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fromLGBTQ Nation
13 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
13 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
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#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
SF LGBT

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Why is conversion therapy so harmful? It's all about how young people form their identities. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy significantly harms LGBTQ+ youth, increasing suicidality and emotional distress during their critical identity-forming years.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ adults worry more than cis-hets about affording healthcare - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ adults face greater financial concerns regarding healthcare and basic necessities compared to non-LGBTQ+ adults.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Why is conversion therapy so harmful? It's all about how young people form their identities. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy significantly harms LGBTQ+ youth, increasing suicidality and emotional distress during their critical identity-forming years.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
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#lgbtqia
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
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Law
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Delayed community room access fuels frustration in San Francisco's Outer Sunset

A promised public meeting room next to an affordable housing development in San Francisco remains locked, frustrating community members.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
10 hours ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Vision problems in children are increasing, yet fewer kids on Medi-Cal are receiving necessary eye care.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

As gender-affirming care gets harder to access under Trump, trans people turn to GoFundMe

The cost of gender-affirming treatment is rising, leading many transgender individuals to use crowdfunding for financial support and access to care.
Television
fromQueerty
4 days ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
US politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

What to know about the controversial practice of orgasmic meditation'

Nicole Daedone's OneTaste, promoting orgasmic meditation, faced severe backlash after coercion allegations led to her federal prison sentence.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
#conversion-therapy
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
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NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
Medicine
fromQueerty
6 days ago

How did bottoms prep back in the day? A brief history of douching - Queerty

A new douching alternative, the A-Ball, raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, indicating significant interest in modern hygiene methods for sexual readiness.
SF LGBT
fromThe Bold Italic
26 minutes ago

Hunky Jesus Saved Me Again. Just Like Renewable Energy.

Hunky Jesus celebrates queer identity and community amidst rising anti-LGBTQ legislation, highlighting the importance of joy and visibility in the face of adversity.
#gender-affirming-care
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
more#gender-affirming-care
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/17/26

A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Right-wing politics
Healthcare
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

2026 Medi-Cal Long-Term Care in the Bay Area: Essentials for LGBTQ+ Families - San Francisco Bay Times

California reinstated the asset test for long-term care Medi-Cal programs, affecting eligibility for Bay Area residents with high housing costs.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Mamdani Unveils LGBTQ Office as $65 Million Pledge Remains Uncertain

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani established the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs but has not allocated promised funds for gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
4 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
#trans-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
more#trans-rights
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

New York City Law Requires Hospitals To Post Trans Patient Rights

New York City's Local Law 126 requires hospitals to display signs informing transgender patients of their rights, including being addressed by preferred names and pronouns, and to publish lists of gender-affirming services.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

The moms who risked jail & deportation to fight for their trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Three mothers were arrested protesting proposed Trump administration rules that would eliminate federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors at hospitals nationwide.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Oakland City Council Reaffirms Commitment to Gender-Affirming Care - San Francisco Bay Times

Oakland City Council passed a resolution to protect TGNCI2S residents' access to medically necessary healthcare amid federal funding threats.
NYC LGBT
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

New York City Law Requires Hospitals To Post Trans Patient Rights

New York City's Local Law 126 requires hospitals to display signs informing transgender patients of their rights, including being addressed by preferred names and pronouns, and to publish lists of gender-affirming services.
more#transgender-rights
#transgender
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
more#transgender
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

How becoming a drag queen allowed this trans man to finally be his complete self - LGBTQ Nation

Juniper Brown's journey through gender dysphoria led him to embrace his identity as a drag queen, overcoming childhood anxiety and adversity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

The number of same-sex couples in the U.S. has doubled in two decades, despite renewed political opposition to marriage equality.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
#transgender-healthcare
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Adult trans patients left reeling after hospital cancels vaginoplasties without explanation - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Adult trans patients left reeling after hospital cancels vaginoplasties without explanation - LGBTQ Nation

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LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Gay man fights husband's "dehumanizing" & "barbaric" detention by ICE - LGBTQ Nation

A New York same-sex couple faced arbitrary and dehumanizing ICE detention during green card processing, revealing a deliberately cruel immigration system designed to be impenetrable and insular at every step.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why LGBTQ+ Youth Are More Likely to Be Trafficked

LGBTQ+ youth face at least twice the trafficking risk of heterosexual peers, with nearly 50 percent of commercially sexually exploited youth identifying as LGBTQ+, driven by family rejection, homelessness, and discrimination.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Montana's GOP tried to legally erase trans people & failed. Now it's trying again... - LGBTQ Nation

Montana's new law defines gender strictly based on reproductive anatomy, erasing non-conforming gender identities and impacting various legal areas.
Artificial intelligence
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Can queer and trans folks trust AI?

Nonbinary, transgender, multiracial, and disabled individuals report more negative attitudes toward AI, with nonbinary people especially opposed because AI enforces categorizations.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Teaching LGBTQ History is Required in California but Many Teachers Still Hesitate

LGBTQ history is legally mandated in California education, highlighting its importance despite pushback from some parents and students.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The workplace just got even less friendly for LGBTQ+ workers

The EEOC rescinded its 2024 workplace-harassment guidance, removing updated protections and examples—potentially weakening enforcement and disproportionately affecting LGBTQ+ workers.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why "Confidence" Is the Wrong Goal

Self-confidence requires a nervous system that perceives safety, secure attachment, and self-trust, not only behavioral practice or positive affirmations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

GOP lawmakers want to create a statewide list of trans people based on medical information - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee House Bill 754 would require healthcare providers to publicly report detailed personal and medical information about transgender patients, potentially violating HIPAA privacy protections and exposing residents to harassment.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

His parents cut him off for being trans. He'll graduate on time thanks to the kindness of strangers. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender MIT student received nearly $90,000 in community fundraising support after his parents cut financial aid and he faced eviction from student housing due to his gender identity.
LGBT
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

What's Really at Stake When Funders Abandon Transgender Communities? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Anti-trans messaging has become a core political strategy with $215 million spent on ads targeting 1% of the population, representing coordinated scapegoating and rollback of civil rights through legislation, executive orders, and judicial decisions.
LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

NYU Langone Health ends transgender youth health program

NYU Langone Health discontinued its Transgender Youth Health Program, citing regulatory environment and the medical director's departure, leaving families seeking alternative gender-related care for minors.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

9% of Americans identify as LGBTQ+ - LGBTQ Nation

9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, most identify as bisexual, with higher prevalence among younger adults and Democrats than older adults and Republicans.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

How AIDS activists revolutionized modern-day patients' rights for everyone - LGBTQ Nation

ACT UP combined confrontational public protests with inside institutional engagement to accelerate drug approval and center patients' rights during the AIDS crisis.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

A hotel kicked a lesbian out of a women's restroom for being "a man." Now it's changing its story. - LGBTQ Nation

A hotel suspended a guard who wrongly removed a lesbian couple from a women's restroom, retrained staff on inclusion, and donated to an LGBTQ+ organization.
LGBT
fromPUNCH
2 months ago

Could Sports Revive the Lesbian Bar Scene?

Lesbian bars rebounded from a steep decline through queer-coded spaces, women's-sports bars, community events, and pop-up strategies that proved local demand.
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