The Coalition
COALITION MEMBERS
U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN)
Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR)
National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR)
Students for a Democratic Society (National & at UIC)
Anakbayan Chicago
Freedom Road Socialist Organization
Black Lives Matter Chicago
Únete La Villita
International League of People's Struggles
Arab American Action Network
Federation of Michoacan Clubs of Illinois/Federación De Clubes Michoacános En Illinois (Fedecmi)
Mamas Activating Movements for Abolition & Solidarity
Dissenters
Chicago Anti-War Committee
Palestinian Feminist Collective
Students for Justice in Palestine Chicago
Jisoor
CODEPINK
BAYAN USA
Queer Palestinian Empowerment Network
Colorado Palestine Coalition
Tucson Anti War Committee
Chicago Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines
All-African People's Revolutionary Party (GC)
International Migrants Alliance-USA (IMA-USA)
Malcolm X Center for Self Determination
Milwaukee Anti-war Committee
18 Million Rising
Pilsen Alliance
Pan-African Roots
Doctors Against Genocide
Palestinian Assembly for Liberation
American Muslims for Palestine Chicago
Muslims for Just Futures
Legalization for All
American Party of Labor
Chicago Antiwar Coalition (CAWC)
Climate Alliance of the South Sound
Black Alliance for Peace
Twin Cities Coalition for Justice
MN Anti-War Committee
Climate Justice Committee
Proletariat Representation USA
National Lawyers Guild-Task Force on the Americas/San Francisco Bay Area chapter
Diaspora Pa'lante Collective
Justice, Unity, & Social Transformation
ANSWER Coalition - Chicago
New Orleans Stop Helping Israel’s Ports (NOSHIP)
Party for Socialism & Liberation
Palestine Solidarity Grand Rapids
SDS DePaul
Starbucks Workers United Chicago
Chicago Activist Coalition For Justice
Democratic Socialists of America
Tampa Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL)
New Afrikan Black Panther Party 05/United Panther Movement
San Jose peace and justice center
United National Antiwar Coalition
US Students Against Imperialism
Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network
Chicago Area Peace Action (CAPA)
Unidos Por El Pueblo (UPEP)
Free Palestine Coalition
American Civic and Humanitarian Coalition
Central Florida Queers for Palestine
Asians 4 Palestine DMV
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network
Jewish Voice for Peace Chicago
U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights
National Students for Justice in Palestine
Minnesota Peace Action Coalition
Humboldt Socialist Union
Students for a Democratic Society at LSU
Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition
University of Washington Progressive Student Union
SoapBox Productions & Organizing
Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC)
Milwaukee For Yemen
Reproductive Justice Action- Milwaukee
Starbucks Workers United Saint Louis
Coalition for Ethical Reporting on Palestine
Women Against Military Madness
About Face: Vets Against the War
International Women's Alliance
Healthcare Workers for Palestine
Committee for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel
Supply and Demand for MKE Resistance
Labor for Palestine National Network
Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War
Foundation for Direct Action Against Apartheid
Tree Of Life Justice League Of IL
Nodutdol for Korean Community Development
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Atlanta Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Palestine Action of South Sound
SouthWest Virginia Coalition for Palestine
Chicagoland Jewish Labor Bund
Minnesota Workers United
IRTF Cleveland-InterReligious Task Force on Central America
Supply and Demand for MKE Resistance
Labor for Palestine National Network
Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War
Foundation for Direct Action Against Apartheid
Milwaukee for Yemen
Tree Of Life Justice League Of IL
Nodutdol for Korean Community Development
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Atlanta Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Palestine Action of South Sound
SouthWest Virginia Coalition for Palestine
Chicagoland Jewish Labor Bund
Minnesota Workers United
IRTF Cleveland-InterReligious Task Force on Central America
Youth National United Front
Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War
International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network
Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society
Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee
Community Renewal Society
SUPPORTERS
Nikkei Uprising
United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC)
Women Against Military Madness
MN Abortion Action Committee
Chicago Asian Americans for Environmental Justice
Black Alliance for Peace - Midwest Region
High Country Peace and Justice
African Awareness Association Inc.
