Nick Famularo, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Big news: our next round of endorsements is here 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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

April 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM

49 states + D.C.

Take a look at this map John, We have already elected 30 new LGBTQ+ leaders this year because our community works together. Just look at this map of our 2025 supporters: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immedia…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Stopping anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

more than 850 anti-LGBTQ bills If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $15 Express Donate: $35 Or, donate another amount John, extremist lawmakers are pushing anti-LGBTQ+ l…

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  Evan Low, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Now is the time to unite for our freedom.

Join LGBTQ+ Victory Fund on April 27th in Washington, D.C. for our 2025 National Champagne Brunch! John, LGBTQ+ rights are facing extreme opposition nationwide. More than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced across the country in the past year alone, many targeting transge…

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  Blake Cooper Griffin · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM

“We’re not going anywhere.”

I wanted to share my story from the Houston Champagne Brunch. John: Recently, I had the incredible honor of speaking at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s Champagne Brunch in Houston. And let me tell you: it was one of those rare rooms that felt electric with hope, purpose, and possibility …

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM

take back the South

And the rest of these legislatures! John: The South has become ground zero for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, with states like Tennessee, North Carolina and Arkansas leading the charge on bills that attack our rights and target trans communities. Despite this, we've made historic gai…

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

April 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM

invisible

Show Trump that America knows he’s wrong. We feel less safe. But we refuse to be invisible. Show Trump that America knows he’s wrong Donate to elect LGBTQ+ officials who will stand up for our community >> John, President Trump’s outrageous and offensive attempt to ban tran…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM

They belong in office (help them get there!)

Who runs the world? Let’s make sure it’s LGBTQ+ women. John, LGBTQ+ women are severely underrepresented in government—but when they run, they win. And this year, they’re stepping up like never before to fight back against rising extremism. Running as an out woman isn't easy…

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

April 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM

America’s cities

Our cities need strong LGBTQ+ officials who will lead us to a more EQUAL future. John, For decades, the LGBTQ+ community has found freedom -- and built power -- in America’s cities. Our cities need strong LGBTQ+ officials who will lead us to a more EQUAL future. That’s why Vic…

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  Nick Famularo, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Clean sweep in Wisconsin (keep the momentum going!)

And so many more! John: Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court race grabbed a lot of headlines (and we needed them!). But here's more exciting news: ALL of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsed candidates in Wisconsin WON their campaigns! And they aren't the only LGBTQ+ candidates who…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Major endorsements for Chris Pappas, Daniel Hernández and Brianna Titone, Sweep in Wisconsin and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Key 2025 and 2025 Endorsements! It’s official: we’re endorsing 37 candidates for state and local offices in the upcoming 2025 and 2026 elections! Among these endorsements is Brianna Titone, who is running for…

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  Lizzie Bjork, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM

their regressive agendas

Rolling back marriage equality. More bigoted "religious freedom laws." More petty restrictions on reproductive freedom. More attacks against the right to privacy. More regulations decimating healthcare. More partisan gerrymandering, ensuring another cycle of destructive legislation in the state l…

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  Evynn Bronson, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Tim Gunn is joining us at National Champagne Brunch… Secure your seat today!

A legendary speaker, an unforgettable Brunch. Will we see you there? We have some fabulous news, John! The one and only Tim Gunn is joining us on stage at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s National Champagne Brunch, and we couldn’t be more excited! You know Tim as the beloved mentor from Pr…

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

March 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM

527 anti-LGBTQ bills circulating in the state legislatures

It was never just about sports. New Poll Shows Massive Opposition To The Active US Government Censorship Of Trans People -- Erin in the Morning John, You would think that with everything going on right now, legislators would take a break from attacking the LGBTQ+ community. But…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM

We need these 🏳️‍🌈 candidates in office🎉🎉

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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  Lizzie Bjork, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM

"9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rights"

Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota Lawmakers in 9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rights -- NBC Out John, bigots know they've had a sympathetic majority on the Supreme Court. In Missouri, Oklahoma, …

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  Nick Famularo, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM

April elections bring...

April victories! John, we're getting ready for a busy April. As you can see, we have a lot of LGBTQ+ candidates on the ballot, and we have to help them win! This is our first big slate of elections, and it's just beginning. We have a chance to close the representation gap,…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM

More anti-LGBTQ actions BLOCKED by courts, ensuring history for LGBTQ+ women and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About LGBTQ+ Women are Ready to Make History in 2025! Queer women candidates are breaking barriers and making history in elections across the country—but there’s still more work to do. This Women’s History Month, l…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Women’s History Month is about celebrating trailblazers.

