Before the Convention Opens, Protesters Make Their Voices Heard.

The article focuses on pre-Republican National Convention protests in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where smaller crowds gathered, influenced by recent events. Topics include concerns over political tensions, security measures, and diverse causes like Palestinian rights, Ukraine support, police reform, climate change activism, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) rights under a potential of former U.S. President Donald Trump administration.