LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Happy International Lesbian Day!

Support the Lavender Wave John, We wanted to wish you a Happy International Lesbian Day! It’s great to shine a light on all the wonderful lesbian elected officials serving around the country. Right now, 282 out lesbians are serving in office – from the U.S. Senate to mayor’s…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 8, 2024 at 1:50 PM

🎉And the winners are.... (for the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and Global Trailblazer Award)!🎉

Peruvian Congresswoman Susel Paredes and Kentucky State Representative Keturah Herron! John, You nominated a slate of amazing LGBTQ+ leaders from around the world for the 2024 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award - and you voted for the leaders yo…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Training LGBTQ+ leaders in Los Angeles, historic # of LGBTQ+ judges and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Register Now – Key Deadlines are Fast Approaching! Our Fall Registration Conference Registration Rate is ending soon – don’t miss your chance to save on your ticket for the 2024 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Co…

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  Sarah Pope, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Don't forget to VOTE for the winners of 🌈Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award & Global Trailblazer Award!🌈

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! ADD YOUR VOTE John, The Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award is given to an up-and-coming state or local LGBTQ+ elected official who is based in the United States. The Global Trailblazer Award honors a…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 1:01 PM

VOTE: for the winners of 🌈Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award & Global Trailblazer Award!🌈

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! ADD YOUR VOTE John, It's true! It's time to vote for the 2024 winners of the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Voting for both awards closes on September 2nd at mid…

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  Sarah Pope, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Calling all bargain hunters: the '24 Early Bird Conference Rate is about to disappear!

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on December 5-7, 2024! John: We wanted to let you know our Early Bird rate for the 2024 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference is still going on - but it ends September 15th! Register before midnight on the 15th and save $150 on your Conference tick…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

August 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM

LGBTQ+ Voices on the DNC Stage, Saying Goodbye to the VCIs and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Live from the Democratic National Convention In July, Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the nominee for the Democratic party. We joined many in celebrating her historic nomination, as well as her …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Add your nominees: Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award & Global Trailblazer Award!

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! John, DON'T FORGET - we are now accepting nominations for the 2024 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Who do you think should win these prestigious awards? Name your nomin…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Minnesota is an LGBTQ+ refuge (thanks to these electeds 💖)

Together with Governor Walz, they got it done. A year after Minnesota became a trans refuge, ‘transplants’ make themselves at home -- MPR News John: one year ago, Governor Tim Walz - now VP nominee Tim Walz! - signed a trans refuge bill into law, ensuring LGBTQ+ people had a sa…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

August 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Add your nominees: Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award & Global Trailblazer Award!

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! John, We're so excited – we are now accepting nominations for the 2024 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Who do you think should win these prestigious awards? Name your n…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Meet the 2024 Victory Empowerment Fellows, VI in the DR and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About NOW LIVE: the 2024 Out for America Report! The 2024 Out for America report, our annual look at the number and demographics of out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the United States. If you want to get into the deta…

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  Mayor Annise Parker, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM

A staunch ally in the Oval Office.

We are sincerely grateful for President Biden. John, Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced he would not continue seeking reelection. During his time in office, President Biden led the most progressive and inclusive presidential term in American history, ensuring LGBTQ+ voices…

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July 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Most Americans oppose drag bans. Are you one of them?

Despite the creativity, tenacity and artistry continuously displayed by drag performers... Today is International Drag Day, John! But despite the creativity, tenacity and artistry continuously displayed by drag performers, bigoted politicians are still trying to criminalize and d…

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  Sarah Pope, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM

52 non-binary leaders currently ✨serving ✨

Happy Non-Binary Awareness Week! John, happy Non-Binary Awareness Week! It’s great to shine a light on all the wonderful out non-binary elected officials serving around the country. Right now, just 52 non-binary leaders are in office – from state legislatures to mayor’s office…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Democracy's on the ballot in 2024

Together, we will bring more LGBTQ+ voices to the halls of political power. John, I know you've seen the headlines and heard the speeches - you know that this election is essential for LGBTQ+ rights. But that isn't the only thing on the ballot: our democracy is at stake too. {S…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM

"certain inalienable Rights".

American needs us. John: At a time when the Supreme Court has gutted essential civil and voting rights, taken away the right to choose, enforced presidential immunity and plans to hear a defining case on trans rights, celebrating our democracy feels different this year. As we r…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 1:02 PM

55 years of fighting. 55 years of progress.

Stonewall's legacy. John: Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, John. 55 years since a brave group led by Black and brown LGBTQ+ people launched an uprising against police brutality. 55 years since the launch of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. 55 years of …

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 9:05 PM

📰NEW📰: growing # of LGBTQ+ elected officials (2024 Out for America report!)

