Hand-painted banners lay across the grass in Milwaukee ahead of protests timed with the 2024 Republican National Convention. The slogans—such as “March on the RNC” and “Join with us against warmongering”—were created by antiwar coalitions and grassroots organizers rallying against U.S. foreign policy and political militarism.

The banners’ bold red and black lettering, accompanied by imagery referencing Palestine and anarchist symbols, reflect the convergence of antiwar and pro-Palestine movements that framed much of the summer’s political dissent. Organizers from across the Midwest gathered for coordinated demonstrations in the city, part of a long tradition of convention-era activism stretching back to the 1968 DNC protests in Chicago.

Anthony Johnson holds up a sign that reads "Fight the racist and reactionary republican agenda" outside the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

A woman holds up her protest sign outside the Republican National Convention prior to a march to the secure perimeter.

A man sells pins from his cart that he calls The Roving Anti-Trump "Save Democracy Tour!" Band-Wagon outside the Republican National Convention.

The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.

This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.

The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.

This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.

The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.

This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.

The anti-war protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. At the same time, some protesters were continuing to talk with school officials regarding their demands. Shortly after 10pm the school sent out a message that an initial agreement had been reached. Tents were removed on May 2nd.

This is the second encampment at the university following the police clearing and arresting 9 protesters last week. Among the protesters demands are that the school “divest from all companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations.

A protester at a rally outside the Hennepin County Courthouse with a sign that reads “All Crops Are Derek Chauvin”. Those at the rally are asking for Hennepin Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge the Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the killing of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was killed on July 31 after being shot during a traffic stop.

Elizer Darris speaks at a rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking for County Attorney to charge Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was shot and killed during a traffic stop on July 31.

Activists outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking Hennepin Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Trooper Ryan Londregan, identified by BCA, in the homicide of Ricky Cobb. Toussaint Morrison who says he's had many past conversations with Moriarty and worked on her campaign videos says “Mary do the right thing!”.

Activists outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking Hennepin Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Trooper Ryan Londregan, identified by BCA, in the homicide of Ricky Cobb. Toussaint Morrison who says he's had many past conversations with Moriarty and worked on her campaign videos says “Mary do the right thing!”.

Looking down at protesters marching in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.

Protesters march through Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.

Protesters march in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.

Protesters marching in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.

Protesters march in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.

Protesters march in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.

Protesters gather at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis in support of abortion rights.

"Protesting is not a crime murder is" protest sign seen in Downtown Minneapolis