Michelle Obama is done being polite

And Rachel Maddow and team react to the rousing, jubilant DNC roll call [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Michelle Obama understands the stakes in November. And she's done pulling punches.]( By]( Nayyera Haq The woman who so many people wanted to draft to run for president — the author and speaker who enchanted a whole generation of women and helped us understand where we belong in modern society — [began her speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention]( talking about feelings. [Former]([f]([irst]([l]([ady Michelle Obama]( spoke of the magical feeling in the air, the power of grief and the sense that as a country we can be better than what we have been. Michelle talked us through the national trauma we experienced under [former President Donald Trump]( — “the dimming of our light” and how Trump’s continued pursuit of power gives a “palpable sense of dread about our future.” And then she reminded us that hope is still alive. This is a preview of Nayyera Haq's latest article. [Read the full column here.]( DNC HIGHLIGHTS [Alternate text] ['Yes, she can': Obama invokes familiar slogan in support of Harris during DNC remarks]( [WATCH NOW]( Michelle Obama proclaims 'Kamala Harris is more than ready for this moment' at DNC]( [WATCH NOW]( [Harris addresses DNC from campaign rally in Milwaukee]( [WATCH NOW]( ['She's ready to lead': Second gentleman Doug Emhoff praises Harris in DNC speech]( [WATCH NOW]( TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [CHLOÉ CALDWELL]( [Why this photo of Kamala Harris and Ella Emhoff gives me so much hope]( In the eyes of the First Daughter of Bushwick, Kamala Harris isn't some lesser, 'other' mom. She's just Momala. [Read more.]( [MICHAEL A. COHEN]( [One of Biden's most remarkable achievements is hidden in the DNC's speaker list]( There's a striking sense of unity at the party's convention that goes well beyond antipathy toward Trump. [Read more.]( [SEN. TAMMY {NAME}]( [The 2024 election will come down to Wisconsin. And here's my proof.]( Time and again, my home state has determined the political fortune of our country. [Read more.]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Could Taylor Swift sue Trump over his social media post?]( One legal issue the episode raises is the so-called right of publicity, which protects people’s identities against exploitation. [Read more.](     MORE VIDEOS [Alternate text] [RACHEL MADDOW]( ['Perfectly delivered': Rachel Maddow reacts to Michelle Obama's 'stunning speech' at the DNC]( [WATCH NOW]( [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( ['Behind the scenes, Donald Trump mocks his supporters': Former aide spills on past boss]( [WATCH NOW]( [RACHEL MADDOW]( [Rachel Maddow and team react to the rousing, jubilant DNC roll call]( [WATCH NOW]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( '[It was deeply disturbing': Jacob Soboroff contrasts the RNC with the DNC]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text] With the 2024 election season in full force, get expert analysis on the presidential race sent straight to your inbox. Sign up for the "How to Win 2024" newsletter [here](.   On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend “MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024,” our premiere fan event in Brooklyn, New York. This first of its kind in-person, interactive experience will offer inside perspectives from some of your favorite hosts and experts as we approach a historic election and a pivotal moment in our democracy. Buy your tickets today: [(   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)