Politics & Government

Jill Stein nabbed the Green Party nomination for her second presidential bid on Saturday, after running in 2012. She hopes the wave Sanders supporters will help make her a viable third-party challenger.

Politics & Government

Jill Stein Wins Green Party Nomination, Courting Disaffected Sanders Supporters

10:52am August 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Green Party officially nominated Jill Stein and running mate Ajamu Baraka on Saturday. With many Sanders supporters in attendance, Stein stressed she's long stood for ideas that fueled his rise.

The Week Ahead In Politics

9:14am August 07, 2016

It's been a rough week for Donald Trump's campaign — but his opponent, Hillary Clinton has had her stumbles as well. Ailsa Chang gets a rundown from NPR's Ron Elving.

Campaign Fundraising Is Close: How Will That Affect The Presidential Race?

9:14am August 07, 2016

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times political reporter Nick Confessore about the effect of money in the presidential campaigns.

Tech Companies Embrace Election Season

8:43am August 07, 2016

by Scott Detrow

More than ever before, U.S. elections are a business opportunity. Social media companies are capitalizing on attention spent on the candidates.

Questioning If An Election Will Be 'Rigged' Strikes At The Heart Of Democracy

7:59am August 07, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The stage appears to be set for many Americans to question the legitimacy of this year's election results. The consequences of that are unknowable and potentially dangerous.

Jill Stein Officially Takes Green Party Nomination

5:09pm August 06, 2016

The Green Party is holding its convention in Houston Saturday, the biggest in its history. Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein is hoping to attract disaffected supporters of Bernie Sanders.

A Pivotal For Week For Donald Trump

5:09pm August 06, 2016

The presidential race enters the sprint to the general election in November, but already Donald Trump's fortunes seem to be changing rapidly.

Muslim Voters' Attitudes Have Shifted 'Dramatically' In Past 15 Years

5:09pm August 06, 2016

Dalia Mogahed, director of research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, gives an overview of American Muslims' political positions both historically and during this election cycle.

Russian President Vladimir Putin enters the St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

How The Trump Campaign Weakened The Republican Platform On Aid To Ukraine

2:27pm August 06, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The changes to the GOP platform also highlight a rare instance where Trump agrees with President Obama's policy.

A supporter of Green Party candidate Jill Stein holds a doctored Bernie Sanders sign at a rally at City Hall in Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention last month.

Some Bernie Sanders Supporters Finding A New Home Within The Green Party

12:35pm August 06, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The former Democratic candidate may have been mentioned more than the Green Party's own presumptive nominee, Jill Stein, at the third party's convention this weekend in Houston.