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More from Republican National Convention 2016: news and updates

Politics
This is how Donald Trump protests became so violentThis is how Donald Trump protests became so violent
Politics

Going into the convention in Cleveland, both pro- and anti-Trumpers have only gotten more concerned that the other side poses a threat to America.

By Dara Lind
Politics
7 reasons everyone is so worried about violence in Cleveland7 reasons everyone is so worried about violence in Cleveland
Politics

Is the city a powder keg about to explode?

By Dara Lind and Libby Nelson
Politics
Cleveland police call for suspension of open carry after Baton Rouge shootingCleveland police call for suspension of open carry after Baton Rouge shooting
Politics

The Cleveland police union is calling for Ohio Gov. John Kasich to suspend Ohio’s open carry law for the Republican National Convention.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
The 2016 Republican convention, explainedThe 2016 Republican convention, explained
Politics

Donald Trump can make conventions great again.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Draft Republican platform calls for auditing the Fed, bathroom bills, and action on EMPsDraft Republican platform calls for auditing the Fed, bathroom bills, and action on EMPs
Politics

Also teaching the Bible as part of “American history.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Apple says it won’t sponsor the GOP convention because of TrumpApple says it won’t sponsor the GOP convention because of Trump
Technology

Apple is the latest in a growing list of companies distancing themselves from Trump.

By Tara Golshan
Mischiefs of Faction
Does conflict at the party convention matter?Does conflict at the party convention matter?
Mischiefs of Faction

Some evidence suggests that parties beset by a conflicted convention may underperform in the general election.

By Casey Dominguez and Andrew Tirrell
Polyarchy
Why Republicans are very, very likely to lose the presidency in 2016Why Republicans are very, very likely to lose the presidency in 2016
Polyarchy

The party that is more deeply divided going into the convention always loses the general election.

By Lee Drutman
I was at the last contested Republican convention. Here’s what to expect at Trump’s.
Features

My first Republican National Convention was in 1952. This year, the party may finally fall apart.

By Tanya Melich