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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Pete Buttigieg on Civil Rights
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor:
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- Transportation decisions have hurt minority neighborhoods. (Dec 2020)
- Fight racial, economic injustice with transportation policy. (Dec 2020)
- OpEd: Appointed to Cabinet solely because he's gay. (Dec 2020)
- Federal funding should never be used to discriminate. (Feb 2020)
- Campaign co-chaired by member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2020)
- Look at reparations to mend generational theft of racism. (Dec 2019)
- I welcome the challenge of connecting with black voters. (Nov 2019)
- I knew I was different long before I knew I was gay. (Oct 2019)
- An Equality Act will fight discrimination on many fronts. (Oct 2019)
- We need a systemic approach to replace racist system. (Sep 2019)
- Black voters more interested in issues than his being gay. (Aug 2019)
- Systemic racism has touched every part of American life. (Jul 2019)
- Douglass Plan: tackle racial inequality with funding & laws. (Jul 2019)
- Racial inequality compounds, which is why it is persistent. (Jul 2019)
- White America needs to face roots of systemic racism. (Jul 2019)
- Has dealt with racism & police violence, but it's not enough. (Jun 2019)
- If U.S. to address human rights, we need to be credible. (Apr 2019)
- Problem about me being gay means problem with my creator. (Apr 2019)
- Address racial divide by showing up & building trust. (Apr 2019)
- Calls for redistricting reform; questions Electoral College. (Feb 2019)
- As mayor, renamed main street as Martin Luther King Blvd. (Feb 2019)
- Declared "open city" for LGBT, when state became anti-LGBT. (Feb 2019)
- Someday, politicians won't have to come out as gay. (Feb 2019)
- For LGBT rights, but doesn't presume to speak for everyone. (Feb 2019)
- Supports Equality Act; need better legislation. (Feb 2019)
- Trans members of the military deserve presidential support. (Feb 2019)
- Voters have judged his record, not his marriage. (Feb 2019)
- Freedom is personal, not about government regulation. (Jan 2017)
- Came out as gay, to inspire others to judge character. (Jun 2015)
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Daniel Coats on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Opposes affirmative action. (Aug 2010)
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Eric Holcomb on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Calls for resignation of Indiana AG over harassment charge. (Jun 2019)
- Signed into law consolidation of minority precincts. (Apr 2019)
- Hate crimes not about thoughts, but about actions. (Dec 2018)
- Supports enacting hate crime laws. (Aug 2018)
- Now supports protecting sexual orientation, gender identity. (Aug 2018)
- Supportive of the LGBT community: zero discrimination. (Nov 2015)
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Eddie Melton on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Will fight to enact state hate crimes law. (Dec 2019)
- Endorsed by the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus PAC. (Dec 2019)
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Woody Myers on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Fought to keep teenage boy with AIDS in school after banning. (Dec 2019)
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Senate:
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Evan Bayh on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (IN):
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- Continue affirmative action programs without quotas. (Jan 1998)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
- Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Brian Bosma on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- No civil unions; no gay marriage. (Nov 2012)
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Mike Braun on Civil Rights
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Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator:
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- Traditional marriage should be between a man & a woman. (Nov 2018)
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Joe Donnelly on Civil Rights
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
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- Protect LGBT Hoosiers from discrimination. (Feb 2016)
- Repeal don't-ask-don't-tell; support marriage equality. (Apr 2013)
- Opposes same sex marriage. (Apr 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Apr 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Eric Holcomb on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Calls for resignation of Indiana AG over harassment charge. (Jun 2019)
- Signed into law consolidation of minority precincts. (Apr 2019)
- Hate crimes not about thoughts, but about actions. (Dec 2018)
- Supports enacting hate crime laws. (Aug 2018)
- Now supports protecting sexual orientation, gender identity. (Aug 2018)
- Supportive of the LGBT community: zero discrimination. (Nov 2015)
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Mark Hurt on Civil Rights
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Luke Messer on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Todd Rokita on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Feb 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Andrew Straw on Civil Rights
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Disability party candidate for Vermont House:
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- Same-sex marriage is none of state's business. (Mar 2018)
- Gay marriage bans are like anti-miscegenation laws. (Mar 2018)
- Incentives to hire qualified women into management. (Feb 2018)
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Marlin Stutzman on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Todd Young on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Rated 30% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Jim Baird on Civil Rights
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Jim Banks on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 3):
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- Let businesses express traditional religious values. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
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Larry Bucshon on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 8):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Andre Carson on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Trey Hollingsworth on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 9):
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- Allow transgender people in the military. (Jun 2019)
- Opposes sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
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Luke Messer on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 6):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Greg Pence on Civil Rights
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| Republican (District 6):
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Todd Rokita on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 4):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Feb 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Peter Visclosky on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (IN-1):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Rated 79% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Jackie Walorski on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (May 2016)
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Todd Young on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 9):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Rated 30% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mitch Daniels on Civil Rights
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Republican IN Governor:
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- Traditional definition of marriage AND non-discrimination. (Sep 2011)
- Raised women and minority contracting in public positions. (Sep 2011)
- No same-sex marriage nor civil unions. (Nov 2008)
- No affirmative action in public college admissions. (Nov 2008)
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John Gregg on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Supports equal pay for equal work. (Jan 2016)
- Civil rights statute should support sexual orientation. (Jan 2016)
- Supports the legality of gay marriage in Indiana. (Dec 2015)
