Republican Convention

The Last Hurrah of the "Silent Majority"?

Richard Nixon found electoral victory by appealing to the racial, economic, and moral anxieties of white Americans—a strategy Trump is seemingly trying to replicate. But will it work?

By Michael Javen Fortner

Time to Rethink Motherhood Politics?

Motherhood politics has featured prominently at both party conventions. But is it actually doing more harm than good for women, and for feminism?

By Rebecca Heilweil

Could Better History Classes Have Stopped Trump?

Are Americans being forced to confront the history of World War II? And, if not, is this partly to blame for the widespread acceptance of Trump's rhetoric?

By Rebecca Heilweil

What’s the Purpose of an Acceptance Speech?

It can mobilize a majority, or forge one—or diminish one. Which path will Trump choose?

By William Galston