Editorial: The New York Times

• Protests over the loss of innocent lives in Gaza have lost some momentum since Kamala Harris ascended to the top of the ticket
• The Democratic party still faces a long-term moral quandary of how to square its rhetoric about being the party of freedom, equality, and racial justice.
• Some delegates at the Democratic National Convention are demanding a cease-fire and an end to the unconditional supply of arms to Israel.
• Palestinians have been struggling for decades to have their full humanity recognized by American politicians.
• There has been a concerted, but so far mostly thwarted, effort this year by delegates from the 'uncommitted movement' to change the party from within.
• These 'uncommitted' delegates are Democrats who believe in the system.

Conclusion: Significantly, there is some optimism within the party about its capacity to change, although this change is not expected to happen immediately.

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