The Democratic National Convention is putting Chicago in the spotlight and protesters are using the viability to their advantage.
One of the largest demonstrations expected this week is the Coalition to March on the DNC, which is scheduled to step off outside the United Center around noon Monday. Ahead of that, The United States Palestinian Community Network will be hosting a demonstration at 9 a.m. in the same area near Union Park. The group will gather at 8 a.m. Made up of over 200 organizations, the Coalition to March on the DNC includes the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, the U.S.
The coalition is calling for:There has been a months-long battle in court over the route of the march, which activists claim is too short for the tens of thousands of participants they expect to participate.The coalition challenged the City of Chicago's 1.1-mile march route, calling for it to be extended farther west and closer to the United Center with a total length of 2.3 miles.
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