Protests erupted in Chicago on Sunday, the day before the Democratic National Convention was set to officially begin and nominate Kamala Harris as the party’s candidate. Demonstrators, under heavy police watch, voiced their opposition to issues such as racism, climate change, and border security, while some dubbed the nominee “Killer Kamala.” The protest, organized by Bodies March an advocacy group focused on abortion rights and Palestinian issues began at N. Michigan and Wacker Drive and moved south to E. 9th Street.
Protesters, waving Pride flags, chanted slogans like “racist, sexist, anti-gay, Christian fascists go away,” while being closely monitored by police. The Bodies March group issued demands calling for federal action to expand abortion access, support for families, and protection of trans and queer rights. They also called for an end to U.S. arms exports to Israel and a ceasefire in Palestine, advocating for the freedom and dignity of all Palestinians.
Chants like “Long live the intifada!” and “Out of your house, out of your home, we’ll bring the war home” were heard among the protesters. The far-left wing of the Democratic Party has been increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with the Biden-Harris administration’s policies regarding Israel, especially