These activists turned Joe Biden’s New York City ritzy fundraiser with Obama and Clinton into a night of protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in front of President Joe Biden's fundraiser with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall in New York on March 28, 2024.says Olivia, a photographer with Jewish Voice for Peace. “I’m so nervous.” She keeps repeating it. Olivia and about a dozen other activists are huddled in a cluster of booths in the Astro diner in midtown Manhattan.
“Did we lose it?” someone asks. “Well, if they cut the Wi-Fi in the building …” someone else says, right before the stream comes back on. Cara gets a message. “Both banners are in,” she says. Olivia and another activist try to make a tally of how many protesters they have inside the building: There are multiple groups involved, and no one is sure how many of their members managed to get through security. We’re nearing the moment of truth. “Are they waiting for a signal?” Olivia asks.
The answers onstage aren’t good enough for the group in the diner. “Oh come ON!” someone yells, when Obama follows Biden with more platitudes. But their people are in the room, determined to have their say. Wessel adds, “President Biden believes making your voice heard and exercising your First Amendment right is part of being an American — unlike Donald Trump, who threatens protesters with violence and wants to jail people who disagree with him.”
“They had tried so hard to not let us in,” says Sandra Tamari, executive director of the Adalah Justice Project, a Palestinian advocacy organization that helped organize the protest. “They are clearly scared of disruptors, they’re scared of being confronted with the fact that they are funding a genocide. It felt maybe in some ways it was pure luck that we could get some people in — but also a testament to the power of our moment and the size of our movement. They can’t track everyone.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
iPad Pro (2024) VS Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: Pro tools for pro peoplePeter, an experienced tech enthusiast at PhoneArena, is captivated by all things mobile. His impartial reviews and proficiency in Android systems offer readers valuable insights. Off-duty, he delves into the latest cryptocurrency trends and enjoys sci-fi and video games.
Read more »
A Night of Palestine in Ramadan: TRT's tribute to PalestineDuring the event, five documentaries were screened, including 'Digital Occupation,' 'Zionism: Manufacturing A State,' and 'Rafah: An Unsafe Haven,' which provided insights into the multifaceted challenges faced by Palestinians.
Read more »
Arizona Bookstore Nixes ‘Drag Show for Palestine’ Event After Backlash: ‘They Should Do This in Palestine’Source of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Jordan uses force to break pro-Palestine protests near Israeli embassyThousands of demonstrators voice their support for resistance group Hamas, chanting slogans such as 'Oh Hamas...all of Jordan's people stand behind you,' witnesses and residents say.
Read more »
Pro-Palestine protesters stage event at New York Metropolitan art museumDemonstrators cover steps of The Met with large patchwork blanket displaying messages of solidarity with Palestine.
Read more »
Four pro-Palestine billboards pop up along San Antonio highwaysFour pro-Palestine billboards have been put up along San Antonio highways calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War.
Read more »