- Protect LGBT rights; religious rights are already protected. (Sep 2015)
- 2012: No same-sex marriage; 2015: marriage & more for LGBT. (Aug 2015)
- Hoosiers welcome others inclusively; RFRA is divisive. (Jun 2015)
- Sexual orientation & gender identity are civil rights issues. (May 2015)
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Mike Pence on Civil Rights
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Republican Vice President:
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- Trump condemns neo-Nazis and has Jewish grandchildren. (Oct 2020)
- Criticized 1992 Civil Rights Act as being about "quotas". (Sep 2020)
- Refused to say "Black lives matter". (Sep 2020)
- No evidence of hate crimes over gender identity. (Sep 2020)
- Changing definition of marriage is abolishing marriage. (Sep 2020)
- OpEd: RFRA seen as allowing discrimination against gays. (Feb 2019)
- OpEd: supports conversion therapy & anti-LGBTQ extremism. (Aug 2018)
- No place in our administration for LGBTQ discrimination. (Jan 2017)
- RFRA Fix: ensure that religious freedom doesn't discriminate. (Sep 2016)
- Pro-business environment better for wages than equal pay. (Jul 2016)
- Opposes pay equity; close wage gap by growing economy. (Apr 2016)
- Civil rights must be balanced with religious freedom. (Jan 2016)
- Listen to the merits of debate on LGBT rights. (Oct 2015)
- Religious Freedom Act is not about LGBT discrimination. (Sep 2015)
- Future of conservatism demands traditional marriage. (Feb 2008)
- Voted against expansion of hate-crime protection. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Daniel Coats on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Opposes affirmative action. (Aug 2010)
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Baron Hill on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- 2006: Marriage is sacred; 2015: guarantee marriage equality. (Jun 2015)
- For ENDA & against DADT & in Congress; evolved on marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 64% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Susan Brooks on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Marlin Stutzman on Civil Rights
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Joseph Kernan on Civil Rights
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| Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004):
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Frank O'Bannon on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Julia Carson on Civil Rights
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Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10):
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Lee Hamilton on Civil Rights
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9):
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- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Baron Hill on Civil Rights
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 9):
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- 2006: Marriage is sacred; 2015: guarantee marriage equality. (Jun 2015)
- For ENDA & against DADT & in Congress; evolved on marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 64% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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John Hostettler on Civil Rights
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 36% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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John Myers on Civil Rights
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 7):
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Mike Pence on Civil Rights
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Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6):
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- Trump condemns neo-Nazis and has Jewish grandchildren. (Oct 2020)
- Criticized 1992 Civil Rights Act as being about "quotas". (Sep 2020)
- Refused to say "Black lives matter". (Sep 2020)
- No evidence of hate crimes over gender identity. (Sep 2020)
- Changing definition of marriage is abolishing marriage. (Sep 2020)
- OpEd: RFRA seen as allowing discrimination against gays. (Feb 2019)
- OpEd: supports conversion therapy & anti-LGBTQ extremism. (Aug 2018)
- No place in our administration for LGBTQ discrimination. (Jan 2017)
- RFRA Fix: ensure that religious freedom doesn't discriminate. (Sep 2016)
- Pro-business environment better for wages than equal pay. (Jul 2016)
- Opposes pay equity; close wage gap by growing economy. (Apr 2016)
- Civil rights must be balanced with religious freedom. (Jan 2016)
- Listen to the merits of debate on LGBT rights. (Oct 2015)
- Religious Freedom Act is not about LGBT discrimination. (Sep 2015)
- Future of conservatism demands traditional marriage. (Feb 2008)
- Voted against expansion of hate-crime protection. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Marvin Scott on Civil Rights
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Supports traditional marriage. (Aug 2004)
- Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Jul 2004)
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Richard Behney on Civil Rights
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Don't require companies to hire more women & minorities. (Apr 2010)
- No same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Apr 2010)
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Dan Burton on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (IN-5):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Steve Buyer on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (IN-4):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 8% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Chris Chocola on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
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Joe Donnelly on Civil Rights
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
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- Protect LGBT Hoosiers from discrimination. (Feb 2016)
- Repeal don't-ask-don't-tell; support marriage equality. (Apr 2013)
- Opposes same sex marriage. (Apr 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Apr 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Brad Ellsworth on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
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Brad Ellsworth on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
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John Hostettler on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 8):
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 36% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Andrew Jacobs on Civil Rights
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Brian Kerns on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 7):
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- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
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David McIntosh on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Steve Osborn on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Definition of marriage is a states’ rights issue. (Jul 2006)
- Disappearing civil liberties need active checks-&-balances. (Jun 2006)
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Ed Pease on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Tim Roemer on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
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Mike Sodrel on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 9):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
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Mark Souder on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (IN-3):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on Civil Rights
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Richard Lugar on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (IN):
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- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Valerie McCray on Civil Rights
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Richard Mourdock on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Legally define marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jun 2012)
- No racial or gender quotas imposed on private employers. (Sep 2011)
- No same-sex marriage nor civil unions. (Sep 2011)
- Supports a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Frank Mrvan on Civil Rights
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Victoria Spartz on Civil Rights
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