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@jmsbkb.bsky.social
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Marxian political theorist, ex-professor & union rep, cook. 2 dogs & 1 cat. Worried about US democracy, inequality, racism, exploitation, climate, covid.

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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm attending Michiganders for Money Out of Politics's event, “Money out of Politics West Michigan Campaign Launch Party!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mmop/event/1...
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Money out of Politics West Michigan Campaign Launch Party! · Michiganders for Money Out of Politics
Come join your friends and neighbors to learn about Prop 2, the Michiganders for Money out of Politics Proposal that will be on our ballots in November; and how we can vote "YES ON 2" and reshape stat...
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Grand Rapids Tue Sept 22 www.mobilize.us/abdulforsena...
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Shouldn't Be This Hard TOWN HALL TOUR - GRAND RAPIDS · Abdul for U.S. Senate
Please join us at our GRAND RAPIDS stop for the Shouldn't Be This Hard TOWN HALL TOUR. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY AND THE EVENT WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST. MUST PRESENT GOVERNME...
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: MI Money out of MIBA. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/mi...
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MI Money out of MIBA
MI Money Out of MIBA campaign opposes the use of Michigan public funds to support the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA), a Detroit-based nonprofit which seeks to build business relationships...
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: URGENT ACTION: TELL GOV. WHITMER TO OPPOSE TRUMP VOUCHER SCHEME. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...
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URGENT ACTION: TELL GOV. WHITMER TO OPPOSE TRUMP VOUCHER SCHEME
We have gotten word that Gov. Whitmer may opt in to Trump's (and Betsy Devos's) federal voucher scheme as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). This would allow up to $5 BILLION in public dol...
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Make sure you vote today for Ivan Diaz For #Michigan Senate 29 (GR, Grandville, Kentwood, Wyoming, EGR) & @abdulelsayed.bsky.social if you haven't already! #medicareforall #abolishice #abdulformichigan #breadnotbombs #grandrapids #unionstrong #taxtherich go.abdulforsenate.com/electionnigh...
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Election Night Online Watch Party - Abdul for Senate
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🤬🤬🤬 www.levernews.com/whitmers-war...
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Whitmer’s War Against Medicare For All
Michigan’s Democratic governor is helping her healthcare donors try to stop Abdul El-Sayed’s crusade.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
AIPAC wants to defeat Will, but AIPAC has corrupted most of Congress including my rep @RepScholten @HaleyforMI @SenatorSlotkin thenation.com/article/societ…
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
$500,000 on an ad targeting my $11,000 401K. The "thousands" they are talking about is a mutual fund and my only retirement savings. More ridiculous smears from AIPAC-linked PACs that are afraid of candidates like me who will stand up to corporate power and the war-lobby.
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
My democratic opponents refused to participate in the only televised debate scheduled for #MI07. In response, I held a Town Hall and invited Brink and Maasdam. Over 130 voters showed up to have their questions answered. As your Congressman, I will hold quarterly town halls open to all.
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I'm grateful for the endorsement of a champion of democracy like @raskin.house.gov. We've seen the Trump administration violate our constitution. We need leaders in Congress ready to hold them accountable. WE WILL WIN.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
AIPAC wants to defeat Will, but AIPAC has corrupted most of Congress including my rep @RepScholten @HaleyforMI @SenatorSlotkin thenation.com/article/societ…
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
AIPAC wants to defeat Will, but AIPAC has corrupted most of Congress including my rep @RepScholten @HaleyforMI @SenatorSlotkin thenation.com/article/societ…
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
I want to address a comment of mine from two years ago that was reported today in the Huffington Post and has raised concern. My words are being taken out of context and weaponized by my political opponents and I want to set the record straight.
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
AD DROP: "Michigan First" Not tech CEOs Not Wall Street And definitely NOT hyperscale data centers I'm running for Congress in #MI07 to stand with my neighbors. To protect our families, homes, and futures from corporations and culture wars. We Will Win — together.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 #michigan #oligarchy #corruption haleystevens4michigan.com
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Haley Stevens for U.S. Senate — For the Millionaires, not the Michiganders
Haley is running for Senate to continue to fight for the millionaires who have backed her political ambitions throughout her entire career. When elected, she will stand up for the little guys who have...
