Several protestors detained in New York City during anti-war demonstration
Demonstrators targeted Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office during an anti-war rally in New York City.
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Demonstrators targeted Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office during an anti-war rally in New York City.
Over 90 protesters, including Chelsea Manning, were detained in NYC during a demonstration outside the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand protesting US military support for Israel.
Coverage of the nearly 100 arrests at Senator Gillibrand’s Manhattan office highlights a divide in framing, with Common Dreams emphasizing the activists' "Talk Is Cheap" message regarding her voting power. In contrast, right-leaning Newstarget.com describes the senator as being "targeted" by demonstrators for her support of the Israeli military, while center-leaning NBC New York focuses on the logistical scale of the protest and the detention of high-profile figures.
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