Politics
Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention. New York and Atlanta had also been considered.
April 11, 2023
At the first convention after 9/11, the platform and tone stress security and military issues.
July 24, 2004
Television
The first night of the Democratic National Convention read as a telethon for a country in crisis. It was more true to the moment than balloons and confetti.
Aug. 17, 2020
Top of the Ticket
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April 6, 2010
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for states to pass national gun control measures remains a long shot but has boosted his political profile in the U.S. culture wars between Democrats and Republicans.
Sept. 14, 2023
The DNC’s second night, on Tuesday, featured speeches by Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
Aug. 18, 2020
June 26, 2009
On a night when Kamala Harris accepted the nomination to be vice president, former President Obama delivered his harshest attack in years against President Trump.
Aug. 19, 2020
Dec. 30, 2009
Joe Biden accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president on the final night of the four-night, all-virtual DNC
Aug. 20, 2020