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November 11, 2020 at 9:19 PM

A white Republican said he's a "Black gay guy" & then things got even more weird

A white Republican said he's a "Black gay guy" & then things got even more weird Trans woman gets $30K in settlement with NYPD after she was arrested for saying her name | Prophet curses families of pastors who voted for Biden “down to the third & fourth generation” | Ritz Cracker’s…

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November 10, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Anti-LGBTQ "evangelical advisor" to Trump dies just weeks after attending Rose Garden spreader event

Anti-LGBTQ "evangelical advisor" to Trump dies just weeks after attending Rose Garden spreader event Pete Buttigieg expected to be part of Joe Biden’s Cabinet | Man threatened with a gun because he was “talking gay” | Conservative Christians are taking the election results really badly …

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November 9, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Trump supporters thought they found a Facebook group for them. It became their worst nightmare.

Trump supporters thought they found a Facebook group for them. It became their worst nightmare. President-elect Biden thanks his “gay, straight, transgender” supporters in historic victory moment | Kamala Harris’s updated Twitter profile shares her pronouns & her new title: Vice Preside…

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November 8, 2020 at 5:36 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - November 8, 2020

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter The long nightmare is over. Joe Biden has won the presidential election. | The long nightmare is over. Joe Biden has won the presidential election. | The sheriff fired her because she’s a lesbian so she ran against him. She’ll be the new sheriff now. …

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November 7, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Joe Biden will be the first president to enter the White House supporting marriage equality

Joe Biden will be the first president to enter the White House supporting marriage equality The long nightmare is over. Joe Biden has won the presidential election. | Rick Santorum begs Democrats to give Trump supporters “space to work through” their feelings | Philly progressives held an a…

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November 6, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Lashana Lynch will be the new Black lesbian 007 in the James Bond franchise

Lashana Lynch will be the new Black lesbian 007 in the James Bond franchise Claire McCaskill apologizes for blaming “gay marriage” & “transsexuals” for Democrat election losses | Trump’s “personal pastor” Paula White is losing it over a possible Biden victory | Angie Craig is the 8th ou…

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November 5, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Why did so many Americans vote for Trump? Sociologists know the answer.

Why did so many Americans vote for Trump? Sociologists know the answer. Trump’s “personal pastor” Paula White is losing it over a possible Biden victory | Nevada voters turn same-sex marriage ban into legal protections for gay couples | Rocky Horror creator says trans women should be “appla…

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November 4, 2020 at 4:34 PM

The sheriff fired her because she's a lesbian so she ran against him. She'll be the new sheriff now.

The sheriff fired her because she's a lesbian so she ran against him. She'll be the new sheriff now. Kathy Griffin posts the bloody Trump image that ruined her career after he declares fake victory | Nevada voters turn same-sex marriage ban into legal protections for gay couples | Sarah McB…

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November 3, 2020 at 7:42 PM

You have 194 good reasons to vote for Joe Biden today

You have 194 good reasons to vote for Joe Biden today Diversity is one of America’s greatest assets. It’s time we took pride in it again. | After decades of progress, LGBTQ equality is under attack again. Let’s fix that. | Vice President Joe Biden on the 9th Anniversary of the Repeal of Don…

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November 3, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Lady Gaga eviscerated Donald Trump at a Biden rally. Trump couldn't pronounce her name at his rally.

Lady Gaga eviscerated Donald Trump at a Biden rally. Trump couldn't pronounce her name at his rally. This is what it’s like living in Washington DC on Election Day 2020 | Lady Gaga & Donald Trump are feuding on Twitter over Joe Biden | 8 reasons Pete Buttigieg would be the best White Ho…

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November 2, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Exclusive: Pete Buttigieg tells LGBTQ voters that "Help is on the way"

Exclusive: Pete Buttigieg tells LGBTQ voters that "Help is on the way" Lady Gaga & Donald Trump are feuding on Twitter over Joe Biden | Joe Biden is celebrating Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird’s engagement. Trump isn’t. | Angel Haynes was gunned down & left for dead. She’s the latest t…

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November 1, 2020 at 6:15 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - November 1, 2020

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Pete Buttigieg & Liz Warren do the Time Warp with Tenacious D & Susan Sarandon | Pete Buttigieg & Liz Warren do the Time Warp with Tenacious D & Susan Sarandon | After decades of progress, LGBTQ equality is under attack again. Let’s fix that. …

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October 30, 2020 at 5:20 PM

After decades of progress, LGBTQ equality is under attack again. Let's fix that.