LGBTQ+ women on the ballot 🏳️‍🌈 John, Women’s History Month is about celebrating trailblazers. And right now, LGBTQ+ women are stepping up to make history. But here’s the reality: LGBTQ+ women are severely underrepresented in government—and for trans women, the gap is even more …

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Montana & North Dakota

Here's how we take back these states John, LGBTQ+ lawmakers in Montana & North Dakota stopped anti-trans & anti-equality bills. Now, we have to send them reinforcements! In Montana, State Representatives Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell took to the House floor and delivered po…

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

March 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM

That’s not representation….

That's ridiculous! John, we've already endorsed over 75 out candidates for the 2025 campaign cycle! And that's just the start: we know LGBTQ+ people are going to run in record numbers in 2025. This year, we have a chance to close the representation gap, make LGBTQ+ history…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM

To protect marriage in Virginia, we have to hold the majority in 2025.

Our LGBTQ+ candidates are on the ballot again! John, In 2019, pro-equality candidates took back the Virginia House of Delegates. They ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, made sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes to combat discrimination in housing and workpl…

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM

"That is not a fetish. That is my family."

They're speaking out against hateful anti-trans bills. John: With all the negative headlines right now, we wanted to share some quotes from LGBTQ+ lawmakers on the frontlines who are working to defeat anti-trans bills. They're bravely speaking out to defend trans and nonbinary r…

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

March 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM

America's school boards

“indoctrinating kids into their religious cult.” Education Department investigating Northern Virginia school districts for transgender support policies - The Hill It's official: Trump's Administration is abusing the power of the Department of Education to target LGBTQ+-friendly s…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Impossible to ignore.

Evan's call to action... "My goal is simple but urgent: to ensure LGBTQ+ people are not just present in politics but leading at every level — federal, state, and local. We’re facing a wave of legislation aimed at silencing our voices, and the best way to fight back is to lead, t…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM

Our new President & CEO, the February endorsements and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Welcome, Evan Low! This week, we welcome former Campbell City Councilmember, Mayor and California State Assemblymember Evan Low as the next President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund! Hear a special message f…

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  Evan Low, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Paying it forward

20 years later, I’m honored to be Victory Fund’s new President & CEO. Hi John! Evan Low here! I know how tough it is to run for office as an LGBTQ+ candidate. I ran my first campaign when I was 20 years old – and I lost. But when I ran, Victory Fund had my back. And now, 20…

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM

California, Colorado and Hawaii ALL protected love

We have to keep the momentum going! John, Here's the bad news: It's clear the Supreme Court isn't going to defend LGBTQ+ equality. State representatives in three states - Idaho, Montana, and Michigan - have called for the courts to reexamine Obergefell. And right now, more than …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Our rights are on the line: we need these 🏳️‍🌈 candidates in office

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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

February 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Last time in VA...

Here's what we did to win John: In 2023, nine Victory Fund endorsed candidates were running for the state legislature in Virginia. And guess what? All nine of them won! Because of their victories, there are pro-equality majorities in both the Virginia House and Senate. This win…

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

February 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM

dangerous precedent

"Will it work?" For transgender advocates, restricting health care comes right out of anti-abortion playbook -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel You read that right, John. The same playbook that dismantled Roe is being used to dismantle gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ rights. The cas…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM

"There's no bottom to the cruelty."

We won't let Trump and Musk get away with this. John, It's only February, but what a year it has been. Anti-trans bills are popping up all over the country, including bathroom bills in Ohio, sweeping anti-trans bills in Texas and an anti-trans sports ban in the U.S. House. Trum…

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  Lizzie Bjork, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM

📢Trump Admin targeting LGBTQ+-friendly schools in VA 📢

Their work should be celebrated, not prosecuted. John, It's official: Trump's Administration is using the Department of Education to target LGBTQ+-friendly school districts. And their current target? Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties in Virgini…

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

February 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Across the aisle, people agree: WAY TOO MUCH transphobia

MOST Americans believe these attacks go too far. John, In 2025, bigots have doubled down (AGAIN) and introduced more than 388 horrific anti-LGBTQ bills. They're trying to scrub trans people from history and LGBTQ+ information from government websites. But a post-election poll f…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Blocked executive orders, wins in Oklahoma and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Paula Lewis Wins Reelection! Great news from our first election of the new year: Paula Lewis has won her reelection campaign to Oklahoma City Public School Board of Education this week with over 53% of the vo…

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

February 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM

what's more romantic than protecting love?

