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April 18, 2021 at 4:15 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - April 18, 2021

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Tearful mom begs Texas lawmakers not to throw her in jail for supporting her trans child | Tearful mom begs Texas lawmakers not to throw her in jail for supporting her trans child | “Bachelor” star Colton Underwood comes out as gay V…

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April 17, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - April 17, 2021

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - April 17, 2021 You need this today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  CVS changes COVID vaccination registration form to be more trans friendly; NCAA stands up for trans athletes a…

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April 16, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Florida passes bill requiring some girls to undergo genital inspections for school sports

Florida passes bill requiring some girls to undergo genital inspections for school sports “Comically evil” Marjorie Taylor Greene & Lauren Boebert voted against bone marrow transplants | Tearful mom begs Texas lawmakers not to throw her in jail for supporting her trans child | Mitch McC…

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April 15, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Mitch McConnell blocked the Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorial from the Capitol Rotunda

Mitch McConnell blocked the Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorial from the Capitol Rotunda Tearful mom begs Texas lawmakers not to throw her in jail for supporting her trans child | Ivanka Trump enraged Republicans by getting the COVID vaccine | Lil Nas X explains to kids what it means to come out o…

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April 14, 2021 at 5:09 PM

"Bachelor" star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

"Bachelor" star Colton Underwood comes out as gay There’s now a cringeworthy Christian version of Lil Nas X’s hit song about gay sex | 4th grader shames GOP Texas senators who have been “attacking me since Pre-K” | Joe Biden taps history-making gay police chief to lead Customs & Border …

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April 13, 2021 at 4:24 PM

4th grader shames GOP Texas senators who have been "attacking me since Pre-K"

4th grader shames GOP Texas senators who have been "attacking me since Pre-K" Wedding venue refuses gay couple because of what “God says in the Bible” | Texas bill would brand parents of trans children as “child abusers” if they support their kids | Gay teen’s family sues the school where h…

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April 12, 2021 at 5:15 PM

A conservative org tried to mock Pete Buttigieg for denouncing racism. It blew up in their face.

A conservative org tried to mock Pete Buttigieg for denouncing racism. It blew up in their face. Conservatives are out to stop cancel culture. They should look in the mirror. | Pete Buttigieg is winning over both Republicans & Democrats behind-the-scenes | How strongly does President Bi…

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April 11, 2021 at 6:37 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - April 11, 2021

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Joe Biden addresses transgender community: “I see you, I hear you, and I’ll continue fighting” | Joe Biden addresses transgender community: “I see you, I hear you, and I’ll continue fighting” | Arkansas legislature override governor’s veto to ban gender-affirmin…

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April 9, 2021 at 4:54 PM

Former Fox host storms off after being confronted on camera by a blunt Black lesbian

Former Fox host storms off after being confronted on camera by a blunt Black lesbian Rosie sold her mansion for a $1M loss. It will be torn down & replaced with affordable housing. | Lil Nas X’s “Satan shoes” are being recalled. Do they really think people will send them back? | Tucker …

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April 8, 2021 at 8:22 PM

Discover the latest health news affecting LGBTQ people

Discover the latest health news affecting LGBTQ people Read our collection of health and wellness articles. View this email in your browser LGBTQNation: Health & Wellness LGBTQ people face a unique set of health exper…

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April 8, 2021 at 4:45 PM

"9-1-1 Lone Star" actor Ronen Rubinstein comes out

"9-1-1 Lone Star" actor Ronen Rubinstein comes out Joe Biden addresses transgender community: “I see you, I hear you, and I’ll continue fighting” | Kentucky tax preparer posts sign refusing service to “homosexual” couples | Mike Pence signs multimillion dollar book deal on “his journey as a…

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April 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Mike Pence & Kellyanne Conway join forces to launch new group that will promote "traditional values"

Mike Pence & Kellyanne Conway join forces to launch new group that will promote "traditional values" Ellen blew straight people away with a giant list of all the gay cartoon characters | Dolly Parton & RuPaul are together again… in a Southern hair salon’s mural | Arkansas legislatur…

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April 6, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Rapper wishes God would make Lil Nas X overdose instead of DMX

