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A thread of photographs from today's "Families Stand Up for Gaza" protest organized by @socialists.nyc, @jvp.bsky.social, and many other groups. A Palestinian mother weeps while speaking to the crowd. The big "SHAME" heads on the displays behind her featured Schumer, Jeffries, and Gillibrand.

One of the other speakers. Many of these speakers were moved to tears.

Former congressman Jamaal Bowman speaks at the "Families Stand Up for Gaza" protest.

New York State Assembly member Marcela Mitaynes speaks to the crowd. Mitaynes and other protestors were arrested when they blocked traffic at Grand Army Plaza - more on that shortly.

Protestors blocking traffic at Grand Army Plaza during the "Families Stand Up for Gaza" rally.

Schumer doesn’t lead the senate, nor is he president.

Cops watch as protestors block traffic at Grand Army Plaza during the "Families Stand Up for Gaza" rally.