Donald Trump August 17, 2020 10:06 am Democratic National Convention Starts as Biden Edges Trump in Polls The Democratic National Convention kicks off tonight with a speech by former first lady Michelle Obama. Events are being held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. US & World Videos 24:42 @Issue: 20 years of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts 2:07 Same-sex marriage: Cambridge marks 20 years since the first in Mass. 2:22 Boston lawmakers consider relief fund for vandalized businesses 24:48 @Issue: Social equity and the cannabis commission 14:48 @Issue: A conversation with US Senate hopeful John Deaton