Thousands march in protest ahead of Democratic convention in Chicago (AP Video / Aug. 18, 2024)
Thousands march in protest ahead of Democratic convention in Chicago (AP Video / Aug. 18, 2024)
The Windy City is the most popular city in hosting political conventions in the US. While the two most recent conventions in 1996 and 1968 were historical, one expert believes there were conventions before then that could draw parallels to this year’s DNC. (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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