After decades of progress, LGBTQ equality is under attack again. Let's fix that. Gay Republicans really are self-loathing according to science | Kids raised by same-sex couples do better in school | Melania Trump is “shocked” some people think her husband is anti-gay You…

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October 30, 2020 at 2:36 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Kamala Harris's closing argument for the LGBTQ community

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Kamala Harris's closing argument for the LGBTQ community "We can vote to put an end to the discrimination and fear—and send the most pro-equality administration in history to the White House." View this email in your browser …

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October 29, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Mayor Pete shut down a heckler without breaking a sweat & he did it with a smile

Mayor Pete shut down a heckler without breaking a sweat & he did it with a smile Jerry Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University for “damaging his reputation” | Republican candidate apologizes for wearing KKK regalia & terrorizing Black students | Televangelist says Christians have “holy …

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October 28, 2020 at 4:36 PM

14 celebrities who support Donald Trump (plus Kanye West)

14 celebrities who support Donald Trump (plus Kanye West) Pete Buttigieg & Liz Warren do the Time Warp with Tenacious D & Susan Sarandon | Here are 194 reasons why you should vote for Joe Biden on Election Day (or before) | The new video for Demi Lovato’s “Commander in Chief” is a s…

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October 27, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Pete Buttigieg sums up outrage over Amy Coney Barrett confirmation to Supreme Court in just 3 words

Pete Buttigieg sums up outrage over Amy Coney Barrett confirmation to Supreme Court in just 3 words Pete Buttigieg & Liz Warren do the Time Warp with Tenacious D & Susan Sarandon | Pope Francis doesn’t support LGBTQ families after all according to newly released quotes | LGBTQ coupl…

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October 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Class Is In Session!

Class Is In Session! One-minute LGBTQ history just for you View this email in your browser Class is in Session! There are still a few days left this LGBTQ History Month, so what better time to learn …

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October 26, 2020 at 4:26 PM

LGBTQ couples rush to get married before Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to Supreme Court

LGBTQ couples rush to get married before Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to Supreme Court Is Ivanka Trump a lesbian? Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-girlfriend claims she can prove it. | EXCLUSIVE: Here’s how Reggie Greer takes on LGBTQ outreach for Joe Biden in this “very personal” election | Candida…

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October 25, 2020 at 4:45 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - October 25, 2020

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Joe Biden makes a pledge to trans people: “I believe that Trans Lives Matter” | Joe Biden makes a pledge to trans people: “I believe that Trans Lives Matter” | Police cracked jokes about a transgender hate crime victim as she bled on the floor …

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October 24, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - October 24, 2020

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - October 24, 2020 You need this today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Pope Francis endorses civil unions because same-sex couples “have a right to a family”; Troublemaking pair o…

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October 23, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Pete Buttigieg completely shut down Fox's newest attack on Joe Biden

Pete Buttigieg completely shut down Fox's newest attack on Joe Biden Log Cabin Republicans endorsed some of the most anti-LGBTQ politicians running for office | The right insinuated that Joe Biden kissing his son isn’t “appropriate” & Dads didn’t take it well | Pete Buttigieg tells Dona…

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October 22, 2020 at 4:49 PM

The right insinuated that Joe Biden kissing his son isn't "appropriate" & Dads didn't take it well

The right insinuated that Joe Biden kissing his son isn't "appropriate" & Dads didn't take it well Franklin Graham lashes out at the Pope for trying to “trivialize Christ” & “normalize homosexuality” | Watching Kamala Harris dance will get you through until the election | Police cra…

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October 21, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Pope Francis endorses civil unions because same-sex couples "have a right to a family"

Pope Francis endorses civil unions because same-sex couples "have a right to a family" Amy Coney Barrett was a trustee at a school that bans LGBTQ people, because of course she was | Pat Robertson predicts Trump will be reelected & it will spark the end of the world | Tiffany Trump host…

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October 20, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Carole Baskin of "Tiger King" comes out as bisexual

Carole Baskin of "Tiger King" comes out as bisexual Tiffany Trump hosts bizarre “Trump Pride” campaign rally | 100 teen boys shocked administrators when they all wore skirts to school | QAnon thought Mike Pence was going to be replaced as Trump’s running mate yesterday …

