Martha Irvine, The Associated Press

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Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans

Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans

CHICAGO (AP) -- Bearded and bespectacled, YM Masood has a quiet nature that suggests he's older than age 20. A political science major, he plans to graduate from college in December, well ahead of schedule. He's studying for the LSAT, the entrance exam for law school.