Rapper wishes God would make Lil Nas X overdose instead of DMX Arkansas governor announces he’ll veto bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth | Lil Nas X hit #1 on Billboard charts & he’s celebrating on Twitter as only he can | Biden administration overturns Trump’s worst ant…

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April 5, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Gay couple that adopted a baby they found in the subway tells their heartwarming story

Gay couple that adopted a baby they found in the subway tells their heartwarming story Pete Buttigieg’s bicycle stars in the latest rightwing conspiracy theory | Kate Winslet knows “at least four” actors who are “terrified” of coming out in Hollywood | SNL’s Lil Nas X gives God a lap dance …

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April 4, 2021 at 3:30 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - April 4, 2021

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Joe Biden releases historic Transgender Day of Visibility presidential proclamation | Joe Biden releases historic Transgender Day of Visibility presidential proclamation | Lil Nas X mocks everyone panicking over his new song View in …

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April 3, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - April 3, 2021

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - April 3, 2021 You need this today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Out White House official Karine Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman to hold a briefing in 30 years; Nevada law…

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April 2, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Pete Buttigieg teaches obtuse Fox News anchors that airports are infrastructure

Pete Buttigieg teaches obtuse Fox News anchors that airports are infrastructure Former neo-Nazi avoids prison sentence after arguing being trans is punishment enough | Joe Manchin is quietly signaling that he may vote against the Equality Act | Lil Nas X calls out the “crying nerds on the i…

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April 1, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Gender reveal turns deadly after plane flying banner crashes during party

Gender reveal turns deadly after plane flying banner crashes during party An anti-trans GOP lawmaker tried to justify himself with “science.” He failed miserably. | LGBTQ students at Christian colleges file class-action lawsuit to stop religious exemption | Military to release new trans-inc…

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March 31, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Joe Biden releases historic Transgender Day of Visibility presidential proclamation

Joe Biden releases historic Transgender Day of Visibility presidential proclamation Matt Gaetz denied having inappropriate relationship with teen boy. Is there an underage girl too? | 4 pro tips for how to be the best trans ally possible | Republican staffers privately “gloating” over the M…

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March 30, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Judge who refused to let lesbian moms adopt for the silliest reason gets shut down by Supreme Court

Judge who refused to let lesbian moms adopt for the silliest reason gets shut down by Supreme Court Nike is suing over Lil Nas X’s “Satan shoes” as boycott threats loom | Trump crashed a wedding reception at Mar-a-Lago to rant about Joe Biden | Trump judge rules professor has constitutional…

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March 29, 2021 at 4:21 PM

Lil Nas X mocks everyone panicking over his new song

Lil Nas X mocks everyone panicking over his new song Arkansas will now allow medical workers to legally refuse treating LGBTQ people | Lil Nas X claps back at Republican governor who said he’s hurting kids’ “God-given eternal soul” | Conservative Christians are driving more Americans away f…

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March 28, 2021 at 3:33 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - March 28, 2021

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Catholic church opposed suicide hotline because it included support for LGBTQ people | Catholic church opposed suicide hotline because it included support for LGBTQ people | Trans woman makes history by winning cisgender Nevada beauty pageant …

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March 26, 2021 at 4:14 PM

Lil Nas X finally releases new song & the video is super gay. How he released it was too.

Lil Nas X finally releases new song & the video is super gay. How he released it was too. Catholic church opposed suicide hotline because it included support for LGBTQ people | Pete Buttigieg says taxing drivers by the mile “shows a lot of promise” | Police arrest out Black lawmaker for…

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March 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Catholic church opposed suicide hotline because it included support for LGBTQ people

Catholic church opposed suicide hotline because it included support for LGBTQ people Dr. Rachel Levine makes history as first trans official confirmed by Senate. It’s about time. | Design for new £50 note featuring gay mathematician Alan Turing released | Twitter thinks Meghan McCain’s styl…

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March 24, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Halsey changed their pronouns because it "feels most authentic to me"

Halsey changed their pronouns because it "feels most authentic to me" Ellen DeGeneres lost almost half of her viewers after a year of toxic workplace accusations | Trans vet outed in front of his entire class at trade school. He got a $25K settlement. | Private Facebook group for cops full …

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February 25, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Rand Paul goes on unhinged transphobic rant at Dr. Rachel Levine's confirmation hearing

Rand Paul goes on unhinged transphobic rant at Dr. Rachel Levine's confirmation hearing Furious crowd forces armed police officers to release men arrested for kissing on a beach | Two Congresswomen are having a stand-off over trans rights outside their offices | Biden admin withdraws suppor…

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February 24, 2021 at 5:34 PM

5.6% of American adults say they are LGBTQ. Over half identify as bisexual.

