Mass. delegate Steve Driscoll, of Pembroke, cheers a speech by U.S. Rep. Barney Frank. (AP)

Speakers try to sell candidate as man's man In words and pictures, the man who last night accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination was presented through a tableaux of family and friends as a man of character and caring, good works and good fun, anything but the wonk that voters can't warm up to. Erstwhile scorn now forgotten TV ratings dip for Democrats, too

PROTESTS
Dissenters run out of apparent targets
The convention ended with a literal bang yesterday: drums beaten in protest and support of every issue imaginable. But now -- after the WTO in Seattle, after the IMF in Washington, after the RNC in Philadelphia, and the DNC in Los Angeles -- the protest movement finds itself without an acronym to attack.
Low-level protesters consigned to bullpen
Map, schedule of protests


'I stand here ... as my own man', By Michael Kranish and Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
A clear sense of challenge, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Democrats unload on foes, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 8/18/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Dissenters run out of apparent targets, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
Erstwhile scorn now forgotten, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
Excited delegates buck their orders, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
Low-level protesters consigned to bullpen, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
Memo to Al: Get hip on a label, By Derrick Z. Jackson, Globe Columnist, 8/18/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Remembering the turbulence, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 8/18/2000 -NEW
Speakers try to sell candidate as a man's man, By Mary Leonard and Cindy Rodriguez, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
Tamales no substitute for a place on podium, By Cindy Rodriguez, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
Traffic police irritate many, By Tina Cassidy and Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/18/2000 -NEW
The media's deal with the devil, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 8/18/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Party politics: It's potluck for the out-crowd, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
'Break down the barriers that remain', Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Meetings spark talk of future ticket, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Mutual cooperation eases arrests, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Some candidates bypass glitz and campaign at home, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Campaign Notebook: Cheney leaves oil firm with $33m stock package, By Globe Staff and Wires, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Democrats dance Tennessee two-step, By Mark Jurkowitz, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Bay State jockeying is underway, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Confidence evident after depression disclosure, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
In effort to stir sparks, some frustration, By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
His smile strained, senator looks ahead, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Defining moment for Gore, Globe editorial, 8/17/2000 -OPINION -NEW
High-minded Gore faces a challenge of the heart, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Lieberman pledges to tackle divisions, By Michael Kranish and Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Delegates upbeat despite polls, senator's claim of anxiety, By Will Lester, Associated Press, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Democrats talk the talk on radio row, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Text of Gore convention address, Assocaited Press, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Like GOP Democratic Convention audience continues to erode, Reuters, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Police protesters face off again outside Democratic convention, By Christine Hanley, Associated Press, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Scandal news is old news convention, Democrats say, By Ellen Wulfhorst, Reuters, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Tipper Gore celebrates the personal in husband's life, By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press, 8/17/2000 -NEW
Perfectly L.A., By Martin F. Nolan, 8/16/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Nobody does it like Bubba, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 8/16/2000 -OPINION -NEW
The souls of Republicans, By Derrick Z. Jackson, Globe Columnist, 8/16/2000 -OPINION -NEW
JFK's surviving child enters into spotlight, By Mary Leonard and Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 8/16/2000 -NEW
Police mobilize in full force in bid to keep peace, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/16/2000 -NEW
At Mich. stop, Clinton passes the torch, By Ann Scales and Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 8/16/2000 -NEW
Texas Democrats see denial as the only way, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/16/2000 -NEW
Earlier positions dog running mate, By Walter V. Robinson and Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 8/16/2000 -NEW
Democrats summon old ideals, By Jill Zuckman and Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/16/2000 -NEW
Gore prepares for big speech: 'We're the new guard', By Sandra Sobieraj, Associated Press, 8/16/2000 -NEW
Democrats criticize special-interest dollars, then party on their dime, By Holly Bailey, Center for Responsive Politics, 8/16/2000 -NEW
Lieberman uses humor to connect with voters, By Brigitte Greenberg, Associated Press, 8/16/2000 -NEW
LA dares Democrats to let their hair down, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/15/2000
Clinton trumpets record, says Gore deserves turn, By Michael Kranish and Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 8/15/2000
A thank-you speech and a call to arms, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 8/15/2000
Demonstrators, police officers clash, By Lynda Gorov and Cindy Rodriguez, Globe Staff, 8/15/2000
