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The souls of young Muslim folk
Justin Jouvenal
What it's like to be America's new "problem" in the age of terror.
What’d you think of Michelle Obama’s speech?
Alex Koppelman
It's the big question of the night -- I think she gave a great speech, and did exactly what she needed to, but I'm interested in knowing how Salon's readers felt about it.
It’s Obama time!
Joan Walsh
Hillary Clinton released her delegates, and the party is coming together behind its new leader. Reasons to celebrate and reasons to worry in Denver.
Ted Kennedy to speak tonight?
Alex Koppelman
The ailing Senator is now widely expected to at least make an appearance as he's honored at the convention, and maybe even to address the crowd.
Is change “scary” or is change “hopeful”?
Walter Shapiro
As the Democratic convention opens, with a speech by Michelle Obama and an in-person appearance by Ted Kennedy, undecided voters wrestle with their feelings about change -- and the nominee.
Dean gavels in convention
Alex Koppelman
With a few short words from DNC chairman Howard Dean, the Democratic convention has now officially begun.
“It’s in your hands, Nancy”
Rebecca Traister
Antiwar protest group Code Pink stole the show from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who spoke in Denver on Monday.
Dems working on deal for roll-call vote
Alex Koppelman
The AP reports that the deal, as currently structured, would involve Hillary Clinton's getting some votes before Barack Obama is nominated by unanimous consent.
Obama cancels Sept. 11 fundraiser
Mike Madden
Barack Obama's aides realize raising money on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks might be a bad idea -- too bad they'd already sent out the invitations.
McCain ad features former Clinton delegate
Alex Koppelman
The spot highlights Debra Bartoshevich, a delegate who lost her convention slot after saying she'd vote for John McCain over Barack Obama.
AT&T thanks the Blue Dog Democrats with a lavish party
Glenn Greenwald
The nation's most influential faction in Congress meets with one of its most significant benefactors at the convention -- and forcibly bars the press and public from knowing what it's doing.
Blockbuster blackface
James Hannaham
"Tropic Thunder" inspired protest from disability activists. But why is no one complaining that Robert Downey Jr. is playing a black man?
Clinton, Obama camps reportedly still feuding
Alex Koppelman
A fight is said to be brewing between the former rivals -- it focuses, in part, on the content of Bill Clinton's convention speech.
Texas GOP uses Obama’s half brother for attack ad
Alex Koppelman
The spot references George Obama's poverty and asks, "If Obama cares so much about your family, why doesn't he take care of his own family first?"
If we must discuss plagiarism, let’s talk exorcism too
Joe Conason
Republicans and the press love revisiting Joe Biden's past, but everybody -- including the possible GOP vice-presidential candidates -- has one.
What’s up with black names, anyway?
David Zax
From Tayshaun to Rau'shee, Olympic athletes have been a reminder of distinctive African-American names. Before you poke fun, here's a history lesson.
Bateman: Rush Limbaugh on Barack Obama
Salon Staff
Actual audio: "You can't hit the girl" and more from Limbaugh on the presidential candidate.
Report: Clinton will release her delegates Wednesday
Alex Koppelman
Hillary Clinton is reportedly expected to tell her pledged delegates they're free to vote for Barack Obama.
Republicans slink into Denver
Mike Madden
The GOP has set up a 24-hour rapid-response operation at the Democratic convention, complete with a fence and security guards.
Dems restore full voting rights for Florida and Michigan
Alex Koppelman
The party's credentials committee gives full votes to both states' delegations, which had been punished for holding early primaries.
Hillary volleys
Thomas Schaller
Clinton fires back at a John McCain ad invoking her words and images, and Joe Biden issues a video call to action.
Joe Biden and the political establishment’s overriding goal
Glenn Greenwald
The Washington Post editorial page celebrates Biden's selection as "a heartening recognition that time in Washington can be useful." Is it right?
Joe Biden steps up for Obama
Mike Madden
The energized vice-presidential candidate uses Saturday's rally to chain John McCain to George W. Bush and propel the Democratic ticket toward the convention.
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