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BY RACHEL GREENBERG | The virtual Democratic National Convention came to a close last night after four days of speeches from Democratic leaders like Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton. On Monday, President Donald Trump is scheduled to accept the Republican party’s presidential nomination. 

BY JESSICA HUSEMAN | In such a highly polarized political climate, the bureaucrats who ensure the machinery of democracy runs smoothly are facing attacks from all sides. More than 20 have resigned or retired since March, thinning their ranks at a time when they are needed most.

BY MARTHA BURK | A new installment of “What’s at Stake,” a bi-weekly series from Ms. Money Editor Martha Burk, dives into Title IX. Despite its success, Title IX has remained under constant attack, with rules and enforcement depending on which party controls the government.