Campaign Notebook: Kerry soldiers on, Globe Staff, 8/15/2000
For gays, it's a far different convention scene, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 8/15/2000 -OPINION
VP choice offers a learning opportunity for Christians, By James Carroll, 8/15/2000 -OPINION
Dukakis' advice: Come out swinging, By Michael Dukakis, 8/15/2000 -OPINION
Can Gore connect?, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 8/15/2000 -OPINION
Returning to the Kennedy frontier, By David M. Shribman, 8/15/2000 -OPINION
Governor rebuts Democratic message, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 8/15/2000
PBS drawing viewers with a different sort of coverage, By Laure Meckler, Associated Press, 8/15/2000
Torch passed, president plans to 'kick back' a bit, By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press, 8/15/2000
L.A. convention a test run for Boston 2004, By John McElhenny, Associated Press, 8/15/2000
Gore: Don't let Republicans ruin economy, By Mike Glover, Associated Press, 8/15/2000
Mainly peaceful protests in downtown on convention's second day, By Anthony Breznican, Associated Press, 8/15/2000
A parade of Kennedys: Kathleen, Caroline, Robert, and Uncle Ted, By Mike Feinsilber, Associated Press, 8/15/2000
Hillary Clinton to make prime-time pitch, By Fred Kaplan, Globe Staff, 8/14/2000
Convention Notebook: Bush takes ranch respite as Democrats meet in LA, Globe Staff, 8/14/2000
Spotlight on Gore, Globe editorial, 8/14/2000 -OPINION
For Gore, goal is to emerge from Clinton's long shadow, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 8/14/2000
Dissent tolerated but quiet, party says, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/14/2000
Among those paying own way, some cringe at the expense, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 8/14/2000
Mastering the nitty-gritty of protesting, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/14/2000
Core concerns top agenda as convention opens today, By Jill Zuckman and Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 8/14/2000
In invocation, Cardinal asks Democratic delegates to fight abortion, Associated Press, 8/14/2000
It's a high-tech world at Democratic convention, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 8/14/2000
Democratic tribute honors Carter presidency, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 8/14/2000
Democratic platform highlights, Associated Press, 8/14/2000
Excerpts from Clinton convention address, Associated Press, 8/14/2000
To a new Kennedy generation, the torch is passed, By Mike Feinsilber, Associated Press, 8/14/2000
Groups with causes seek to divert partygoers' focus, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/13/2000
Clinton gets a late-presidential look at LA's glitz, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 8/13/2000
A shared task with many agendas, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 8/13/2000
Buchanan claims Reform nomination, says money is vital, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Text of Buchanan acceptance speech, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Democratic delegates mirror America racially, but far better educated, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Scattered protests greet Democratic Convention preparations, By Anthony Breznican, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Firms line up to sponsor Democrats, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Pace picks up in convention city, with Clintons in the spotlight, By David Espo, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Internet coverage: Reality doesn't match the hype, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Democratic fund raiser moved to new venue, By Erica Werner, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Corporations picking up tabs at L.A. galas, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 8/12/2000
Sanchez loses chance to speak, By Michelle Dearmond, Associated Press, 8/11/2000
LA, reborn daily, awaits Democrats, By Wil Haygood, Globe Staff, 8/11/2000
Congresswoman says Playboy fund-raiser could be moved, By Michelle DeArmond, Associated Press, 8/11/2000
Build on success, or take a U-turn to failure, Clinton to tell delegates, By Terence Hunt, Associated Press, 8/10/2000
City braces for crowds and protests at Democratic convention, By Anthony Breznican, Associated Press, 8/10/2000
Convention puts LAPD chief in spotlight after years of trouble, By Tom Verdin, Associated Press, 8/10/2000
L.A. -- a city that still hasn't figured out how to throw a party, By John Rogers, Associated Press, 8/9/2000
Cellucci plans to attend Democratic convention, By Michael Rezendes, Globe Staff, 8/8/2000
From the confession booth to the convention hall, By James Carroll, 8/8/2000 -OPINION
Harkening back to conventions with meaning, By Donald M. Murray, Globe Correspondent, 8/8/2000 -OPINION
Memphis's Ford tapped as keynoter, Los Angeles Times, 8/7/2000
Distrust simmers as police, activists brace for convention, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/7/2000
Vice president blasts Philadelphia 'pageantry', By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 8/5/2000
Glitz on Democrats' ticket, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 8/5/2000
Activists mull attention-getting actions, By Zlati Meyer, Globe Correspondent, 7/27/2000
May the lessons of Chicago '68 be on every Democrat's mind, By Robert A. Jordan, Globe Columnist, 7/23/2000 -OPINION
Corporations shower largesse on both parties, By John Solomon, Associated Press, 7/22/2000
Ruling puts L.A. protesters closer to Democratic convention, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 7/21/2000
Unlike broadcasters, cable TV networks eagerly await conventions, By David Bauder, Associated Press, 7/20/2000
Caroline, Ted Kennedy to address Democratic convention, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 7/19/2000
'Fun' and fervor used to teach protest strategy, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 7/17/2000
Team Gore getting jump, By David M. Shribman, Globe Columnist, 7/11/2000 -OPINION
Conventions face battle for audience, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 6/23/2000
Activists fear restrictions at LA convention, By Anthony Breznican, Associated Press, 6/22/2000