Election 2016

July 27, 2016

But others don't think a President Trump would be any worse for undocumented people in the United States than "deporter-in-chief" Obama has been.

Election 2016

Could a President Clinton create a 'critical mass' of female world leaders?

The World

July 26, 2016

If elected in November, Clinton would join German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May at the helm of some of the world's largest economies.

Global Politics

In Nigeria, 'it's unanimous' — Michelle Obama for POTUS

The World

July 26, 2016

Today in Lagos, this Nigerian's Twitter feed is full of tweets about America's first lady.

Economics

What is the TPP and why are both parties so angry about it?

The World

July 26, 2016

At the Democratic National Convention, many in the crowd have chanted "No TPP!" That's no to the 12-member Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trading bloc that President Barack Obama supports, but Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton all oppose, at least on some level.

Global Politics

Politics makes her uncomfortable. But Michelle Obama was political long before Monday night.

The Takeaway

July 26, 2016

When Michelle Obama addressed the opening night of the Democratic convention, she darn near brought down the house. But politics don't come naturally to the first lady.

Election 2016

Three essential takeaways from Michelle Obama's DNC speech

GlobalPost

July 26, 2016

If you missed the first lady's speech on Monday night, here's why you should watch it now.

Election 2016

Clinton's night: The DNC in photos

The World

July 25, 2016

Updated

07/29/2016 - 12:00pm

Here are images from Philadelphia around the Democratic National Convention.

Election 2016

Here's what a Muslim couple in New Jersey made of Donald Trump's RNC speech

The World

July 23, 2016

A Muslim couple in Lodi, New Jersey, have been watching the Republican National Convention all week. Last night, they invited a reporter in to watch Trump give his acceptance speech.

Global Politics

Who's afraid of Donald Trump?

The World

July 22, 2016

Here's how one convention-watcher summed up the speech: "Fear. Fear the Mexicans. Fear the Muslims. Fear the Chinese. Fear crime."

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