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Abdul knows #freechildcare is a gender justice issue & a prerequisite for ALL families to thrive! @abdulelsayed.bsky.social is NOT afraid to #taxbillionaires to pay for all the things we need & deserve! Spread the word and join this people powered campaign! #medicareforall #livingwage
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Abdul knows #freechildcare is a gender justice issue & a prerequisite for ALL families to thrive! @abdulelsayed.bsky.social is NOT afraid to #taxbillionaires to pay for all the things we need & deserve! Spread the word and join this people powered campaign! #medicareforall #livingwage
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 #michigan #oligarchy #corruption haleystevens4michigan.com
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Haley Stevens for U.S. Senate — For the Millionaires, not the Michiganders
Haley is running for Senate to continue to fight for the millionaires who have backed her political ambitions throughout her entire career. When elected, she will stand up for the little guys who have...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
HASAN: “Someone who will not say the truth about Israel’s genocide will not stand with you and fight for you for your healthcare, for your housing… It’s that simple.”
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Solidarity and well done, Toronto.
In Toronto, on the World Cup's closing day, activists unfurled umbrellas reading "RED CARD ISRAEL" over the Gardiner Expressway as Gaza marks 1,000 days of genocide.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
REP. @rokhanna.bsky.social : “Colorado shows a new generation of progressives are building a new, bold Democratic Party. It’s time for the old guard to step aside… this is a time for courage. Voters want to know where you stand on the tough issues.”
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join this #peoplepowered campaign! #taxtherich #MiCare #medicareforall #rentcontrol #livingwage #unionrights #affordablehousing voteivandiaz.com
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Trump, Republicans, & Establishment #democrats are all to blame for gross economic inequality in US. Time to elect REAL progressives & #socialdemocrats who will fight for what we need & deserve. Vote Ivan Diaz (MI 29) & @abdulelsayed.bsky.social in Aug 4 primary. www.mlive.com/news/2026/06...
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What it costs to survive in Michigan and where folks are struggling most
New ALICE data reveals 40% of state households struggle to afford basics like housing, food and healthcare, far exceeding the 13% living in poverty.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Tired of Establishment #Democrats not fighting for educational funding that will ensure ALL students receive a HIGH #qualityeducation & their teachers get paid a #livingwage reflecting the importance of their vital work? Vote Ivan Diaz in Aug 4 primary! #taxtherich voteivandiaz.com
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Tired of Establishment #Democrats not fighting for educational funding that will ensure ALL students receive a HIGH #qualityeducation & their teachers get paid a #livingwage reflecting the importance of their vital work? Vote Ivan Diaz in Aug 4 primary! #taxtherich #freehighereducation
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🔥 #Democraticsocialists are winning all around US (NOT just NYC) bc ppl are tired of Establishment Dems who are beholden to big donors & won’t fight for what we need & deserve! Spread the word about Ivan Diaz & join our all volunteer campaign. #taxtherich #unionstrong #livingwage voteivandiaz.com
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🔥 #Democraticsocialists are winning all around US (NOT just NYC) bc ppl are tired of Establishment Dems who are beholden to big donors & won’t fight for what we need & deserve! Spread the word about Ivan Diaz & join our all volunteer campaign. #taxtherich #unionstrong #livingwage #abolishice
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A Mile-High Uprising We can do this in #michigan w candidates like @abdulelsayed.bsky.social & Ivan Diaz for Michigan Senate District 29!!! #unionstrong #medicareforall #breadnotbombs #abolishice #taxtherich www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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A Mile-High Uprising
Colorado voters continue the left rebellion in Democratic primaries.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A Mile-High Uprising We can do this in #michigan w candidates like @abdulelsayed.bsky.social & Ivan Diaz for Michigan Senate District 29!!! #unionstrong #medicareforall #breadnotbombs #abolishice #taxtherich www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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A Mile-High Uprising
Colorado voters continue the left rebellion in Democratic primaries.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🔥 #Democraticsocialists are winning all around US (NOT just NYC) bc ppl are tired of Establishment Dems who are beholden to big donors & won’t fight for what we need & deserve! Spread the word about Ivan Diaz & join our all volunteer campaign. #taxtherich #unionstrong #livingwage voteivandiaz.com
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🔥 #Democraticsocialists are winning all around US (NOT just NYC) bc ppl are tired of Establishment Dems who are beholden to big donors & won’t fight for what we need & deserve! Spread the word about Ivan Diaz & join our all volunteer campaign. #taxtherich #unionstrong #livingwage #abolishice
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Tired of Establishment #Democrats not fighting for educational funding that will ensure ALL students receive a HIGH #qualityeducation & their teachers get paid a #livingwage reflecting the importance of their vital work? Vote Ivan Diaz in Aug 4 primary! #taxtherich voteivandiaz.com
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Tired of Establishment #Democrats not fighting for educational funding that will ensure ALL students receive a HIGH #qualityeducation & their teachers get paid a #livingwage reflecting the importance of their vital work? Vote Ivan Diaz in Aug 4 primary! #taxtherich #freehighereducation
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join this #peoplepowered campaign! #taxtherich #MiCare #medicareforall #rentcontrol #livingwage #unionrights #affordablehousing voteivandiaz.com
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Trump, Republicans, & Establishment #democrats are all to blame for gross economic inequality in US. Time to elect REAL progressives & #socialdemocrats who will fight for what we need & deserve. Vote Ivan Diaz (MI 29) & @abdulelsayed.bsky.social in Aug 4 primary. www.mlive.com/news/2026/06...
