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Democratic vice-presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hugs his son Gus during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Who says boys don’t cry? Why we must encourage men and boys to express their emotions

The idea that men should be stoic and bury their emotions remains pervasive, however, the ability to be emotionally vulnerable and expressive is and should be an important part of masculine identity.
A man holds up a Converse Chuck Taylor – Kamala Harris’ favorite footwear – during the vice president’s campaign rally on Aug. 9, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Kamala’s kicks, Tim’s lids, and the red ties that bind Trump and Vance – what’s behind the fashion choices of each candidate

Clothing and makeup are silent, powerful ways for candidates to tell the American public who they are – and how they’ll lead.
Tim Walz said ‘damn’ four times while speaking at a union campaign event in Wayne, Mich., on Aug. 8, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much?

Kamala Harris’ running mate sprinkles ‘damn’ throughout his speeches, even doing it in his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
The three witches in ‘Macbeth’ – also known as the ‘weird,’ or ‘wyrd,’ sisters – are prophetesses who often do the opposite of what’s expected of them. Royal Shakespeare Company Collection

In praise of the weird

Despite feeling some schadenfreude at watching politicians squirm over being derided as such, a scholar of speculative fiction wants to keep America weird.
Curators from the Smithsonian were at the GOP convention in July to bring back items for the museum, including balloons. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Historians diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention

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.
The logo for the Democratic National Convention is displayed at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., ahead of the Aug. 19-22, 2024, event. Scott Olson/Getty Images

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will officially accept their nominations at the Democratic National Convention. A scholar of the presidency shares memorable moments from previous events.

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