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Jun 2021
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Pride and Politics

CNN
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As Pride month comes to a close, President Biden has a chance to lead the most pro-LGBTQ administration ever... but politics may offer some hurdles. David Chalian explains the history of Pride month celebrations, this administration’s LGBTQ achievements so far, and how Senate politics will likely get in the way of legislative progress.

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