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Aug 19, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Rebecca Makkai |Ben Austen |Bill Letz

As the Democratic convention begins, three writers reflect on the city they live in and love. Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. By Rebecca Makkai, Bill Letz and Ben AustenAugust 19, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. EDTDemocrats are holding their convention this week in Chicago, which evokes memories of their chaotic, violent gathering in 1968. Meanwhile, Republicans cast the Windy City as a war zone and a failure of progressive leadership.