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On the outside: protest at the debate

By

David Klein

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Protestors lined up outside of Hofstra University to make their voices heard at the first presidential debate.

The crowd was a diverse one, including a variety of unions, from service workers to teachers, and political beliefs, from the libertarian to the Communist party.

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Pam Verity came out with her son and a group of retired education professionals to protest privatization of public schools. Photo: David Klein.

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The New York district of the American Communist Party was out in force supporting the fight for a $15 minimum wage. Photo: David Klein.

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Not all those present were from the left. Many Donald Trump supporters were in the crowd as well. Photo: David Klein.

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The night wasn’t only for the major parties. Nine-year-old Rocco Colella was out with his parents to support third party candidate Jill Stein’s bid for the Oval Office. Photo: David Klein.

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