—Donald Trump gives Defense Secretary James Mattis free reign in Afghanistan

—U.S. and North Korea war mongering brings protesters to the doors of Senator Chuck Schumer in New York City. 

—New Yorkers want statue of physician who committed unthinkable crimes against black women in the mid-1800s torn down.

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Elected Officials and Community Leaders rally outside J. Marion Sims Monument, Central Park, August 21, 2017. Photo: Ekim Killic