'Free Palestine!': Thousands march through Chicago before DNC begins

Hours before the Democratic National Convention officially began on Monday, Aug. 19, thousands of people gathered in Chicago’s Union Park for a rally and march organized by the Coalition to March on the DNC. “Democratic Party leadership switching out their presidential nominee does not wash the blood of over 50,000 Palestinians off their hands,” the coalition’s website states. “It is a matter of historical urgency that all organizations who fight for the rights of working and oppressed people in the US join us in this demonstration to stand in solidarity with Palestine.” The Real News reports from the streets of Chicago, speaking with march organizers and attendees.

Interviewer: Mel Buer
Videography: Camero Granadino, David Hebden, Kayla Rivara, Maximillian Alvarez
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Audio Mastering: David Hebden

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[fortunadora]

The protests need to be taken inside the United convention center.

[MarcosAbrego-ns]

Never mind the rest of the people Mexicans, whites, blacks, Chinese, American indigenous our purpose
Is to pay not only through our taxes but with our lives

[zenbonsai]

Most americans r great People ❤but not the congress

[newtagwhodis]

Incredible journalism as always! Thank you so much for all you folks do :)

[petergiaschi]

The police presence is way, way over the top. "Freedom and

[malhanneera]

Why have marches, blocking roads, disturbing the peace of - Common public? Why not go to Gaza strip and show their support for Palestinian people, right there on- ground Zero ? 🙄

[linnetteklumpp]

One way ticket to Palestine, they need them all.

[SunsetCove-dnmw]

Kamala and Walz should start a freedom fund to help those poor protestors excersizing their 1st amendment rights

[rob]

They prepped for 25k protestors and only a few hundred showed up. Thought there’d be more being so close to Michigan.

[anthonymoreno]

They want to bring Islam to this nation

[lavendereucalyptus]

MintPress, excellent job covering the protest!
All walks of life In Solidarity!
🇵🇸✊🇵🇸✊🇵🇸

[joycemalimit]

Please wake up Vote for Presisdent Trump and Vice JD Vance for U.S.A.
Make American Great Again

[MBP-qb]

Thanks! Love freedom of speech. Show more voices! Democracy!

[jediredneck]

I don't understand why they're protesting here. Why don't they go to Palestine to help if they want to help?

[MarcosAbrego-ns]

I am American Indian not Palestinian in if they want to do something about anything go back and protest in your own country

[GrannyGirl]

And what are you going to do with these lands? Nobody stole your lands, you lost. Nobody is stopping you from success, you have your own reservations laws and rule.

[nomore]

There is no palestine. I wont even capitalize it.

[lawrencehoudelette]

From the river to the sea... the shipping channel must be free!!

palestine? these is a palestine? where?

[michaelgreen]

I agree that the NATIVE AMERICANS should be repaid for the theft put upon them !!!