The Tablet news desk files daily dispatches from the convention
He’s a legitimate presidential contender who wrestles with real questions and inspires hope, in the face of well-organized and well-funded efforts to destroy him
The Democratic Party establishment is faced with a choice of nominating a socialist for president or sending their young shock troops out into the netherworld of third-party politics
‘I was struck by the fervent hatred many Sanders supporters maintained for Hillary Clinton.’
The GOP has already lost its soul to its most radical elements. Will the Dems, like Britain’s Labour, now do the same?
The flagship pro-Israel lobbying organization failed to stop Obama’s Iran Deal. It may lose even more influence under Trump.
The anti-bigotry watchdog drew the line when audio surfaced of Ellison claiming that U.S. foreign policy is ‘governed’ by Israeli interests. Its stance poses a test for the left and the organization itself.
The Wikileaks founder’s conspiracy theorizing was quickly picked up by a top Trump adviser, demonstrating the nexus between elements on the far-left and far-right
Why Khizr Khan’s DNC speech has been so devastating for Donald Trump
Unexpectedly—and with great relief—Chelsea and Ivanka were not sized up together based upon their appearances. But their speeches could not have felt more different.
In her acceptance speech, Hillary Clinton laid the foundation for a broad-based presidential coalition. But she also risked trying to be all things to all people, and coming across as lacking core convictions.
During Wednesday’s DNC, the Democrats systematically appropriated traditional GOP strengths, from religion to national security, that Donald Trump had jettisoned
It has never been easy, even with all the accolades, to be Paul Simon. A new album, ‘Stranger to Stranger,’ shows the popular bridge-builder is still crazy after 74 years.
The pin was a gift from officials at the National Jewish Democratic Council, who never expected him to wear it
The Kosher Grill at the Wells Fargo Arena has served over 1,000 convention attendees, including Jerry Springer and Bill de Blasio
Representing Democrats Abroad, the candidate’s older brother paid tribute to him and their parents
During her speech, the comedian called Bernie supporters ‘ridiculous.’ Her comment is emblematic of the rifts that exist within a Democratic Party that’s force-feeding a message of unity
The Vermont senator did everything in his power to unify the party behind its nominee—and against Donald Trump. Will it be enough?
