Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

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No, this is not 1968

No, this is not 1968

The Gaza protests at the DNC, for all their noise and righteous fury, feel a bit… off.

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Aug 19, 2024
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The Windy City is blowing in more than just a breeze this week as Democrats converge on Chicago for their national convention; it’s the throngs of protesters storming the streets, waving Palestinian flags and demanding justice for Gaza.

There are countless comparisons to 1968, the last time the Democratic circus rolled into Chicago. Back t…

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