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Barack and Michelle Obama delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump at the DNC. They endorsed Kamala Harris’ election as a repudiation of his rage and resentment-filled politics.
Aug. 21, 2024
Politics
Though Obama was initially noncommittal after Biden said he would not seek reelection, the Obamas’ nod is unsurprising given their long relationship with Harris.
July 26, 2024
At the Democratic National Convention, the joke’s on Donald Trump.
Former President Obama, speaking tonight at the DNC, presented Vice President Kamala Harris as a new agent of change agent against Republican fear and mistrust.
Aug. 20, 2024
Former First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night, delivering a fiery speech condemning Donald Trump for his lies.
Opinion
Kamala Harris could break a monumental barrier. But that’s far less important than her potential to take the Democrats across the finish line.
July 30, 2024
Awards
Before ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ set the bar high for divisive episodes. David Nutter discusses the Emmy-winning ‘Mother’s Mercy,’ which ended with Jon Snow’s death.
July 29, 2024
World & Nation
Former President Obama is in a vexing position as his old running mate Joe Biden negotiates a sensitive political moments for the Democratic Party.
July 20, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Michelle Obama has shown no interest in presidential politics. But if our democracy needs saving, we need her on the ticket with Kamala Harris.
July 23, 2024
Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama, has died at age 86. She moved into the White House with President Obama’s family in 2009.
May 31, 2024