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RNC opens with nod to ‘housewives,’ rejection of identity politics
Suburban voters are a growing part of the electorate and, in recent presidential elections, their support is critical for electoral success.
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Republican National Convention: How to watch
The 2020 Republican National Convention begins on August 24. Here’s how you can tune in to the four-day event.
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How a young girl talking about deportation became one of the breakout moments at the DNC
The two-minute video of Estela Juarez’s emotional and personal letter to President Donald Trump spotlighted the realities for some families living under his immigration policies.
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Kamala Harris sees HBCUs as ‘family.’ How do they see her?
Howard University shaped the history making senator. In turn, HBCU graduates hope she will raise the national profile of their institutions and push the party forward.
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Elizabeth Warren put child care front and center at the DNC
“It’s time to recognize that child care is part of the basic infrastructure of this nation,” she said, calling the industry “infrastructure for families.”
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‘A history of great glory’: The consequential, evolving role of Black sororities in suffrage
From suffrage to 2020’s vice presidential nominee, Black sororities have been part of the political process. But some sisters believe their actions could be bolder.
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Kamala Harris brings history, identity to her convention night closeup
In a speech both personal and potent, the vice presidential nominee introduced herself to the nation and spoke to the existential nature of the 2020 presidential election.
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DNC largely ignores suffrage centennial
Tuesday marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, but the milestone was not on the convention’s agenda.
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Primaries in Florida and Wyoming add to record number of House races featuring two women
At least 48 House races will feature two women competing for a seat.
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'We' versus 'Me': Suffrage centennial exposes vote gap in Black and White women
A century ago, White women got the right to vote. It took nearly 50 more years for that to extend to Black women. Experts weigh in on what the two groups have done at the ballot box since then.