How Democrats Courted Social Media Influencers at the D.N.C.
Democrats gave social media figures the V.I.P. treatment this week in an aggressive attempt to pump feeds with pro-Harris posts. Merrick Hanna, a content creator with more than 32 million…
August 23, 2024
Best, Worst and Weirdest Moments of the Democratic Convention
The party’s four-day gathering featured memorable zingers, self-effacing humor and more than a few lines that didn’t land. Share full article By Shawn McCreesh Reporting from the Democratic National Convention…
On Gaza, Democrats’ Most Divisive Issue, Harris Embraces Biden’s Balancing Act
With her party torn between pro-Israel Democrats and younger progressives, she’s looking for a way to quiet one major issue until after the election. Listen to this article · 7:19…
Democrats Taste Victory in November. But Are They Too Confident?
At the Democratic National Convention, party leaders warned against happy talk and said former President Donald J. Trump remains a formidable opponent. Listen to this article · 6:0
Democrats Show That Republicans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Wrap Themselves in the Flag
From references to the Olympics to odes to freedom, Democrats used their nominating convention to stake their claim on patriotism. Listen to this article · 4:0
Harris Promises to Chart ‘New Way Forward’ as She Accepts Nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a searing rebuke of former President Donald J. Trump, casting him as a threat to democracy, global stability and women’s rights. Share full article 119…
What We Know About Kamala Harris’s $5 Trillion Tax Plan So Far
The vice president supports the tax increases proposed by the Biden White House, according to her campaign. Listen to this article · 7:30
Kerry Washington, Who Played Olivia Pope on ‘Scandal,’ Hosts DNC Night 4
The star of the hit show “Scandal” is emcee for the final night’s program at the Democratic National Convention. Listen to this article · 2:57 min Learn more Share full…
This Union Leader Is a Hug Machine: DNC Insider
Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is in high spirits at a convention where union leaders have been treated well. Share full…
Fund-Raiser for Jan. 6 Defendants Will Be Held at Trump’s Golf Club
Mr. Trump is said to not be attending the event, although an invitation lists him as an “invited guest speaker.” It will be held two months before Election Day. Share…