A record-breaking 1,303 LGBTQ+ elected officials are currently serving in elected office John: I'm so excited to share with you the 2024 Out for America report, our annual look at the number and demographics of out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the United States. If you want to ge…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 12:47 PM

Meet the 2024 Summer VCIs, Ready to Run Hub Launched and Conference Registration is Open!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Registration is open: 2024 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference! Every year, more than 600 LGBTQ+ elected officials, activists, leaders and allies from across the globe join Victory Institute in the nation’…

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  Itay Balely, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 12, 2024 at 6:17 PM

📲💡Introducing: the Ready to Run Hub💡📲

The tools to run (look no further!) I am thrilled to share an exciting new resource with you, John: LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's Ready to Run Hub is now LIVE! This innovative resource is designed to provide LGBTQ+ candidates and individuals considering a run for office with a comp…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 3:29 PM

🎉Registration for the 2024 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference is now OPEN!🎉

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on December 5-7, 2024! John: Every year, more than 600 LGBTQ+ elected officials, activists, leaders and allies from across the globe join Victory Institute in the nation’s capital to schmooze and strategize with colleagues. And it's almost time to ga…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Celebrating Harvey Milk's Legacy, the new David Bohnett Leaders and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Honoring Harvey Milk’s Legacy Celebrating Harvey Milk Day is vital in honoring the enduring legacy of one of the most influential figures in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Harvey Milk, one of the first out LGB…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Maine's trans refuge bill

Maine joins the 15 other states that have taken steps to protect trans people. John: In April, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a groundbreaking bill into law, making Maine a sanctuary state for trans people and those seeking abortions. This legislation was championed by a coal…

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May 23, 2024 at 3:50 PM

✅Trans rights in Kansas (these three elected officials)

Heather, Susan and Brandon got it done. Kansas bill to limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors dies after failed veto override Supporters were two votes short when two Republicans switched their votes and prevented the Legislature from overriding the Democratic govern…

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  Kathy Hubbard · [email protected]

May 17, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Wish Annise a Happy Birthday with me

Today, I’m celebrating. Hello John, Today, I’m celebrating the birthday of my wife and best friend, Annise Parker. Since becoming President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, Annise is always on-the-go, and spending time traveling across the nation to support LGBTQ+ leaders…

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May 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Sign Mayor Annise Parker's birthday card! 🥳🥳

Sign her birthday card and wish her well John, we're organizing a birthday surprise for our President & CEO, Mayor Annise Parker! Her birthday is Friday, and we want to give her a card signed by our amazing supporters. Add your name and leave her a special birthday note! …

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 2:38 PM

🎊New: Meet the 2024 Bohnett Fellows!🎊

Jason, Fabian, Zooey, Victor, Tippi, Rachel, Kameron John, it's our pleasure to introduce you to the 2024 David Bohnett Leaders Fellows! For more than 20 years, Victory Institute and the David Bohnett Foundation have sent hundreds of LGBTQ+ elected and appointed officials for a m…

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May 1, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month!

Only 41 out AAPI LGBTQ+ officials in the entire country! John, Happy AAPI Heritage Month! This month, we'll be highlighting the phenomenal AAPI LGBTQ+ leaders who paved the way. But there's still so much history to make. Today, there are only 41 out AAPI LGBTQ+ officials in t…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Saying goodbye to our Spring VCIs, Trainings in Peru & Honduras and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About REGISTER NOW: Few Spots Left for the Upcoming Candidate & Campaign Training Information Session! Mark your calendars: Join LGBTQ+ Victory Institute for an information session to talk about our signature 4…

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April 26, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day!

Support the Lavender Wave John, We wanted to wish you a Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! It’s great to shine a light on all the wonderful lesbian elected officials serving around the country. Right now, 287 are in office – from the U.S. Senate to mayor’s offices to school board…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Democracy's on the ballot in 2024 (are you in?)

Together, we will bring more LGBTQ+ voices to the halls of political power. John, I know you've seen the headlines and heard the speeches - you know that this election is essential for LGBTQ+ rights. But that isn't the only thing on the ballot: our democracy is at stake too. Al…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 2:02 PM

SIGN ON: Anti-LGBTQ bills have skyrocketed...

650+ bills in 2023 alone! John, this image is shocking... ➡️ SIGN THE PLEDGE ⬅️ In the past few years, the number of bills attacking LGBTQ+ people - especially trans people - have SKYROCKETED. And over 660 anti-LGBTQ bills were circulating during the 2024 legislative…

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  Seth Schermer, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 1:01 PM

NEW: the David Mixner Political Appointments Program

Our tribute to David's tireless advocacy for LGBTQ+ political power. John, David Mixner was a dear friend and mentor of mine. I was able to see him just before he passed, to be able to connect with him and laugh together one more time. I will always treasure the stories David sh…

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  Sarah Pope, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Victory Empowerment Fellowship!

The first out LGBTQ+ person to win public office in the U.S. John, Calling all LGBTQ+ leaders of color and trans leaders: we are now accepting applications for the 2024 Victory Empowerment Fellowship! If you're ready to apply or want to help us spread the word, check out victory…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 2, 2024 at 1:56 PM

The historic first: Kathy Kozachenko.

