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Thousands march in protest ahead of Democratic convention in Chicago (AP Video / Aug. 18, 2024)

By Sophia Tareen The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic injustice and the war in Gaza.

While Vice President Kamala Harris has energized crowds of supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same.

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