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What it costs to survive in Michigan and where folks are struggling most
New ALICE data reveals 40% of state households struggle to afford basics like housing, food and healthcare, far exceeding the 13% living in poverty.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Love to see it! #peoplepower #climatejustice www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...
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West Michigan town tables data center vote after residents demand stricter rules
Solon Township officials on Wednesday didn't vote on a draft of a data center-regulating zoning ordinance amendment while a potentially massive project looms on the horizon.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Vote for #democraticsocialist Ivan Diaz for Michigan Senate in Aug 4 primary & spread the word about a candidate who fight for what we deserve! #medicareforall #rentcontrol #qualityeducation #TaxTheRich #affordablehousing #CommunityControlOfThePolice #breadnotbombs newrepublic.com/article/2123...
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Democratic Socialists Are Winning Over Black Voters
The Democratic Socialists of America have disrupted all conventional wisdom on Black voters. Just look at what happened in the D.C. mayoral race.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Vote for #democraticsocialist Ivan Diaz for Michigan Senate in Aug 4 primary & spread the word about a candidate who fight for what we deserve! #medicareforall #rentcontrol #qualityeducation #TaxTheRich #affordablehousing #CommunityControlOfThePolice #breadnotbombs newrepublic.com/article/2123...
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Democratic Socialists Are Winning Over Black Voters
The Democratic Socialists of America have disrupted all conventional wisdom on Black voters. Just look at what happened in the D.C. mayoral race.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We need local, state, & federal elected reps focused on eliminating poverty. Ivan Diaz will do that in the Michigan Senate! @abdulelsayed.bsky.social will do that in the US Senate! #taxtherich #breadnotbombs #micare #medicareforall #livingwage #unionstrong www.mlive.com/news/2026/06...
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How many households live paycheck to paycheck in each Michigan county?
New ALICE research shows 1.64 million Michigan households can't afford basic needs like housing, food, and healthcare, far exceeding the official 13% poverty rate.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We need local, state, & federal elected reps focused on eliminating poverty. Ivan Diaz will do that in the Michigan Senate! @abdulelsayed.bsky.social will do that in the US Senate! #taxtherich #breadnotbombs #micare #medicareforall #livingwage #unionstrong www.mlive.com/news/2026/06...
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How many households live paycheck to paycheck in each Michigan county?
New ALICE research shows 1.64 million Michigan households can't afford basic needs like housing, food, and healthcare, far exceeding the official 13% poverty rate.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🔥🔥🔥 voteivandiaz.com/about-ivan
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About Ivan
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Why Ivan Diaz is the best person to represent #grandrapids in the #michigan senate! #abolishice #taxtherich #breadnotbombs #unionstrong #communitycontrolofthepolice #MedicareForAll #rentcontrol #livingwage #humanrights #datacenters #democraticsocialism www.instagram.com/reel/DZ-QG0x...
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Why Ivan Diaz is the best person to represent #grandrapids in the #michigan senate! #abolishice #taxtherich #breadnotbombs #unionstrong #communitycontrolofthepolice #MedicareForAll #rentcontrol #livingwage #humanrights #datacenters #democraticsocialism #climatejustice
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Sammi Cat VT 🏳️‍⚧️ @thesammich.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Hey jmsbkb While we have the privilege of living safely, many children are facing hunger, fear, and suffering every single day. Please don’t ignore their pain… visit my page and see the pinned post, your support can make a real difference. 🙏
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Love to see it! #peoplepower #climatejustice www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...
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West Michigan town tables data center vote after residents demand stricter rules
Solon Township officials on Wednesday didn't vote on a draft of a data center-regulating zoning ordinance amendment while a potentially massive project looms on the horizon.
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🔥🔥🔥 voteivandiaz.com/about-ivan
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Why Ivan Diaz is the best person to represent #grandrapids in the #michigan senate! #abolishice #taxtherich #breadnotbombs #unionstrong #communitycontrolofthepolice #MedicareForAll #rentcontrol #livingwage #humanrights #datacenters #democraticsocialism www.instagram.com/reel/DZ-QG0x...
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Why Ivan Diaz is the best person to represent #grandrapids in the #michigan senate! #abolishice #taxtherich #breadnotbombs #unionstrong #communitycontrolofthepolice #MedicareForAll #rentcontrol #livingwage #humanrights #datacenters #democraticsocialism #climatejustice
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jmsbkb.bsky.social @jmsbkb.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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