Kyle Chapman, founder of the Fraternal Order of the Alt-Knights, a collective of right-wing activists, protest against the appearance of Linda Sarsour for a commencement address at the City University of New York, in New York, May 25, 2017. Chapman is part of a burgeoning brand of activism that experts on political extremism say has injected a new element of violence into public demonstrations across the country. (Chang W. Lee/The New York Times)
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Boston, MA -- 8/14/2017 - Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh arrive at a press conference held to address a controversial rally planned Saturday for Boston Common. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
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Boston, MA -- 8/14/2017 - Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans speaks at a press conference held to address a controversial rally planned Saturday for Boston Common. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: 15rally
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