A demonstration has been announced for Chicago on August 25th, sponsored by the
Chicago Committee Against War & Racism.
It links to the symbols and the history of the Democratic Convention protest, providing a left analysis in its press release, web site and twitter account:
and in an essay by one of the organizers
Press reports are here
The sponsors appear to embody a spirit similar to aspects of the 1968 protests. It will be interesting to see how much their program deepens understanding of the experience 50 years ago, and its lessons for the present. Their event could provide insight into how to organize for the Moratorium / Mobilization anniversary in 2019.
It links to the symbols and the history of the Democratic Convention protest, providing a left analysis in its press release, web site and twitter account:
http://ccawr.org/
https://twitter.com/NoWarNoRacism
and in an essay by one of the organizers
https://medium.com/@richwhitney/protest-war-and-racism-in-chicago-on-august-25th-cacd6da9b617
Press reports are here
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/spirit-68-march-war-50th-convention-protests/
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Anti-war-activists-to-mark-50th-anniversary-of-DNC-event-with-protest/63617.html
The sponsors appear to embody a spirit similar to aspects of the 1968 protests. It will be interesting to see how much their program deepens understanding of the experience 50 years ago, and its lessons for the present. Their event could provide insight into how to organize for the Moratorium / Mobilization anniversary in 2019.
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