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In this 1967 photo, black athletes gather for a meeting to hear Ali's view on rejecting Army induction. The photo shows: (front row) Bill Russell; Ali; Jim Brown and Lew Alcindor. Back row (left to right): Carl Stokes (Democratic state representative), Wa

In Political Activism, Ali Pulled No Punches — And Paid A Heavy Price

12:35pm June 10, 2016

by Don Gonyea

It's common today for athletes to carry the banner of some sort of political protest. But it wasn't so easy for Ali, who was banned from boxing for opposing the Vietnam War.

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive favorite, is set to endorse Hillary Clinton for president Thursday evening on MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show."

Elizabeth Warren Backs Hillary Clinton

9:30pm June 09, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The progressive hero is the latest Democrat to fall in line behind Clinton after she clinched the requisite number of delegates earlier this week over rival Bernie Sanders.

Hillary Clinton Fights To Win Over Her Own Demographic: White Women

6:43pm June 09, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Hillary Clinton is winning women voters this primary season, but that's mainly because of overwhelming support from women of color. As her campaign moves to the general election, NPR explores whether she can win over an increasing share of white female voters.

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Hillary Clinton smiles at the crowd at the start of her remarks during a primary night rally Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hillary Clinton Speaks To NPR About President Obama's Endorsement

5:52pm June 09, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Clinton said she is looking forward to working with Bernie Sanders "during the campaign and then after the inauguration," as the rivals figure out how to unify.

Gupta at her office at the Department of Justice earlier this year.

For Civil Rights Chief, Fighting For The Outsider Is Deeply Personal

5:13pm June 09, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

"History doesn't reward timidity," Vanita Gupta, who runs the Justice Department's civil rights unit, said recently. She's at the center of fights over transgender rights and police accountability.

Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton After Meeting With Bernie Sanders

4:27pm June 09, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Sen. Bernie Sanders met with President Obama Thursday to discuss how the Democratic Party should move ahead after the primary season. Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton shortly after their meeting.

Early Voting Lawsuits Center On Key Swing State Of Ohio

4:27pm June 09, 2016

by M.L. Schultze

The fight over who gets to vote when is heating up in Ohio, which has become the epicenter of legal fights over voter access.

Politics & Government

4 Questions About Donald Trump's Potential Conflicts Of Interest If He's Elected

3:57pm June 09, 2016

by Peter Overby

Most presidents have tried to avoid conflicts by putting their investments in a blind trust. That only works for paper wealth, but Donald Trump wouldn't be like past presidents.

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President Obama, seen in 2011, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton 'Thrilled' To Have President Obama's Endorsement

3:51pm June 09, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

After the bitter primary battle between Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the party seeks to unify ahead of the general election.

(Left) Obama answers a question as Clinton watches during the first debate of the 2008 presidential campaign on April 26, 2007, in Orangeburg, S.C. (Right) Obama and Clinton participate in a debate in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2008.

Bitter Rivals To Allies: How President Obama Evolved On Hillary Clinton

3:36pm June 09, 2016

by Scott Horsley

In 2008, Barack Obama found Clinton barely "likeable enough" but needed her support after he secured the Democratic nomination. Now, she's getting the president's endorsement.