Note. This URGENT NEWS BLAST includes stories in part from the mainstream media (MSM) for now… When possible, we prioritize alternative sources.

democracynow.org (2024-08-19). DNC Kicks Off as Progressives and Uncommitted Delegates Demand Harris Take Action on Gaza Genocide

newarab.com (2024-08-19). Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicks off with hope, frustration over Israel's genocide on Gaza

business-standard.com (2024-08-19). Pro-Palestinian delegates to Chicago DNC to push for Israel arms embargo

truthout.org (2024-08-19). DNC Swarms With Police as Activists March for Palestine, Reproductive Rights

middleeasteye.net (2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins

azfamily.com (2024-08-19). LIVE UPDATES: Protests kick off as the Democrats get ready for first night of the DNC

nprillinois.org (2024-08-19). DNC protesters gather in downtown Chicago for first major protest of convention

therealnews.com (2024-08-19). DNC protests begin: 'Reproductive justice means free Palestine!'

marketwatch.com (2024-08-19). Protesters rally outside of DNC as Chicago officials pledge to keep peace

yahoo.com (2024-08-19). After describing war in Gaza as 'genocidal' ahead of DNC, Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterates call for cease-fire

yahoo.com (2024-08-19). Protests present Kamala Harris with her first big DNC challenge | Opinion

forward.com (2024-08-19). DNC protests attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands

wcpo.com (2024-08-19). Thousands of protesters expected in Chicago for Democratic National Convention

chicago.suntimes.com (2024-08-19). Black-Palestinian solidarity has a long history: 'We're both extremely dispossessed people'

motherjones.com (2024-08-19). Here's How the Uncommitted Movement Will Push at the DNC

northernpublicradio.org (2024-08-19). Northern Public Radio

kget.com (2024-08-19). The Latest: Preparations underway for night 1 of the DNC in Chicago

twincities.com (2024-08-19). The Latest: Protests kick off as Democrats ready for Night 1 of the DNC

chicago.suntimes.com (2024-08-19). Delegates gather downtown, protesters prep in Union Park as the DNC kicks off: Live updates

chicagotribune.com (2024-08-19). Pro-choice and LGBTQ+ protesters rally ahead of the start of the DNC

48hills.org (2024-08-19). 2024 DNC protests may have little in common with 1968let's hope

2paragraphs.com (2024-08-19). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tries To Tame – Not Silence – Leftist Dissent at DNC