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More from Democratic National Convention 2016: news and updates

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This election isn’t just Democrat vs. Republican. It’s normal vs. abnormal.This election isn’t just Democrat vs. Republican. It’s normal vs. abnormal.
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There are some differences in politics that transcend ideology. This is one of them.

By Ezra Klein
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Clinton on Trump: “A man you can bait with a tweet” can’t be trusted “with nuclear weapons”Clinton on Trump: “A man you can bait with a tweet” can’t be trusted “with nuclear weapons”
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Wars, Clinton said, are started by “little men” moved by “fear and pride.”

By Andrew Prokop
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“I wasn’t expecting to burst into tears:” the surprisingly emotional experience of Clinton’s nomination“I wasn’t expecting to burst into tears:” the surprisingly emotional experience of Clinton’s nomination
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Clinton’s nomination sent to all women and girls: This belongs to you. This is yours too. You belong here.

By Sarah Kliff
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Hillary Clinton’s best argument for herself, in one paragraphHillary Clinton’s best argument for herself, in one paragraph
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“It’s not just a detail if it’s your kid, if it’s your family. It’s a big deal.”

By Zack Beauchamp
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Read Hillary Clinton’s full DNC acceptance speech: “We begin a new chapter tonight”Read Hillary Clinton’s full DNC acceptance speech: “We begin a new chapter tonight”
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Hillary Clinton accepts the nomination as the Democratic candidate for president on day four of the Democratic National Convention.

By Michelle Garcia
Yes, Hillary Clinton is part of a dynasty. That’s usually how glass ceilings get shattered.
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Don’t hold Bill against Hillary.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Chelsea Clinton DNC speech transcript 2016: My mother “never, ever forgets who she is fighting for.”Chelsea Clinton DNC speech transcript 2016: My mother “never, ever forgets who she is fighting for.”
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Clinton introduced her mother, the first woman to accept a presidential nomination in history.

By Katie Hicks
The DNC’s most powerful anti-Trump message came from the father of a fallen Muslim soldier
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“You have sacrificed nothing.”

By Libby Nelson
First Democrats borrowed Republicans’ rhetoric. Now they’re clapping for Ronald Reagan.
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It’s the latest way Donald Trump has made American politics weird.

By Libby Nelson
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Hillary Clinton’s DNC speech 2016: live stream, TV schedule, and how to watch onlineHillary Clinton’s DNC speech 2016: live stream, TV schedule, and how to watch online
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This will be a historic moment.

By Tara Golshan
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Watch live: the final night of Democratic National ConventionWatch live: the final night of Democratic National Convention
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Tonight is the night Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman presidential nominee of a major political party.

By Katie Hicks
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A top Democratic pollster says Hillary Clinton needs to show she feels our painA top Democratic pollster says Hillary Clinton needs to show she feels our pain
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How should Clinton talk about the progress of the economy under President Obama?

By Jeff Stein
Sarah McBride just became the first openly trans person to speak at a national convention
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One step forward for LGBTQ Americans.

By German Lopez
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Hillary Clinton is bad at speeches for the exact reasons she’d be a good presidentHillary Clinton is bad at speeches for the exact reasons she’d be a good president
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The real job is a lot of boring meetings and consensus-building.

By Matthew Yglesias
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This trucker makes the best argument for Bernie or BustThis trucker makes the best argument for Bernie or Bust
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An emotional, complex, and nuanced case for a movement caricatured as composed of impudent youth.

By Jeff Stein
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Trump once said Obama wasn’t authentically American. Last night, Obama returned the favor.Trump once said Obama wasn’t authentically American. Last night, Obama returned the favor.
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The president used his DNC speech to denounce Trump as lacking American values and threatening democracy.

By Andrew Prokop
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Colbert and Charlamagne Tha God: Clinton should make her own version of Beyoncé’s LemonadeColbert and Charlamagne Tha God: Clinton should make her own version of Beyoncé’s Lemonade
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“She should drop her own Lemonade,” Colbert said, considering the success of Beyoncé‘s album, which revolved around Jay Z’s infidelity.

By Tara Golshan
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SNL’s “Weekend Update” talked to Bernie-or-Busters. They found a lot of bearded white guys.SNL’s “Weekend Update” talked to Bernie-or-Busters. They found a lot of bearded white guys.
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When Weekend Update hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost went out among the Sanders supporters, they found a trend.

By Tara Golshan
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Watch: Stephen Colbert’s “The Word” is back again. Sort of.Watch: Stephen Colbert’s “The Word” is back again. Sort of.
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After sharing some heartbreaking news, Colbert cut to an unlikely correspondent for commentary.

By Caleb Lewis
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The Democrats’ not-so-secret closing argument: Hillary Clinton is Leslie KnopeThe Democrats’ not-so-secret closing argument: Hillary Clinton is Leslie Knope
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They’re trying to rebrand their candidate just as Parks and Recreation rebranded its main character.

By Emily St. James
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Democrats in Philly: money corrupts politicians, unless we’re the ones taking itDemocrats in Philly: money corrupts politicians, unless we’re the ones taking it
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The fingerprints of corporate cash are everywhere at the Democratic convention.

By Jeff Stein
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It’s Barack Obama’s party. Hillary Clinton just happens to be its nominee.It’s Barack Obama’s party. Hillary Clinton just happens to be its nominee.
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Winning in 2008 made a huge difference.

By Dylan Matthews