5.6% of American adults say they are LGBTQ. Over half identify as bisexual. Mother shot her trans son & his supportive sister to death | Biden administration issues strong statement urging passage of LGBTQ civil rights bill | Trans teen trying out for “American Idol” wows America… even …

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February 23, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Rightwing CPAC conference cancels speaker after announcing theme is defeating cancel culture

Rightwing CPAC conference cancels speaker after announcing theme is defeating cancel culture QAnon Rep says LGBTQ Equality Act will hurt women, Christians & fetuses in unhinged rant | Sen. Susan Collins refuses to co-sponsor Equality Act. Will she stop it from passing? | Merrick Garland…

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February 22, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Trans woman arrested for storming the Capitol demands to be let out of jail for her own safety

Trans woman arrested for storming the Capitol demands to be let out of jail for her own safety A gay campground announces they will ban trans men so they can manage the “atmosphere” | The Biden administration is planning to push for allowing gender-neutral markers on federal IDs | A trans w…

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February 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - February 21, 2021

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Rush Limbaugh is dead & leaves behind a GOP reshaped in his repulsive image | Rush Limbaugh is dead & leaves behind a GOP reshaped in his repulsive image | Mitt Romney will oppose LGBTQ rights bill unless Christians get a right to discriminate …

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February 20, 2021 at 8:27 PM

You're invited to the 2021 Queerties!

You're invited to the 2021 Queerties! Join us live on February 24!  View this email in your browser You're invited to the queerest pop culture party of the year, hosted by our friends at Queerty!  You voted for…

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February 20, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - February 20, 2021

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - February 20, 2021 You need this today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  New bill would ban anti-LGBTQ discrimination in jury selection & it’s about to pass; Here’s a few coupl…

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February 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM

GOP lawmaker forgets "religious freedom" & gets mad at Catholic Church for pushing the COVID vaccine

GOP lawmaker forgets "religious freedom" & gets mad at Catholic Church for pushing the COVID vaccine Chasten Buttigieg had the shadiest reaction to Rush Limbaugh’s death | Trans fire chief loses discrimination lawsuit over years-old paperwork error | Pat Robertson said gay men have a se…

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February 18, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Rush Limbaugh celebrated the deaths of gay men from AIDS on his radio show

Rush Limbaugh celebrated the deaths of gay men from AIDS on his radio show Texas spent more time fighting LGBTQ civil rights than fixing their power grid. How’d that work out? | Mitch McConnell flashed “Masonic hand signs” during Senate speech according to new conspiracy | All 3 members of …

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February 17, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Mitt Romney will oppose LGBTQ rights bill unless Christians get a right to discriminate

Mitt Romney will oppose LGBTQ rights bill unless Christians get a right to discriminate The House will vote on LGBTQ civil rights protections next week | Soccer stars Ali Krieger & Ashlyn Harris announce they’ve adopted a baby daughter | “It’s a Sin” is the gay series for straight peopl…

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February 16, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Caitlyn Jenner wants you to know she will not run to be the governor of California

Caitlyn Jenner wants you to know she will not run to be the governor of California Georgia considering “a panel of three physicians” to evaluate girls’ genitals for school sports | Soccer stars Ali Krieger & Ashlyn Harris announce they’ve adopted a baby daughter | Out Democrat Brian Sim…

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February 15, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Georgia considering "a panel of three physicians" to evaluate girls' genitals for school sports

Georgia considering "a panel of three physicians" to evaluate girls' genitals for school sports Unhinged pastor demands Biden take a gay man “as his second wife” to “practice what he’s preaching” | Are you ready for Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week? | School district shuts down literacy pr…

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February 14, 2021 at 6:36 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - February 14, 2021

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Watch this 6-year-old spontaneously take the stage at a drag show & flawlessly perform “This Is Me” | Watch this 6-year-old spontaneously take the stage at a drag show & flawlessly perform “This Is Me” | J.K. Rowling’s name removed from school building o…

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February 14, 2021 at 4:59 PM

LAST CHANCE to vote for this year's Queerties!

