DNC in Philly puts spotlight on city’s pressing issues
"Many parts of the city are still reeling from the loss of hundreds of thousands of factory jobs."
Defying high court, Va. Gov. McAuliffe moves to restore ex-felons’ voting rights
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the governor's restoration of voting rights for ex-felons. But McAuliffe has a back-up plan.
Sanders says, “Our revolution continues; support Hillary Clinton”
"We have begun a political revolution to transform America and that revolution - our revolution - continues," said Sanders, to prolonged, thunderous applause.
Hispanic Caucus cheers calls to dump Trump
"This is the most critical election in American history; we have five million families who long to come out from the shadows."
This week in history: The SS Andrea Doria sinks off Nantucket
Unanswered questions about the tragedy, and questions of cause and blame, have haunted survivors and investigators for 60 years.
Landslide in November?
"Winning in a landslide" is needed now more than ever; don't count out the American people in seeing with new eyes, and what's at stake in November.
Democratic Party Labor Council: Unite, fight for voters’ rights
"We must see ourselves and our unions as the labor component of a much bigger progressive coalition."
Labor leader: DNC adopts most pro-worker platform since FDR
"Anyone who wants our support must bring forth a bold commitment to a pro-worker agenda," Richard Trumka said. "Hillary Clinton answered the call."
Rolling out the Clinton-Kaine ticket
Kaine pushed the political envelope of Virginia, an erstwhile red southern state, in a progressive direction - and won; everyone agrees he's a sincere, nice guy.
Sanders to supporters: Work for Hillary Clinton
"Trump is a bully and a demagogue," Sanders said; "Trump has made bigotry and hatred the cornerstone of his campaign."
