Conventions 2016
The Atlantic's coverage of the Republican and Democratic nominations for the U.S. presidential election
A Party at War With Itself
Hillary Clinton is running as the candidate of continuity—but Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and most white Democrats think America is headed in the wrong direction.
Michelle Obama's Speech for the Ages
The First Lady took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention, and united a divided hall.
The Streets of Philadelphia Are Anti-Hillary
The majority of Democratic voters, however, are with her.
Bernie Sanders Supporters: ‘People Are Going to Protest’
A call from the Vermont senator urging support for Hillary Clinton was met with boos from delegates in Philadelphia.
Bernie Gives In to Hillary
The Vermont senator closed the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with a show of unity, but his supporters weren’t necessarily with him.
A 93-Year-Old Democratic Delegate Who Has Seen It All
This will be the Ruby Gilliam’s eighth national convention—and she says she has a few more left in her.