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October 19, 2020 at 5:13 PM

QAnon thought Mike Pence was going to be replaced as Trump's running mate yesterday

QAnon thought Mike Pence was going to be replaced as Trump's running mate yesterday 100 teen boys shocked administrators when they all wore skirts to school | Joe Biden makes a pledge to trans people: “I believe that Trans Lives Matter” | Egyptian military graduation ceremony or gay strippe…

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October 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - October 18, 2020

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter LGBTQ Trump supporters held a big boozy gathering to plot election strategy. No one wore masks. | LGBTQ Trump supporters held a big boozy gathering to plot election strategy. No one wore masks. | Amy Coney Barrett halfheartedly apologizes for using offensive ter…

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October 16, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Pete Buttigieg slams Trump's unhinged town hall performance in a now-viral tweet

Pete Buttigieg slams Trump's unhinged town hall performance in a now-viral tweet Biden’s plea for trans rights stood in sharp contrast to Trump’s tour of crazy town | A gay store clerk almost lost his job after being accosted by anti-masker | Hate group crows that marriage equality repeal i…

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October 15, 2020 at 4:31 PM

LGBTQ Trump supporters held a big boozy gathering to plot election strategy. No one wore masks.

LGBTQ Trump supporters held a big boozy gathering to plot election strategy. No one wore masks. New Texas rule specifically allows social workers to discriminate against LGBTQ people | Christian super PAC launches blistering ad campaign denouncing Donald Trump | Gay Trump supporters are cla…

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October 14, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Amy Coney Barrett halfheartedly apologizes for using offensive term to refer to gay people

Amy Coney Barrett halfheartedly apologizes for using offensive term to refer to gay people Japan opens Olympic Pride House in Tokyo ahead of summer games | Azealia Banks’ Twitter account zapped after vicious attacks on transgender people | With just two words, Amy Coney Barrett revealed how…

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October 13, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Trump offers to kiss "all the guys" to prove he’s immune to COVID

Trump offers to kiss "all the guys" to prove he’s immune to COVID An adoption agency was told to stop turning away LGBTQ couples. The courts say they can. | Young lesbian on an anti-MAGA “crime” spree gets pardoned by Twitter | Pete Buttigieg shreds Amy Coney Barrett’s opening statement for…

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October 12, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Trump campaign will hold a "closeted" LGBTQ Pride rally in Pennsylvania tomorrow

Trump campaign will hold a "closeted" LGBTQ Pride rally in Pennsylvania tomorrow Angry woman shouting “Love is love, bitch! Gay pride!” captures America’s mood in 15 seconds | Man dies at massive dance party held in an Atlanta gay bar as COVID ravages the city | Pete Davidson tears into J.K…

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October 11, 2020 at 5:02 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - October 11, 2020

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Two Supreme Court justices say marriage equality decision should be overturned | Two Supreme Court justices say marriage equality decision should be overturned | Neil Gaiman & Stephen King come out swinging with forceful pushback to J.K. Rowling’s transphobi…

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October 10, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - October 10, 2020

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - October 10, 2020 You need this today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Former NFL player set to be the first gay person on the California Supreme Court; A federal court grants cit…

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October 9, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Neil Gaiman & Stephen King come out swinging with forceful pushback to J.K. Rowling's transphobia

Neil Gaiman & Stephen King come out swinging with forceful pushback to J.K. Rowling's transphobia Diversity is one of America’s greatest assets. It’s time we took pride in it again. | Faith healing “school” becomes a COVID hotspot with 137 cases. It has ties to Donald Trump. | Pete Butt…

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October 8, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Pete Buttigieg delivered some absolutely savage lines about Mike Pence on Fox News

Pete Buttigieg delivered some absolutely savage lines about Mike Pence on Fox News Trump’s COVID drug was tested using tissue from an aborted fetus | Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot is a “disgusting, homosexual demon” according to Black Trump supporter | The vice presidential debate proved tha…

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October 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM

WATCH: Trixie Mattel steams up the screen

WATCH: Trixie Mattel steams up the screen The drama! The intrigue! The safer-sex messaging!  Are you ready for the drama? The intrigue? The safer-sex messaging? Trixie Mattel & Adrian Anchondo star in Queerty's …

