{"id":2325749,"date":"2024-08-16T15:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thousands-of-protesters-to-descend-on-chicago-for-dnc-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T15:57:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:57:40","slug":"thousands-of-protesters-to-descend-on-chicago-for-dnc-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thousands-of-protesters-to-descend-on-chicago-for-dnc-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands of protesters to descend on Chicago for DNC &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthousands-of-protesters-to-descend-on-chicago-for-dnc-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2325749&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Thousands of protesters are set to converge on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) starting Monday. Various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebooks-political-ad-ban-is-blocking-vaccine-information\/\" title=\"Facebook\u2019s Political Ad Ban Is Blocking Vaccine Information\">groups aim<\/a> to raise awareness on \u2062issues such as abortion access, U.S. support for Israel, poverty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-implodes-after-elon-musk-attacks-the-far-left\/\" title=\"AOC Implodes After Elon Musk Attacks The Far-Left\">housing crises<\/a>, and climate change, with estimates of 30,000 to 40,000 participants expected for the March on the DNC 2024. Notably, around 100 organizations focused on pro-Palestinian advocacy will participate, amid ongoing tensions surrounding\u200b the Gaza conflict. Activists have expressed frustration with the Biden administration&#8217;s military \u200bsupport for \u200dIsrael, despite Vice President\u200d Harris acknowledging the humanitarian crises affecting both Israelis and Palestinians. \u200cAdditionally, there have been disputes over protest permits and routes around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-shuts-down-elections-site-ahead-of-key-republican-deadline\/\" title=\"Virginia Shuts Down Elections Site Ahead of Key Republican Deadline\">convention site<\/a>, with a federal judge recently siding with the city\u2019s regulations aimed at ensuring safety and security.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Thousands of protesters to descend on Chicago for DNC<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1713747\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic National Convention\">Democratic National Convention<\/a> prepares to start on Monday in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chicago\">Chicago<\/a>, those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/protests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic National Convention\">protesting<\/a> a variety of different causes will also converge on the Windy City.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands will march close to the United Center, where the speeches for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DNC \">DNC <\/a>will take place in the evening, while others will rally nearby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>People will begin gathering as early as Sunday and will be raising their voices to bring attention to abortion access, opposition to America&rsquo;s support of Israel, policies they believe have exacerbated poverty and a housing crisis, climate change, and many other topics. Protest organizers expect between 30,000 and 40,000 to join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchondnc2024.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>March on the DNC 2024<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3119755\/anti-israel-network-planning-dnc-protest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>100 organizations<\/a> that plan to protest against Israel are expected to be in Chicago as the war in Gaza reaches 10 months. The groups expected to protest outside the DNC between Monday and Thursday include CODEPINK, the Palestinian Feminist Collective, Students for Justice in Palestine Chicago, American Muslims for Palestine Chicago, and other pro-Palestinian groups active across the United States, according to a new report by a watchdog group.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in the borough of Manhattan in New York outside of a presidential campaign fundraising event for Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris did not make an appearance at the event as the fundraiser was held by New York&rsquo;s Democratic officials. Following the fundraiser, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched to the afterparty event of the fundraiser and protested there as well. Demonstrators condemned the Israel Defense Forces for its military operations in Gaza. Protesters also criticized Harris and the Biden administration for supplying weapons to Israel. (Photo by Jimin Kim \/ SOPA Images \/ SIPA USA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Activists who have pressured the Biden administration for a ceasefire and an end to military aid said their calculus has not changed, even after Biden stepped aside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3100137\/harris-says-will-not-be-silent-gaza-suffering-meeting-netanyahu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>a meeting<\/a> with Israeli <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/benjamin-netanyahu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu<\/a> late last month, Harris acknowledged the suffering of both the Israeli and Palestinian people during a solo meeting and pledged not to &ldquo;look away in the face of these tragedies.&rdquo; The vice president has emphasized a more sympathetic tone toward the humanitarian situation in Gaza, but activists have kept pointing to her continued support of Israel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Harris represents the administration &mdash; she represents Biden. There is nothing that she has expressed independently that tells us she does not support the policies,&rdquo; said Hatem Abudayyeh, the national chairman of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network advocacy group.