For the week on September 3, the DNC gathering in Charlotte will overtake news reporting and opinion gathering, and Communities is there to bring our own unique, untethered perspective to the fray.
The Democratic Convention is in the books, and now it is time to grade the speeches. Published 12:15 p.m. September 10, 2012 - Comments
There were important things happening in Charlotte at the DNC, but that did not mean there were not some lighter touches as well. Published 2:42 p.m. September 8, 2012 - Comments
Charlotte couldn't wait for the DNC so it could showcase the city. Now the question is whether or not it succeeded and the impressions it left to the world. Published 9:21 a.m. September 7, 2012 - Comments
The DNC came to an end with rousing speeches by Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Now the task of getting re-elected begins, but for the moment, Democrats are optimistic. Published 2:35 a.m. September 7, 2012 - Comments
Vice President Joe Biden gave a solid, heartfelt speech. President Obama delivered platitudes and class warfare without solutions. Published 12:04 a.m. September 7, 2012 - Comments
For most of the day, the speakers and when they were speaking was kept under wraps, as though it were top secret information. Published 5:21 p.m. September 6, 2012 - Comments
Last night of the DNC 2012 Convention features President Obama making his acceptance speech for a second term. Published 1:49 p.m. September 6, 2012 - Comments
The long awaited DNC convention in Charlotte changed the city dramatically. Much of what took place throughout the week was unconventional. Published 9:14 a.m. September 6, 2012 - Comments
Obama needs to do what Mitt Romney failed to do and which Obama has not done yet: explain his plan for the next four years. Published 8:46 a.m. September 6, 2012 - Comments
Democrats could hardly wait to hear Bill Clinton speak at the DNC. He gave them the charge they wanted and they savored every minute. Published 1:21 a.m. September 6, 2012 - Comments
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