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“Marriage is a civil right. If you don't want gay people to marry in your church, good for you. But you can't say they can't marry in your city.”

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Julian Bond was an American civil rights activist and politician, recognized for his pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. A member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Bond later represented Georgia in the state House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a steadfast advocate for racial and social justice throughout his career. more

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