<\/p>\n<p>There has been a battle over permits to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-caught-again-improperly-using-spy-powers-this-time-on-us-senator-and-other-officials\/\" title=\"FBI once more misuses spy powers, targets US Senator and officials.\">protest surrounding<\/a> the convention, with some groups filing for permits to demonstrate last year. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson&rsquo;s administration denied requests from groups to set up stages and sound systems for rallies in parks near the United Center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Organizers for the marches have attempted to change the path allotted, fighting for a longer and wider path to the convention center. However, U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2024\/08\/13\/federal-judge-refuses-to-grant-changes-to-dnc-protest-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>ruled <\/a>this week she will not force the city to change the protest route, writing the city has a &ldquo;significant interest&rdquo; in controlling the crowds for security and safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is the timeline of protests planned for each day, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/chicago.suntimes.com\/2024-democratic-national-convention\/2024\/08\/16\/democratic-national-convention-chicago-protests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>reporting<\/a> from the<em> Chicago Sun-Times:<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunday, Aug. 18<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Group: Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Time: 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Activity: march&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group: Poor People&rsquo;s Army<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Activity: rally<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monday, Aug. 19<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Group: Coalition to March on the DNC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: noon<\/p>\n<p>Activity: rally \/ march<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group: Poor People&rsquo;s Army<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Activity: march<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group: Illinois Policy Institute&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Activity: protest<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 21<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Group: Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Activity: rally \/ march<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thursday, Aug. 22<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Group: Coalition to March on the DNC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Activity: rally \/ march<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1713747\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1713747\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of demonstrators are set to gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) starting Monday. Various groups will converge on the city, with many planning to march near the United Center, where DNC speeches will occur later in the evening. People are expected to start assembling as early as Sunday, voicing their concerns on issues such as abortion access, U.S. support for Israel, policies contributing to poverty and housing crises, climate change, and more. Organizers anticipate that between 30,000 and 40,000 participants will join the March on the DNC 2024 on Monday. Nearly 100 organizations opposing Israel&#8217;s actions are also expected in Chicago amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Among those protesting outside the DNC from Monday through Thursday are groups like CODEPINK and Students for Justice in Palestine Chicago. Recently, pro-Palestinian activists demonstrated outside a fundraising event for Vice President Kamala Harris in Manhattan while condemning Israeli military operations in Gaza and criticizing U.S. arms supplies to Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Activists continue to call for a ceasefire despite Biden&#8217;s recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he acknowledged suffering on both sides but maintained support for Israel\u2019s policies. There have been disputes over protest permits related to the convention; some requests were denied by Mayor Brandon Johnson\u2019s administration regarding stages and sound systems near rally locations.<\/p>\n<p>A federal judge ruled this week against changing protest routes requested by organizers due to safety concerns from city officials. The following is a schedule of planned protests:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Sunday**:<br \/>\n   &#8211; Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws at 5 p.m.<br \/>\n   &#8211; Poor People\u2019s Army at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Monday**:<br \/>\n   &#8211; Coalition to March on the DNC at noon<br \/>\n   &#8211; Poor People\u2019s Army at 4 p.m.<br \/>\n   &#8211; Illinois Policy Institute at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Wednesday**:<br \/>\n   &#8211; Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Thursday**:<br \/>\n   &#8211; Coalition to March on the DNC at 5 p.m<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2325750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Protests-Palestinian-2024-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[4387,7705,3970],"class_list":["post-2325749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-chicago","tag-dnc","tag-protests"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Protests-Palestinian-2024-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2325749"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325749\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2325750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2325749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2325749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2325749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}