Who counts as American?

Puerto Ricans from across the country march near Philadelphia's city hall during the Democratic National Convention, July 25, 2016.

What it means to be 'American' is different for Puerto Ricans

Outside Philadelphia's city hall, Puerto Rican activists gathered the first day of the Democratic National Convention to protest for attention from the mainland.

What it means to be 'American' is different for Puerto Ricans
Bernie Sanders fans show their support during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.

‘Bernie or Bust’ is a risk many Americans with undocumented relatives can’t take

‘Bernie or Bust’ is a risk many Americans with undocumented relatives can’t take
Chief Arvol Looking Horse, spiritual leader of the Sioux Nation, leads his people to peacefully pray near a law enforcement barricade just outside of a Dakota Access pipeline construction site north of Cannon Ball, North Dakota, on Oct. 29, 2016.

#NoDAPL has momentum, but will it drive Native Americans to vote?

#NoDAPL has momentum, but will it drive Native Americans to vote?
Samoa-based US Army reservists brush up on their combat skills during weapons qualification.

Millions of Americans can't vote for president because of where they live

Millions of Americans can't vote for president because of where they live
American flag fight

What is an American? People at the political conventions weigh in.

What is an American? People at the political conventions weigh in.
Chris Christie RNC

We asked Chris Christie what it means to be an American. Here's what he said.

The former presidential hopeful had just led a scathing mock trial of Hillary Clinton at the RNC. We stopped him on his way out of the convention hall.

We asked Chris Christie what it means to be an American. Here's what he said.
Cleveland Indians flags on display at a downtown Cleveland sports bar near the Republican National Convention.

The RNC is right next to the Indians’ field in Cleveland. But Native American issues aren't getting attention.

Native American activists have been fighting to change the name of the Cleveland baseball team since the '70s.

The RNC is right next to the Indians’ field in Cleveland. But Native American issues aren't getting attention.