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By Ryan Hamann

Janan Najeeb of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine speaks at a rally in Milwaukee challenging Democratic Party policy on Palestine just days before the opening of the DNC.

Milwaukee, WI – Nearly 200 people marched through the streets of downtown Milwaukee on the afternoon of August 17, demanding an end to the genocide in Palestine and denouncing Democrats like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for facilitating Israel’s crimes.

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Getting ready for the march on the DNC in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Grand Rapids, MI – West Michigan residents gathered on Friday, August 16, to rally support for the upcoming March on the Democratic National Convention (DNC), set for August 19 in Chicago. The march, aimed at standing with Palestine and advancing the People’s Agenda, is expected to be a historic, family-friendly event.

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Crowd gathers around two leaders who stand near a microphone. The crowd has signs that say things like "we have a right to be here" and "we demand a permit now".

Chicago, IL – On the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, five days before the Democratic National Convention, the city of Chicago slapped organizers of the Coalition to March on the DNC with permits saying they can assemble in Union Park on the condition that they have no sound amplification, stages, tents, or port-a-potties. This effectively denies them the ability to hold a rally.

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Minneapolis, MN – On August 19, over 100 activists and community members from the Twin Cities will travel to Chicago to protest within sight and sound of the Democratic National Convention. Spearheaded by the MN Anti War Committee and the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice, protesters will join tens of thousands of people demanding substantive protections for immigrants, urgent interventions in the climate crisis, and an end to funding for the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine.

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About 20 people sit in an outdoor amphitheater while two people speak on microphones on a stage.

Jacksonville, FL – On Monday, July 29, around 75 attendees gathered at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park in Jacksonville for a vigil honoring the life of Sonya Massey.

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Atlanta protest slams Trump and Vance.

Atlanta, GA – On August 3, a coalition of local activists and community members gathered at Georgia State Convocation Center to protest a high-profile rally for former President Donald Trump and Republican Senator JD Vance.

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By Chandran Ramasamy

Dallas, TX – On Saturday, June 29, at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), the student organizations Rainbow Guard and Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) held a People’s Pride, a pride event hosted by queer people for queer people without corporations and cops. Spokespersons for these two student orgs condemned Dallas Pride for accepting corporate sponsors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

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Activist speaks on mic behind a table with photos of Sonya Massey, candles, and flowers.

Tampa, FL – On July 27, close to 100 members of the community came to a vigil remembering Sonya Massey. Sonya Massey was a Black woman murdered in her home by a police officer.

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Atlanta, GA – Dozens of community members gathered July 30 to protest Kamala Harris’ campaign event in Atlanta. The rally hosted by the Atlanta Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression demanded that Kamala Harris commit to ending U.S. aid to Israel.

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San Jose protest against Netanyahu's visit to the U.S.

San Jose, CA – A group of 50 protesters gathered at San Jose City Hall, July 24, to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. and his address to Congress. The protest demanded an end to U.S. government support for the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.

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