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WATCH: Masked anti-Israel protester disrupts delegate party on eve of DNC in Chicago
A lone, masked anti-Israel protester disrupted the Democratic National Convention welcome party on stage at Navy Pier in Chicago on Sunday night, video posted to social media shows.
“You are funding a genocide,” the protester said after storming the stage and grabbing a microphone. “The Harris-Biden administration keeps sending money to Israel.”
As the protester was being dragged offstage, others could be heard chanting, “Free, Free Palestine.”
The video, posted to Instagram by anti-Israel group @directactions4palestine, has text calling it a “disruption” and that “Gaza will be heard.”
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Protests against Israel erupted Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with demonstrators disrupting a delegate event and warning of intensified actions throughout the week. (Instagram/ @directactions4palestine)
The Instagram profile includes a link to a cloud-based messaging service named Telegram, with a thread called “Shutdown the DNC.”
It is not the only protest that has happened, and more are expected.
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The March For Bodies Against Unjust Laws proceeds along Michigan Ave to Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, on Aug. 18, 2024. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Monday afternoon, the Coalition to March on the DNC began a march against the Israel-Hamas war from Chicago’s Union Park.
At least five additional publicly announced rallies are set to take place up to the convention’s final ceremonies on Thursday, FOX 32 Chicago reports.
The March For Bodies Against Unjust Laws drew hundreds of protesters who marched more than a mile down Michigan Ave. to Grant Park. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Early Monday, the United States Palestinian Community Network hosted a demonstration in Union Park, according to FOX 32. The TV station also noted that protesters gathered downtown on Sunday to voice demands for LGBTQ and abortion rights.
“People in the city of Chicago shouldn’t be afraid,” Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling said during a Monday afternoon presentation before the City Club of Chicago, according to FOX 32. “You should not be afraid to go about your day and do what you normally do. Will there be disruptions in traffic? Yes. So you’re going to see a lot more traffic. But you’re also going to see a lot more officers. High visibility of officers, bike patrol, you’re going to see all of those things out there.”
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The Detroit People Mover is back up and running after being closed for the past two months for repairs following storm damage.
According to the Detroit Transportation Corporation, the People Mover reopened to the public at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
High winds on March 13 forced the People Mover to undergo a series of repairs, including undercarriage sheet metal removal, track cable communications and switch mechanisms.
Over the last 16 days, People Mover cars have been out for tests ahead of the reopening.
“Rider safety is always at the heart of what we do, and it is our responsibility as a public transit provider,” DTE CEO Melia Howard said in a statement. “The time was a necessary requirement to restore key, operational components and is an investment in the continued reliability of the system. We take pride in the role that the People Mover plays for residents, workers and visitors, and we look forward to being the go-to public transportation for both daily rides and special events which bring everyone together.”
MILWAUKEE – This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week and, as many teachers are honored throughout the week, one local educator is in the running for one of the nation’s top honors.
America’s Favorite Teacher
What we know:
Tina Gleason, a teacher at Golda Meir School in Milwaukee, is in the running to become “America’s Favorite Teacher” and needs the support of the community to earn the title.
Gleason is going up against thousands of teachers nationwide. But each week, that list narrows down.
This week wraps up the quarterfinals – where Gleason will rely on public vote to move on.
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Gleason has been teaching for 31 years. Almost half those years have been catered to STEM and sustainability education.
“I think it’s just an honor to be recognized,” said Tina Gleason. “I’m just excited to be in the running at all, I had no idea I’d make it to the quarterfinals.”
How to vote
What you can do:
Voting for the quarterfinals ends on May 7 at 9 a.m. A single vote is free – while a larger quantity requires a donation to The Planetary Society.
Help Tina Gleason become America’s Favorite Teacher by casting your vote here.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by America’s Favorite Teacher.
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