Over 100 Democrats signed a letter to the party asking for a Palestinian voice to be heard on the convention's final night in Chicago.
Uncommitted delegates staging a sit-in outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago gave the party a deadline to allow a pro-Palestinian speaker on the main stage for the final night of programming, which has now passed.The protest began outside the United Center Wednesday night, with a small group call the Uncommitted National Movement sitting on the sidewalk expressing their desire to be heard equally with pro-Israel speakers.Following support from New York Rep.
Ruwa Romman, a Palestinian-American and Democrat, is the one hoping to make a speech as part of Thursday night's event, which is now underway.It was reported that DNC leadership had offered a speaking slot but the UNM turned down the opportunity. This was denied by Michigan congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who posted on X, formerly Twitter, saying that the DNC 'did not act in good faith and continue to lie about the negotiations.
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