On the last day of the convention, pro-Palestinian activists and delegates continued to hold vigils and news conferences to broadcast their disappointment with Democratic leaders who declined to give them a speaking slot during the four-day event.
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While Kamala Harris has energized supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same.
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Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of same family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire
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