Gaza was barely mentioned in the convention hall, but protesters centered Palestine as they took to Chicago’s streets.

As Vice President Kamala Harris received the presidential nomination at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), thousands of people marched near the convention demanding an end to U.S. arms shipments to Israel and the war on Gaza. The protesters, led by Palestinian and Jewish activists, represented a diverse coalition including anti-war veterans, climate justice activists, and labor organizers. Despite efforts by Democrats to keep the Palestine issue sidelined, the marchers made their voices heard, declaring Harris and President Joe Biden complicit in the genocide in Gaza. The protesters came from communities and movements that are often considered part of the Democratic coalition, warning that their votes could not be taken for granted unless the party takes concrete action to end the occupation and devastation in Palestine. Organizers estimate around 30,000 people demonstrated in Chicago over the course of the week, making Palestine impossible to ignore during the convention. The activists drew connections between the struggle for Palestinian liberation and the fight against racist violence and state repression in the U.S., challenging the Democratic Party’s complicity in both. The protests encountered a heavy police presence, with hundreds of riot police surrounding the march at all times. Despite the tension, the demonstration remained largely peaceful as the protesters demanded justice for Palestine. As Kamala Harris prepared to take the stage, the marchers continued their chants and songs, determined to keep the spotlight on the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza and the Democratic Party’s failure to address it.

  • Boddhisatva@lemmy.world
    14·
    4 months ago

    Meh, it’s rule three. You can say that OP’s ideas are idiotic, but you can’t say OP is an idiot. They are allowing discourse but not ad hominem attacks. It’s really a good thing for the level of discourse in a sub.

    • UnpopularCrow@lemmy.world
      93·
      4 months ago

      Fair enough. I didn’t call the OP an idiot, but suggested that if they believe not voting will help the Palestinians they were an idiot. But I’ll refrain in the future.

      • Socialist Mormon Satanist@lemmy.world
        310·
        4 months ago

        You also accused OP of being a troll. Which is also not allowed.

        Just because someone doesn’t agree with you, even if they have a history of that, doesn’t make them a troll.

        It means they have different opinions than you. And that’s ok. You don’t have to get personal and accuse people of stuff though.

        • UnpopularCrow@lemmy.world
          51·
          4 months ago

          My comment wasn’t based on our differing opinions, but rather the OP’s post/comment history. However name calling isn’t cool and as I said in a reply a few hours back, I’ll refrain from that in the future.

          • Socialist Mormon Satanist@lemmy.world
            310·
            4 months ago

            I respect you for giving me this update, thank you!

            I get called names on here daily, and people look up my post/comment history as well, so I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end. Many times, it really is just a person with different opinions and viewpoints instead of a troll.

            We’re all gonna make it, friend.

            • UnpopularCrow@lemmy.world
              31·
              4 months ago

              Appreciate it. I got called out for being disrespectful. I was and I will improve. That’s my goal as a human.

              • Socialist Mormon Satanist@lemmy.world
                210·
                4 months ago

                I was and I will improve. That’s my goal as a human.

                Mine as well! And if enough of us stay on this journey, we can inspire others to do the same.

                And we can keep this place from becoming like Reddit! (shudder)

      • Verdant Banana@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        412·
        4 months ago

        We can see your comment/post history. It is clear that you are either a Russian/Chinese/North Korean/MAGA troll attempting election interference or an idiot who thinks not voting is the solution to all of America’s problems. The argument that not voting will somehow help the Palestinians is mind numbing at best and horrifying at worst. Trump will green light the total destruction on Gaza. I also failed to see anything here about Trump’s phone call preventing a ceasefire. He will pull funding from Ukraine, who also needs help in their struggle against genocide as well. Is it worth the paycheck to spread this bullshit? Or are you really that ignorant? by

        @UnpopularCrow

        you called me a Russian/Chinese/North Korean/MAGA troll

        you labeled me just like cops like to do without having any facts that was why you were banned

        you are the one playing out the narrative the elites want the one that divides citizens but bitching and lying about your actions when you are called out just like both parties do especially Trump

        • Eldritch@lemmy.worldEnglish
          71·
          4 months ago

          People are wired to look for patterns in randomness and meaning in irrationality. Something considering the irrationality of your post at the very very very very bottom of all the other posts. Leaves you significantly unqualified to really complain about this.

          That said I believe that you are genuine. For all the good that means. In this day and age of generative ai. If paid opposition was ever really that widespread. It isn’t today. And while you aren’t a magat either. You’d never acknowledge just how much like them you were behaving. I genuinely believe that you’re probably a decent person as are most magats. I just wish I could believe that either group might wake up and understand how counterproductive their behavior is. Often hurting the very thing they advocate for. And start to question who that sort of behavior actually helps. Because it isn’t either one of the issues either group obsesses over.