Thousands march in US for free Palestine
The protesters traveled from Rittenhouse Square and marched to Philadelphia City Hall as they chanted. Rally organizers, the Philadelphia Free Palestine Coalition, describes itself as “a united socialist alliance of activist organizations and political parties, dedicated to advancing the cause of Palestinian liberation from imperialism, settler colonialism and Zionism.” Speakers outside the city hall called for “an end to Israel’s occupation and settlement activities,” and the creation of an independent state of Palestine. Marchers called for a “free Palestine, from the river to t...