Nothing! Happy Valentine’s Day, John! We hope you're able to spend your day with the ones you love. On a day like today, it’s disheartening to know that lawmakers in Idaho are calling on the Supreme Court to review marriage equality. It's frustrating to think that the President…

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  Lizzie Bjork, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM

What's at stake in Virginia?

To protect marriage in Virginia, we have to hold the majority in 2025. John, In 2019, pro-equality candidates took back the Virginia House of Delegates. They ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, made sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes to combat discriminati…

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

February 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM

"It's vile. It's twisted."

They're speaking out against Trump and bigots in Congress as they pass hateful anti-trans bills. John: With all the negative headlines right now, we wanted to share four quotes from LGBTQ+ members of Congress on the frontlines in the fight for equality. We were so proud to help …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM

John, we found this letter in our archives...

“We are praying that God will show His displeasure with your campaign and render it ineffective.” John, we found this letter in our archives, and wanted to share it with you… This is what Victory Fund and our candidates are fighting against: persistent, disgusting bigotry…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM

We did this, John. Let's keep going ↗️↗️

the tip of the iceberg There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide -- The Advocate John, in the midst of a lot of bad news, I wanted to share some very good news with you. At least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races in 2024, and at least 1,389 LGBTQ+ lea…

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

February 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM

From Texas to Pennsylvania, from California to New York

🌈America needs us.🌈 John, these LGBTQ+ candidates are ready to make history. From Texas to Pennsylvania, from California to New York, we're standing with proud pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates who are ready to defend equality and ensure anti-equality bills are defeated. We've see…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Black LGBTQ+ history made, with more to come:

Future Black History John, Happy Black History Month! This month, we'll be highlighting the phenomenal Black LGBTQ+ leaders who paved the way. But there's still so much history to make. Today, there are barely 140 out LGBTQ+ Black officials in the entire country. Black people…

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

January 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Iowa's tampering with civil rights, Idaho against marriage equality...

We have to keep fighting. John, Unfortunately, bigots saw the results of the 2024 elections and took it as a mandate to dismantle LGBTQ+ rights. They're already hammering away at equality. Here's just some of the anti-LGBTQ stories we're seeing: Federal judge vacates Biden’s Ti…

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  Nick Famularo, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM

How we reelected Tammy Baldwin

She’s back in the U.S. Senate, John! John: I’m proud to say that during the 2024 elections, we went all-in to reelect U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. Living in Madison, WI, I was on-the-ground organizing phone banks, field events and rallying the LGBTQ+ community since the primary. …

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM

the 2025 candidates (so far!)

February and March elections are right around the corner John, LGBTQ+ candidates are already announcing their campaigns for 2025 (and we're endorsing them!). We're rolling out endorsements for February and March elections, and we have even more campaigns to review for the summ…

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

January 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Did you see the news from Idaho?

More than half of the U.S. states would ban marriage equality. John, Did you see the news? A new resolution in Idaho calls for the Supreme Court to review their ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, saying America must return to the "natural definition" of marriage, which is "between…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM

Both the President & House advance anti-trans campaign promises, equality in VA and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Anti-Trans Bill Passes in the U.S. House The anti-equality majority in the U.S. House has passed an anti-trans sports ban. They're attempting to rewrite Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits s…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Quoting Genesis while passing hateful legislation

They've passed an anti-trans sports ban. Speaker Johnson Cites Genesis After House Passes Bill Banning Trans People From Women’s Sports -- Word & Way John, the anti-equality majority in the U.S. House has passed an anti-trans sports ban. They're attempting to rewrite Title I…

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

January 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Remembering Roe, Cecile and moving the work forward

Today is the 52nd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Roe v Wade. John, Today is the 52nd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Roe v Wade. For half a century Roe was the guiding force of reproductive rights nationwide. But in 2022, the Supreme Cour…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM

"The idea of separation of church and legislature is one of the biggest things that personally really pisses me off.”

Leave it up to the states? Here's what that looks like... John, Some people argue that LGBTQ+ rights should be left to individual states. But if we let that happen, here's how certain states would decide: In Montana, lawmakers just pushed a discriminatory bathroom bill to the …

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