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Candidate for State Rep, HD13 │ Lakewood City Councilman │ Ohio Director, Solar United Neighbors

Lakewood, OH
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Tristan Rader
5 months
I'm running for State Rep in Ohio's 13th HD! Our campaign is about our community's values, striving for a just, equitable Ohio. From clean energy to economic justice, I'll bring the same passion I bring to city council to the statehouse!! 🏛️
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9 months
A supermajority @ohiogop legislature put Issue One on the ballot with 2/3rd of all members in favor… then it fails by over 13%… so how representative is our democracy really?
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2 years
“When GOP gets elected, they do whatever they want, when our party get elected, they want to see how bipartisan they can be”- @ninaturner
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2 years
I’m endorsing @ninaturner for Congress. I supported her last round, now her district includes Lakewood and I’m pleased as ever to support her again. Nina fights for all of us. Vote May 3rd!! #Elections2022
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2 years
“See you in 2024” - @ninaturner
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2 years
With as much grace and power as she started her race, Nina concedes the Ohio 11th District Congressional Primary. We love you @ninaturner live to fight another day!
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4 years
Thank you @ForagePublic for giving water to peaceful & thirsty protesters headed to Lakewood City Hall. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMattter
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10 months
Lol @ohiogop silencing opinions like they silence the majority of voters. Vote NO on issue 1!! Make your voice heard. Don’t let the tyrants rob us of our democracy.
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6 months
Hitting the streets for Yes On Issue 1 & 2!! #YesOnOhio1
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9 months
@osurickbee @ohiogop It's pretty simple math 1,667,000 > 1,276,000 and land doesn't vote.
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10 months
Canvassing Lakewood! VOTE NO on Issue 1!! 🗳️
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2 years
heading over to @AcademyTavern to meet @GaryChambersJr who’s running to be the first Black Person ever to represent Louisiana in the Senate. He’s here supporting @ninaturner
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2 years
We tried it your way… and the body count rises. Time for change. Now we must stop normalizing gun culture. More guns = more dead innocent people!!
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3 years
Guess that’s what I get for putting my neck on the line for Lakewood.
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2 years
This is the first time since the 90’s Lakewood has had a real opportunity to elect someone new to Congress. That person is @ninaturner !
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2 years
“Lakewood doesn’t have an incumbent [Congressperson]” — @TWRader
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Tristan Rader
7 years
We finally got the results everyone—we won! THANK YOU everyone, the list is huge. #NOTMEUS
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2 years
As many of my friends may already be aware. Matt Kuhns, my dearest friend, political brother in arms, and one of the smartest most honest people I’ve met, passed away. I’m heartbroken. My deepest deepest sympathy to his family and all who his life touched.
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9 months
Polls open at 6:30AM! VOTE NO!
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6 months
Our modest Lakewood home, cost us $750/mo including taxes when we bought in 2013. Today, it would cost $2,500/mo to buy the same home. Things must change!
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Tristan Rader
2 years
Lakewood is in the 11th Congressional District. Been asked this quite a few times today. If you live in Lakewood you can (and should) VOTE for @ninaturner for congress!! #Elections2022
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2 years
Today I filed to run for US Congress because in the richest country on earth too many working families are still struggling. Together we can and must build a better world.
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9 months
@theresagavarone Maureen O’Connor is a respected & honorable former chief of the Ohio Supreme Court. Her legacy of fairness and toughness are beyond reproach… yours on the other hand.
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2 years
My beautiful wife just finished her first year of medical school with flying colors!! I couldn’t be more proud of her!! ❤️Heading out to celebrate (and rep @ninaturner of course)
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5 months
Can we please remember DeWine signed the heartbeat bill with a smile and tear of joy in his eye. Great, he vetoed a truly horrible bill that he should have condemned the second it was introduced. Give yourselves credit. Not him. People power did this.
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2 years
Vote today! I’m voting for these folks @ninaturner , @chrisronayne and @mh4oh .
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2 years
Our electricity is more expensive and less reliable today than it has been in 50 years! The US consistently ranks last in quality of power among developed nations. We need to invest NOW in a clean, sustainable, reliable grid #EJJA #JobsAndJustice
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2 years
Mail game on point! @ninaturner
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Tristan Rader
1 year
Two bar shootings in Lakewood last night. The prsense of guns in bars makes everyone less safe!! It’s infuriating that gun laws in Ohio are more permissive than ever. Thank you to Lakewood safety forces for showing up fast & rendering aid.
