Scenes of Protest and Peace from the Democratic Convention

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Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
By Maya Rhodan / Philadelphia

The Democratic National Convention has been marked by disunity among Democrats, who protested both on the floor of the convention and in the streets of Philadelphia as the 2016 event began.

Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders, who challenged former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary, faced scorching heat as they marched throughout the city. Chants of, “this is what democracy looks like” meshed with calls to “lock her up” as Sanders supporters made their voices heard from Philadelphia’s City Hall to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, which sits adjacent to the convention headquarters.

In the end, Clinton won the nomination, but with Sanders backers still going strong, the “political revolution” the Vermont Senator started lives on.

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Photographer Natalie Keyssar is a freelance photojournalist based in New York. Last year she photographed our cover story on What It’s Like To Be a Cop In America Today.

Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. Various groups joined the march, calling for Bernie Sanders or Jill Stein to be the candidate, protesting fracking, criticizing the electoral process and accusing Hillary Clinton of corruption among many other issues.
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. Various groups joined the march, calling for Bernie Sanders or Jill Stein to be the candidate, protesting fracking, criticizing the electoral process and accusing Hillary Clinton of corruption among many other issues. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
People watch a as protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.
People watch a as protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protester Eric Verlo poses with a fellow protester who declined to give her name. The pair were dressed as an oil tycoon and the victims of collateral damage in the wars in the Middle East. "It's important to counter the mainstream message that elections matter or represent the will of the people. Both are corporate parties held up by corporate media and corporate interests. Hillary is the candidate of the war machine." Said Verlo.
Protester Eric Verlo poses with a fellow protester who declined to give her name. The pair were dressed as an oil tycoon and the victims of collateral damage in the wars in the Middle East. "It's important to counter the mainstream message that elections matter or represent the will of the people. Both are corporate parties held up by corporate media and corporate interests. Hillary is the candidate of the war machine." Said Verlo. Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.
Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Kim Hughes, 19, of Hatboro PA poses for a portrait outside city hall. "The illusion of democracy harms a lot of people. People think they have rights they think they have a say. But we have police brutality, we have people dying every month. I'm in support of Jill Stein. She's an eco socialist." Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.
Kim Hughes, 19, of Hatboro PA poses for a portrait outside city hall. "The illusion of democracy harms a lot of people. People think they have rights they think they have a say. But we have police brutality, we have people dying every month. I'm in support of Jill Stein. She's an eco socialist." Protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Police watch protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.
Police watch protesters march from City Hall to the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein.
Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Deirdre Hilla and Jake Rubin kiss at the protest park. Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein.
Deirdre Hilla and Jake Rubin kiss at the protest park. Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein.
Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein.
Protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Storms began as protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein.
Storms began as protesters convened at Franklin Roosevelt Park outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. At a tent pitched in the park, they were addressed by many speakers including Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters convened at City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon to watch speaker Jill Stein and protest theDemocratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia.(Natalie Keyssar for TIME)
Protesters convened at City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon to watch speaker Jill Stein and protest the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
A fight between protestors at City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon to watch speaker Jill Stein and protest the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016.
A fight between protestors at City Hall in Philadelphia to watch speaker Jill Stein and protest the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
A Hillary Clinton cut out displayed at a protest near City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016.
A Hillary Clinton cut out displayed at a protest near City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
A man accused of assaulting a protestor is held down by another protestor until police arrive. Protesters convened at City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon to watch speaker Jill Stein and protest theDemocratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016.
A man accused of assaulting a protestor is held down by another protestor until police arrive. Protesters convened at City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon to watch speaker Jill Stein and protest theDemocratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
A protestor dressed like Jesus Christ near City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon to protest the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016.
A protestor dressed like Jesus Christ near City Hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon to protest the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
A protestor stands at a security fence outside the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on July 26, 2016. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters and pro Bernie delegates held a demonstration at the media tent at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia.(Natalie Keyssar for TIME)
Protesters and pro Bernie Sanders delegates held a demonstration at the media tent during the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia. Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters and pro Bernie delegates held a demonstration at the media tent at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia.(Natalie Keyssar for TIME)
A supporter of Senator Bernie Sanders, holds a sign against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) while demonstrating inside the media tent during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Natalie Keyssar for TIME
Protesters and pro Bernie delegates held a demonstration at the media tent at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia.(Natalie Keyssar for TIME)
Police guard a protest of pro Bernie Sanders delegates at the media tent during the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center on July 26, 2016 in Philadelphia.Natalie Keyssar for TIME

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