The Rhode Island chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, along with the coalition who organized the R.I. Uncommitted campaign, protested outside the R.I. Democratic Party’s state convention on Sunday, June 9th to demand an end to military aid to Israel.

During the convention, Democratic state committee members endorsed Rep. Gabe Amo, Rep. Seth Magaziner, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, who have all voted to fund Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.

The organizers of the R.I. Uncommitted campaign had put forward one of our own volunteers, Jordan Garces, as a candidate. However, only party functionaries have the privilege of voting and they have chosen a delegate who we expect will cooperate with Democratic establishment and not seriously challenge President Biden’s pro-war policies.

Rhode Island DSA opposes this undemocratic political system, which helps perpetuate the war machine and the genocide in Gaza.

Jordan was interviewed by ABC channel 6, which can be viewed on YouTube at the link below:
ABC 6 Article
Interview and video