As far as Chicago’s storied protests go, the numbers outside the Democratic National Convention were unremarkable.
Police line up after a piece of fence was knocked down by protesters surrounding the United Center at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. – But organizers say they did something leaders inside didn’t: Makepreparing
While activists backing numerous progressive causes came to Chicago, they united on a pro-Palestinian, anti-war message.Most of the large protests were relatively peaceful, but there were dozens of arrests after one group broke part of theChicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, who was highly visible at all of the major protests, said law enforcement leadership and communication with protest organizers contributed to the calm around convention.
During one demonstration outside the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago — organized by a group that was not part of the main activist coalition — police far outnumbered the dozens of protesters. “I am excited to see what she does for healthcare. I am worried about her policy regarding Palestine and Gaza,” said pharmacist Fedaa Balouta, who is Palestinian. “Our vote matters.”
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