Sylvan Lebrun

Sylvan Lebrun is a reporter covering emerging news. She is a recent graduate of Yale University, where she was managing editor of the Yale Daily News. Previously, she has worked for Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and The Toledo Blade.

Uncommitted delegates Asma Nizami, right, and Abbas Alawieh, left, sit on the ground and do an interview on their phone with national media while participating in a sit-in in front of the United Center on Aug. 22. 2024, in Chicago. Ceasefire delegates, both uncommitted and Harris delgates, staged an overnight sit-in asking for a pro-Palestinian speaker at the Democratic National Convention. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Uncommitted delegates, ‘Squad’ members sit-in at DNC to demand a Palestinian American get a speaking slot

August 22, 2024 at 10:51 a.m.

Uncommitted delegates, members of the progressive 'Squad,' hold a sit-in Wednesday night within feet of the United Center.

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