Justice for the Middle East
Columbia Heights for Palestine
33rd Ward Working Families
American Party of Labor - Los Angeles
Tempest Collective
Cincinnati Socialists
Illinois Coalition of African American Women Progressives
Organizing White Men for Collective Liberation
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
San Jose Against War
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee
Hands Off Uhuru Fightback Coalition
Newberry Workers United (AFSCME Local 2788)
War Industry Resisters Network
Gay Liberation Network
New York Community Action Project
Moms United Against Violence & Incarceration
Aaron Bushnell Liberation Foundation
Education Workers for Palestine
North American Climate, Conservation and Environment
1021 Members for Palestine (SEIU 1021)
Queer and Trans Community Action Project
Black Lives Matter Women of Faith
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement
Global Women United For Peace Against NATO
Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Minnesota
Grand Valley State University Students for a Democratic Society
SAG-AFTRA & Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire
Shop Floor Educators
Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality
Loyola New Orleans SDS
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, USMichigan
Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Mennonite Action ChicagoSolidarity
University of Central Florida Students for a Democratic Society (UCF SDS)
New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police
Education Workers for Palestine – Chicago
North American Climate, Conservation and Environment
1021 Members for Palestine (SEIU 1021)
Queer and Trans Community Action Project
Black Lives Matter Women of Faith
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement
Global Women United For Peace Against NATO
Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Grand Valley State University Students for a Democratic Society
SAG-AFTRA & Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire
Shop Floor Educators
Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality
Loyola New Orleans SDS
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, US
Michigan Social Workers for Palestine
Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
University of Central Florida Students for a Democratic Society (UCF SDS)
New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police
United Neighbors of the 35th Ward
Chicago United Solidarity Project
Chicago Labor Network for Palestine
Howard County for a Free Palestine
Korean Friendship Association USA
Milwaukee4Palestine
People's Response Network (PRN)
Voces de la Frontera Action
Sunrise Movement New Orleans
Progressive Democrats of America - Central New Mexico
The Coalition to March on the DNC is organizing a protest at the Democratic National Convention being held in Chicago on August 19th - 22nd, 2024. We are also organizing actions leading up to the Democratic National Convention to build unity and momentum.
The March on the DNC will be a march for Palestine. Our main demand will be:
Stand with Palestine! End U.S. Aid to Israel
We will also be bringing together the demands of the people’s movements to the door of the Democratic party:
Money for Jobs, School, Healthcare, Housing, and Environment, Not for War!
Immigrant Rights and Legalization for All Undocumented Workers!
Defend LGBTQIA+ & Reproductive Rights!
Defend the right to unionize and strike!
Stop police crimes! Community control of the police now!
Justice, Peace, and Equality!
About the march:
Almost every single year for the last few decades, the US Gross Domestic Product has gone up. Despite that, we see decreased public spending towards our essential needs, even as politicians increase spending for the military and police. We’re told that the Democrats are better than Republicans, but their actions demonstrate that they are just as aligned with the Republicans when it comes to war spending.
When we say money for jobs, housing, health, and education, we are voicing the demands of the people who are supposed to have a voice in the government that represents them. They are basic and legitimate needs that we with the March on the DNC Coalition believes everyone across this country and the globe deserves.
The fight for permits:
Right now, the Coalition to March on the DNC is demanding a permit recognizing the right of working and oppressed people to protest for justice within sight and sound of the Democratic National Convention. We are organizing a family friendly march and we need permits to ensure the safety of participants and that the police respect our event.
On August 18th, we applied for event permits with the Parks District and Transportation Department. Our application was immediately denied on what we believe is an unfair premise that permits are not currently being granted.
We do not believe that events like Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, or the DNC don't already have park or street permits for next year. We are filing FOIA requests to view the City's response to other permit applications such as for Lollapalooza and the DNC itself. If necessary, we will proceed with a lawsuit. The Democratic Party is bringing thousands of people into the city for an event, and we plan to bring thousands as well. Bringing people together cannot be something only the rich and powerful are allowed to do.