President Obama Says Gold Star Military Families 'Represent the Very Best of Our Country'
The commander-in-chief’s speech to a disabled veterans’ group was a counterweight to Donald Trump’s comments on the military.
Conventions 2016
The Atlantic's coverage of the Republican and Democratic nominations for the U.S. presidential election
The Democrats’ Message of Calm
The Atlantic’s Molly Ball explores Hillary Clinton’s image of composure in the midst of a troubled country.
A Message of Calm in an Agitated Time
Can Hillary Clinton’s projection of steadiness resonate with an unsettled country?
Signs of the Times
The placards at the Democratic National Convention had more than symbolic importance.
Why the Democratic Party Can’t Escape Mass Incarceration
It's the issue at the heart of the convention: a policy they helped create, and are now debating how to fix.
The Christian Sects Who Protest at Conventions
Those who demonstrate at the RNC and DNC have extreme views within their faith. But they are increasingly mistaken for the mainstream.
Hillary's Message to America
The Democrat promised voters she’d do her job intelligently and doggedly—and help them be the heroes of their own lives.