It's the season of speeches. Every four years, Americans are treated to oratory by speakers of both parties who address their national party conventions. The purpose of such oratory is less to ...

The convention speech is a milestone in every campaign, a moment when the candidate is guaranteed to be heard by millions of Americans. The better nomination speeches are also remembered, and the best ...

I’m a fan of great speeches. Whether real or fictional, great speeches have the capacity for informing and identifying. A good speech causes words to go beyond being mere words. They become a clarion ...

If you’ve been charged with saying a few words about the newlyweds, here are some tips to help ease your anxiety and inspire you to speak from the heart. By Dina Gachman Massive parties with 10-piece ...

Alan Brownstein, professor of constitutional law at the School of Law, speaks at the Dialogue and Discernment forum. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis) The United States has the strongest protections for free ...

A father of the bride has got people reaching for the tissues after delivering a highly emotional speech at his daughter's wedding. Good speeches can elevate a wedding from a happy occasion to a ...