00:00Protests and politics are converging in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention gets underway.
00:06Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through the city's streets, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
00:12The rally is just one of many planned by activists gathered in downtown Chicago, all eager to make their voices heard on various issues.
00:19The police are taking no chances, establishing a five-mile security perimeter around the United Center, where the convention will take place.
00:27The event will see Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz nominated as the party's candidates in the upcoming presidential election.
00:35Harris has seen a surge in popularity since Joe Biden endorsed her as his successor.
00:40But not everyone is focused on the election.
00:43Activists are ramping up pressure on the party to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with a ceasefire at the top of their agenda.
00:50In a significant move, a panel on Palestinian rights will be held on the first day of the convention.
00:55It's an unprecedented step by the Democrats to allow discussion of the Israel-Hamas war on the convention floor.
01:01The stage is set for a contentious convention.
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