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May 2025
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1 LGBTQ+ Activist vs 25 Conservatives (f...

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One LGBTQ+ activist is surrounded by twenty-five conservatives in a raw conversation about identity, power, and the future of America’s youth. Zander Moricz steps into the circle to challenge assumptions and open a dialogue. From banned books to drag queens, healthcare to political power, this conversation asks: What are we really protecting, and at what cos ... Show More
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