris, Attorney General of California and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.), about the hurdles that remain for… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 1:52 The impact of 'Black Lives Matter' on Democratic convention By PBS News Hour A Black Lives Matters protest in Philadelphia Tuesday was a reminder that the issues of race relations and police shootings of black Americans loom over the Democratic convention. During the primaries, protesters took their concerns directly to the candidates. Tuesday… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 6:11 Nancy Pelosi on her own glass ceiling and Hillary Clinton's By PBS News Hour Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Cali., broke her own glass ceiling when she was elected the first Speaker of the House. Today, she stands with Hillary Clinton as she campaigns to become the first woman commander-in-chief. Pelosi speaks with Gwen… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 4:55 Hillary Clinton's chops touted, husband Bill makes the case By PBS News Hour Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention was Hillary Clinton’s official history-making nominating night and one dedicated to a roster of speakers making the case that the former secretary of state’s long resume makes her ready to lead. History will… Continue watching
Jul 26 Clinton wins historic nomination -- with a boost from Sanders By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Breaking a historic barrier, Hillary Clinton triumphantly captured the Democratic nomination for president Tuesday night, the first woman ever to lead a major political party in the race for the White House. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 7:14 How Hillary Clinton emerged more resilient after turbulent White House years By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Hillary Clinton, who hopes to become the first woman president, has been breaking glass ceilings for years: The first First Lady to hold a graduate degree and first to run for office. She was also the first to testify before… Continue watching
Jul 26 Sanders supporters walk off convention floor, blame 'rigged system' for his loss By Daniel Bush PHILADELPHIA -- Bernie Sanders delegates walked off the convention hall floor Tuesday night after Hillary Clinton formally received the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, an embarrassing turn of events for Clinton as she seeks to unify the party. Continue reading