The first out LGBTQ+ person to win public office in the U.S. John, Every year on April 2nd, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute celebrates our original historic first: Kathy Kozachenko. In 1974, Kathy ran as an out lesbian for a seat on the Ann Arbor City Council - and WON, officially beco…

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March 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Trans leaders are fighting for all of us.

We must keep fighting to elect trans leaders. John, This International Transgender Day of Visibility, we don't want to entirely focus on the wave of bigoted bills. We wanted to share this headline to highlight the good news: the number of trans and non-binary people running for…

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March 28, 2024 at 9:16 PM

A new report on LGBTQ+ Women Candidates, Marriage Equality in Virginia and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Conference Proposals Due & Registration Opens for our Southern CCT! Submissions are now open - submit a speaker or workshop proposal for the International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference 2024 here! Proposals are…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 4:44 PM

READ: The Experiences of LGBTQ+ Women Candidates

As we close out Women's History Month... John, I'm so excited to share that LGBTQ+ Victory Institute and Loyola Marymount University released a new report brief on the experiences of LGBTQ+ women candidates on the campaign trail. You can read the full report brief -- The Exp…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM

‘Virginia will be for lovers’

This is a huge win for Virginia's LGBTQ+ community. ‘Virginia will be for lovers’: Youngkin signs marriage equality bills into law -- ABC 8 News John, did you see the good news from Virginia? LGBTQ+ elected officials Senator Adam Ebbin and Delegate Rozia Henson have successfully …

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  Mayor Annise Parker, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 3:59 AM

His life was about service to others.

Honoring and remembering David Mixner Dear John, Today, we lost David Mixner, a founding father of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and our movement for equality. David was a courageous, resilient and unyielding force for social change at a time when our community faced widespread discrimin…

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March 8, 2024 at 4:15 PM

A woman's place is in the U.S. House

Happy Black History Month! John, Happy International Women's Day! So many important LGBTQ+ milestones were achieved because of the hard work of LGBTQ+ women – and it’s important we keep their legacies alive. Right now, Victory Institute is making big investments to locate, t…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 3:02 PM

READ: The Experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Candidates

As we close out Black History Month... John, I'm so excited to share that LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, the Black Leaders Caucus and Loyola Marymount University released a new report brief on the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ candidates on the campaign trail. You can read the full…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 10:43 PM

Honoring Nex Benedict, a new report on the Experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Candidates and more.

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About New Report on the Experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Candidates LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, the Black Leaders Caucus and Loyola Marymount University released a new report brief on the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ candid…

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  Itay Balely, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM

your time2run, John?

Our upcoming (free) sessions! John, don't forget: LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is hosting our free, virtual Time2Run Webinar very soon! Don't worry if you haven't registered yet - there's still plenty of time to grab your ticket. REGISTER HERE Maybe you're not sure where to get…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Elections have consequences.

A huge win for Virginia's LGBTQ+ community Hey John: did you see the good news from Virginia? Thanks to the pro-equality majority in the state legislature - including the LGBTQ+ elected officials we helped train - a huge slate of anti-trans bills failed to pass! This is a huge w…

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  Itay Balely, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

❤️Love❤️ is a free, virtual event invitation (two included!)

we L.O.V.E. these upcoming (free) sessions! Roses are red, violets are blue, plenty of bigots are running for office, so WHY AREN'T YOU?! Calling all potential, future or current LGBTQ+ candidates! LGBTQ+ Victory Institute has two virtual, FREE events coming up that will hel…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM

TODAY: Tammy Baldwin's birthday! 🎁🎉

Add your name ... John: Today is the day - it's officially Tammy Baldwin's birthday! We're collecting signatures from our best supporters, and sending them to the first out LGBTQ+ U.S. Senator herself. Let Tammy know you're wishing her a very happy birthday - sign here! …

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February 8, 2024 at 3:47 PM

SIGN: wish Tammy Baldwin a happy birthday!!

Add your name ... Hey John: it's almost U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's birthday! We can't wait to celebrate our first out LGBTQ+ Senator. Will you sign Tammy's card and wish her a happy birthday?! Tammy has shattered so many rainbow ceilings. She was the first out LGBTQ+ pe…

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  Mayor Annise Parker, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 3:21 PM

This is not goodbye.

But this is a thank you. John, I have bittersweet news to share with you today: at the end of 2024, I will leave LGBTQ+ Victory Institute. This is not goodbye. I have many months of work ahead in an election year that is critical for our community and our democracy. But this is…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Correction: Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ History

Happy Black History Month! John: in an earlier version of this email, we made a mistake. Instead of showing Virginia state Delegate Joshua Cole's headshot in the below graphic, we showed Pennsylvania state Representative Malcolm Kenyatta's. That's an embarrassing typo to make on …

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