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October 7, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Contractor busted on hidden camera making homophobic slurs about a gay couple

Contractor busted on hidden camera making homophobic slurs about a gay couple Patti LuPone roasts Donald Trump in sidesplitting duet with Randy Rainbow | Joe Biden “might as well carry a purse” with his facemask according to Fox News contributor | Anti-LGBTQ group will ask Supreme Court to …

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October 6, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Joe Biden "might as well carry a purse" with his facemask according to Fox News contributor

Joe Biden "might as well carry a purse" with his facemask according to Fox News contributor Two Supreme Court justices say marriage equality decision should be overturned | Anti-LGBTQ hate group leader attended Amy Coney Barrett’s COVID-spreading party | Out Colorado governor will pardon th…

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October 5, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Two Supreme Court justices say marriage equality decision should be overturned

Two Supreme Court justices say marriage equality decision should be overturned GOP lawmaker resigns after extremely anti-LGBTQ messages leaked | Gay couples swarmed the #ProudBoys hashtag on Twitter & it was glorious | Mike Pence is waiting to take reign of the country. He has the poten…

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October 4, 2020 at 4:45 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - October 4, 2020

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Eddie Redmayne stands up for J.K. Rowling against internet “vitriol” | Eddie Redmayne stands up for J.K. Rowling against internet “vitriol” | Eric Trump claims he’s part of the LGBTQ community View in browser / Forward / Visit Si…

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October 3, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Share your opinion about LGBTQ-friendly brands

Share your opinion about LGBTQ-friendly brands This is a promotional email sent by LGBTQ Nation on our partner's behalf.   Update email preferences. Hello, We're running a survey about some LGBTQ-friendly brand names.…

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October 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM

A pro athlete was called a gay slur during a game. So his whole team forfeited in solidarity.

A pro athlete was called a gay slur during a game. So his whole team forfeited in solidarity. And the LGBTQ Nation Heroes of the Year are… | Pope denies Mike Pompeo an audience as Vatican condemns use of “religious freedom” for political gain | The presidential debate put toxic masculinity …

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September 30, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Celebrities & authors are picking sides in J.K. Rowling's war on trans people

Celebrities & authors are picking sides in J.K. Rowling's war on trans people Donald Trump tells white supremacist group to “stand by.” They made t-shirts while they wait. | Pride Media owner Adam Levin donates to anti-LGBTQ Republicans again | Eric Trump claims he’s part of the LGBTQ c…

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September 29, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Eric Trump claims he's part of the LGBTQ community

Eric Trump claims he's part of the LGBTQ community California governor signs four LGBTQ rights laws | Eddie Redmayne stands up for J.K. Rowling against internet “vitriol” | Court rules that transgender students must be allowed to use the facilities of their gender Your d…

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September 28, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Conservative says Trump's SCOTUS nominee means LGBTQ rights "will no longer see the light of day"

Conservative says Trump's SCOTUS nominee means LGBTQ rights "will no longer see the light of day" Mike Pompeo is speaking at a Christian hate group-linked fundraiser right before the election | Republicans are selling “Notorious ACB” T-shirts to support Amy Coney Barrett | Donald Trump spen…

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September 27, 2020 at 4:30 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - September 27, 2020

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter GOP Senator introduces bill that could require genital exams for girls competing in school sports | GOP Senator introduces bill that could require genital exams for girls competing in school sports | J.K. Rowling plugs disgusting anti-trans online store to her 1…

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September 26, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - September 26, 2020

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - September 26, 2020 You need this today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  This teacher was told to take down her Pride flag. Her gutsy response has gone viral.; Actor Francois Arna…

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September 25, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Cops shot a Black trans woman in distress 16 times. The DA says it was her own fault.

Cops shot a Black trans woman in distress 16 times. The DA says it was her own fault. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is begging for help because “they hate my guts” | Judas Priest’s lead singer was busted cruising a park bathroom for sex | GOP Senator introduces bill that could require geni…

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September 24, 2020 at 5:25 PM

GOP Senator introduces bill that could require genital exams for girls competing in school sports

GOP Senator introduces bill that could require genital exams for girls competing in school sports Angela Walker is a proud bisexual truck driver promising to bring “trouble” to the White House | J.K. Rowling plugs disgusting anti-trans online store to her 14 million Twitter followers | Gay …

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