US (Washington Insider Magazine) —This week, Chicago will be the centre of American politics as Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, following Joe Biden’s recent decision to step out of the race. Harris will be joined by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is her vice-presidential pick. The Democratic National Convention will also celebrate Joe Biden’s long career in public service, with tributes planned from figures like Jill Biden and a keynote address by Biden himself on Monday night.
Convention Details and Key Speakers
The convention will run from August 19 to 22, with events held at two prominent Chicago venues: the United Center for evening programming and McCormick Place for daytime sessions. Notable speakers include former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Clinton. Harris is set to deliver her acceptance speech on the final night, while Biden and Walz will take the stage earlier in the week.
Protests Expected During the Convention
Amid the political festivities, the convention is also expected to draw large-scale protests, particularly against the ongoing war in Gaza. Chicago’s Palestinian community, the largest in the U.S., will be a focal point for these demonstrations. Thousands are expected to march, demanding the Democratic Party take a stronger anti-war stance. Protests of this scale are common for both major parties’ conventions, with similar demonstrations held against Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee earlier this year.
