‘Lead or Lose’: 21 Detained at Biden HQ for Climate, Gaza Protests

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Twenty-one activists from Sunrise Movement and IfNotNow were arrested outside of Joe Biden’s campaign headquarters in Philadelphia while demanding a greater commitment to climate change and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The activists were demanding that Biden either take the lead on these issues or lose the support of the younger voting demographic. The groups called for Biden to commit to the Green New Deal and take a stronger stance on the rights of Palestinians.

‘Lead or Lose’: 21 Arrested for Blocking Biden Campaign HQ Over Climate, Gaza Issues

21 protesters were arrested as they were blockading Joe Biden’s campaign headquarters. They were demanding the presidential candidate’s commitment to addressing climate change and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This event was part of the ‘Lead or Lose’ campaign led by various environmental and human rights groups. Read the full story here.

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