Tag: Chicago City Council

Democrats Beg for Calm in Chicago Over Escalating Israel-Hamas Protests

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

CHICAGO — Chicago has long been held up by Democrats as a blend of diversity, progressive policies and a union stronghold, which made it a natural host city for the party’s 2024 presidential nominating convention. But escalating tensions over the war between Israel and Hamas are disrupting the city and dividing Democrats as they prepare to show unity in nominating the president to a second term next summer.

Israel-Hamas protests disrupt life in Democrats’ convention city

Previously:

Devastated father says Muslim son was trying to hug attacker who killed him over Israel-Hamas war

At Chicago City Council, Gabriel Miller asks ‘why don’t you condemn Israel for its war crimes?’

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

On October 13, 2023, the Chicago City Council held a meeting to vote on a “Resolution in Solidarity with Israel.” Gabriel Miller was one of the voices who spoke up against the double standard that is being held in favor of Israel and against Palestine.

In the end, Chicago City Council passed the pro-Israel resolution, despite the protests of people like Gabriel.

At Chicago City Council, Gabriel Miller asks ‘why don’t you condemn Israel for its war crimes?’