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Music is taking centre stage at this week’s Democratic National Convention. Here’s a look back at how music has historically played a role at American political conventions.
Outside the song and dance of the Democratic convention, what really changes things are issues that the voters care about.
It takes more than camo hats, hot dish and a rural-friendly image to get the votes of America’s rural residents.
Both sides took this marriage for granted until Southern Democrats, concerned that labor unions would organize Black workers across the South, joined pro-business Republican colleagues in Congress.
While celebrities are unlikely to decisively shift whom many people choose to vote for, their endorsement of a political candidate can still help shape an election.
Kamala Harris’ running mate sprinkles ‘damn’ throughout his speeches, even doing it in his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
States like Russia use gender-based disinformation to influence elections. Now that Kamala Harris is running for president, Americans must be aware of the disinformation they likely consume.
After weeks of consistent increases in popularity, Harris has closed the gap with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In some states, they’re neck and neck.
Chicago has been a site of both discord and hope for the Democrats. As the party nominates Kamala Harris this week, it will seek to put conflict behind it.
Police clashed with anti-war protestors during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. This year’s convention, also in Chicago, takes place in a similarly charged political and social environment.
Sexism played a key role in Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s defeat − and Donald Trump’s victory − in 2016. Has America become more accepting of a woman leader? Not exactly.
Voter turnout among young people is historically low in the United States. And there is indication that a relatively small percentage of young voters could cast their ballot in November.
Roman writers set out a playbook for rhetoric but also worried about morals and power.
The stances taken on cryptocurrencies by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could have far-reaching implications for the future of digital assets and their role in the global economy.
Despite feeling some schadenfreude at watching politicians squirm over being derided as such, a scholar of speculative fiction wants to keep America weird.
Jacinda Ardern, like Kamala Harris, unexpectedly became the leader of her political party close to the election. The similarities don’t stop there.
There are five key storylines that are likely to influence voters at the upcoming presidential election in November.
Many vice-presidential candidates have a low profile, but not the Minnesota governor.
Will there be Minnesota hot dish hats worn at the upcoming Democratic National Convention? Curators from the Smithsonian will be there, looking for both routine and unconventional campaign items.
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