Pro-Palestinian protests set to embroil Chicago Democratic National Convention

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Several pro-Palestinian protests are planned during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month, threatening to create a scene comparable to the 1968 Democratic convention that was embroiled in anti-Vietnam War demonstrations in the same city.

Leading into the convention, set for Aug. 19-22, Democrats have experienced infighting over whether to keep President Joe Biden on the ticket. Following a disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump, some lawmakers, donors, and other prominent Democrats have been questioning Biden’s ability to win.

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