“The Arabs will have to go, but one needs an opportune moment for making it happen, such as a war.” – Ben-Gurion, The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, Ilan Pappe, p. 23. A small crowd of approximately 500 people gathered outside…
Tag: Political protest
Chicago Protest Against Israeli Massacre on Gaza: 7-26-2014
I can’t tell you the overwhelming feeling of oneness that overtook me as I watched thousands of people take to the streets of Chicago today, in support of the Palestinian people. Emotion swelled from deep within my soul as I…
Chicago Day of Al-Quds – 2014
Around one thousand people gathered in Chicago’s Daley Plaza today to show their support for the people of Gaza, by participating in the International Day of Quds. Several speakers voiced their opposition to the unjust occupation and aerial bombardment of…
Chicago: Demonstrators Protest Potential Walgreens’ $4 Billion Tax Dodge
A small group of concerned citizens gathered outside of the Wrigley Building on Thursday to protest Walgreens’ possible change in corporate citizenship to Switzerland. Protesters claim the possible move by Walgreens is to avoid having to pay billions in tax dollars.
Thousands Rallied in Chicago to Protest Israel’s Attack On Gaza
UPDATE March 9, 2016 A false report is now being circulated online that people were chanting “Death to America” during this rally. The truth: No such thing happened. Here is the false report being passed around by Rush Limbaugh on…
Chicago School Boycott, 8-29-2013
Approximately 250 students and parents demonstrated in front of City Hall yesterday, as part of a day-long boycott of Chicago schools. According to WGN, 93% of Chicago students attended classes during the boycott.
ALEC Convention Protest: Palmer House, Chicago – 2013
Around a thousand demonstrators surrounded the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in a display of protest against the American Legislative Exchange Council. The council is holding its 40th national conference deep within the dark underbelly of the Palmer House.