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President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

by Ron Kampeas August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
a crowd holds up Palestinian flags and anti-Israel signs
Posted inU.S.

DNC protest attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands

Robin Washington by Robin Washington August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
Rabbi Michael Beals holds hands up in the sign of the Priestly Blessing during the closing prayer of the first night of the Democratic Nation Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
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A rabbi, a pastor and a president walk into a convention: Scenes from the DNC’s first night

Jodi Rudoren by Jodi Rudoren August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
Biden speaks against a backdrop of "We love Joe" signs
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Biden calls to ‘end this war’ as DNC opens with almost no sparring over Israel and Gaza

by Ron Kampeas August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
Tye Gregory of JCRC speaking at the Here I Am: Press Conference Against Antisemitism and Hate in 2021. (Photo/Facebook)
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JCRC Bay Area expands into political organizing with new offshoot

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, chats with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at the Florida delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. (Ron Kampeas)
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Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

by Ron Kampeas August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Hatem Abudayyeh, a spokesman for the Coalition and U.S. Palestinian Community Network, speaks about plans for a march on the Democratic National Convention at Union Park, Chicago, Aug. 18, 2024. (Ron Kampeas)
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Where will the Gaza war be discussed at the DNC? Answers emerge, but major questions remain.

by Ron Kampeas August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
overhead shot of thousands of people marching through a street at night
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Kamala Harris, as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks teeter: ‘We’re not giving up’

Ben Sales by Ben Sales August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Workers construct a mural of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris outside of the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 16, 2024. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention

by Ron Kampeas August 16, 2024August 16, 2024
Artist Tomer Peretz works on an installation planned for a Hostages Square replica near the Democratic National Convention. (Michael Cannon)
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Tel Aviv’s ‘Hostage Square’ is coming to Chicago for the DNC — whether or not a pro-Israel march gets a permit

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

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