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12 Images of the Hot, Chaotic Scene in Philadelphia

As Democrats try to recover from party turmoil, protesters descended on their national convention in Philadelphia. Bernie Sanders supporters were well represented.

Neal Broverman Jul 25, 2016

Neal Broverman

Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.

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