LAST CHANCE to vote for this year's Queerties! Vote to help all your LGBTQ faves win, TODAY! View this email in your browser Our friends at Queerty are celebrating the best in LGBTQ entertainment at the 2021 Que…

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February 12, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Elliot Page? Lady Gaga? Vote now for BADASS at this year's Queerties!

Elliot Page? Lady Gaga? Vote now for BADASS at this year's Queerties! Vote to help all your LGBTQ faves win, TODAY! View this email in your browser Here are the nominees in the BADASS category at the 2021 #Queer…

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February 12, 2021 at 5:19 PM

J.K. Rowling's name removed from school building over transphobic remarks

J.K. Rowling's name removed from school building over transphobic remarks Cop with trans daughter pleas for lawmakers not to criminalize her “hero” doctor | “Bridgerton” star Golda Rosheuvel is proud to be “gay, female, Black” | We’re talking about attacks on trans athletes on the latest ep…

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February 11, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Gina Carano booted from Star Wars series as her talent agency cuts ties over social media posts

Gina Carano booted from Star Wars series as her talent agency cuts ties over social media posts Watch this 6-year-old spontaneously take the stage at a drag show & flawlessly perform “This Is Me” | J.K. Rowling’s name removed from school building over transphobic remarks | Jen Psaki shu…

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February 10, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Jen Psaki shuts down Fox News' transphobic question with "Trans rights are human rights"

Jen Psaki shuts down Fox News' transphobic question with "Trans rights are human rights" Pedro Pascal’s sister, Lux, comes out as transgender on cover of Chilean magazine | Iowa Republicans want to ban teachers from talking about transgender people | Here’s the damning video Democrats playe…

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February 9, 2021 at 5:49 PM

Iranian cleric warns followers that COVID-19 vaccine turns people gay

Iranian cleric warns followers that COVID-19 vaccine turns people gay Nikki Haley blasts Joe Biden for protecting transgender students from discrimination | “Presidential flipper” who flipped off Donald Trump won an election & oversees his golf club | Chasten Buttigieg sends a sweet mes…

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February 8, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Gender reveal cannon exploded & killed a man

Gender reveal cannon exploded & killed a man Super Bowl announcer shouts “Take off the bra & be a man!” at Super Bowl streaker | Pandemic party host tried to break into gay couple’s home while shouting slurs | “Presidential flipper” who flipped off Donald Trump won an election &…

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February 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

This Week on LGBTQ Nation - February 7, 2021

LGBTQ Nation Newsletter Pete Buttigieg becomes America’s first out Cabinet member | Pete Buttigieg becomes America’s first out Cabinet member | QAnon congresswoman sponsors bill to ban the rainbow flag at embassies View in browser / Forward / Visit Site…

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February 6, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - February 6, 2021

Special Edition: The Week in Good News - February 6, 2021 You need this today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Pete Buttigieg sworn in as the first out Cabinet Secretary in touching ceremony with Kamala Harris; Lil Nas …

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February 6, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Hear from trailblazing LGBTQ lawmakers on the new LGBTQ Nation podcast

Hear from trailblazing LGBTQ lawmakers on the new LGBTQ Nation podcast Host Alex Berg is joined by Georgia State Representative Renitta Shannon and New Hampshire State Representative Gerri Cannon.  Stay up-to-date on the issues…

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February 5, 2021 at 5:49 PM

31 anti-transgender bills filed in 20 states as GOP targets schoolchildren nationwide

31 anti-transgender bills filed in 20 states as GOP targets schoolchildren nationwide Biden issues presidential memo protecting rights of LGBTQ people internationally | Former WWE wrestler comes out as a transgender woman | Before Marjorie Taylor Greene was tossed from House committees she …

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February 4, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Conservatives can't stop talking about Lindsey Graham's latest gay controversy

Conservatives can't stop talking about Lindsey Graham's latest gay controversy Country music star T.J. Osborne comes out as gay | Ric Grenell strokes his own ego with petty attack on first out Cabinet Secretary Pete Buttigieg | Lil Nas X will be in a very queer Super Bowl ad this weekend …

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