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#AM_Equality: HRC launching campaign encouraging LGBTQ youth to vote; victory for equality in Holland, MI!
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Today, HRC is launching a new video campaign encouraging LGBTQ youth to vote in the November elections. The campaign features current and former HRC Foundation Youth Ambassadors who will be first-time voters in this election, speaking about the importance of voting.
https://twitter.com/HRC/status/1301505225308745728?s=20
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