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Tristan Rader
7 years
Extremely honored to have @SenSanders successor org @OurRevolution endorse our campaign!! We won't let you down Bernie!!
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@CuyProg @TWRader . @TWRader is an experienced progressive leader, field director for Bernie 2016 & focused on resisting privatization.
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10 months
2 more NO on Issue 1 votes!! 🗳️ #Issue1
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8 months
@MattLaslo @mattgaetz All bills start their journey at the men’s room changing station. Missed that step on School House Rock.
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3 years
I’m so proud to have been part of this effort. Don’t regret a thing. I’m still with @ninaturner
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2 years
Congrats @MikeSkindell on your Primary victory!!! Uncontested but still - On to November!
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5 months
Paperwork is done… we’re on the ballot for state rep!! I’m very much looking forward to knocking doors in Lakewood & Cleveland’s Westside! See you on the door stoop! #vote
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2 years
We are having a special meeting of @LakewoodOhio City Council tomorrow @ 8PM to call on our state and federal officials to protect abortion rights!! @sarahekepple @ProChoiceOH
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9 months
Correction: 14%+
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3 years
I'm pleased to announce all City of Lakewood-owned buildings and streetlights will use 100% renewable energy though @nopec via RECs starting May. Another step toward carbon-free!
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Tristan Rader
3 years
If you’re upset at @CuyahogaDems party leadership then VOTE! Cleveland, VOTE for @ninaturner then in 2022 RUN for your precinct and VOTE for new party leadership!!
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Tristan Rader
2 years
One of the @POTUS @WhiteHouse staff kindly offered to take our pic, before he took it he took this lol anyone knows who he is, say thank you for me :)
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3 years
We won big!! Thank you Lakewood!!
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2 years
I am supporting @chrisronayne for Cuyahoga County Executive. Chris knows we need to take the county in a new direction & decided to take on the status quo when no one else would. The guy’s got the guts to make the change we need.
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7 years
As an alumni of @CSU_Urban I’d like an explanation of how this is an appropriate response to racism and bigotry? @CLE_State @ClevelandScene
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2 years
Clifton Blvd?
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This should be what all our urban streets look like. A road designed for people. (Carmel, IN)
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9 months
Looking forward to you losing in 24’ as well :)
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Proud to cast my YES vote on Issue 1! Thanks to the thousands of dedicated bipartisan poll workers who make Election Day possible!
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3 years
I’m pleased to announce we passed the parental leave ordinance, giving all City of Lakewood employees paid parental leave.
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2 years
Best music hall and orchestra in the world. @CleveOrchestra
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2 years
“A state can’t be both #1 in corruption and #1 in economic opportunity” - ⁦ @JeffaCrossman
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2 years
Getting ready for my close up! Press conference with @MayorBibb and @ArmondBudish announcing the solar co-op & Cleveland LMI solar project!!
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1 year
Literal Nazis in Columbus, Ohio rn protesting a drag show. Either you support LGBTQ rights or you support them. Pick the side of history you want to be on.
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Tristan Rader
2 years
Come meet @mh4oh . Morgan is running for the U.S. Senate & will be stopping by my home in Lakewood to meet you! come over & hear her out on 2/20 @ 3:30p
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3 years
Thank you Lakewood!! On to November!!
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2 years
“What happens to one happens to all.” @ninaturner at @CAIROhio Ramadan celebration.
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1 year
@SenSherrodBrown Thank you for your work on these derailments. Now please hold @nscorp responsible, they seems unfit to operate at this point.
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@ohiolife Lol rooms as empty as your promises
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2 years
People waiting to see who the new @CuyahogaDems Party Chair will be.
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5 years
We need a president who empowers us to lead, rather than one who pits us against one another. Today, I couldn't be prouder to endorse @SenSanders for US President!! @BernieSanders @OurRevolution #Bernie2020 #BernieSanders
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1 year
Lakewood has officially adopted its first Climate Action Plan! Great work and lots of work ahead. Thank you @MeghanFGeorge @john_litten @TomBullock3 @KyleGBaker @sarahekepple @JasonShachner @cindymarx
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2 years
Bowling with @chrisronayne at Mahall’s. All I’ll say is he beat me… but that’s not saying much.
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Wow what a 7 years it’s been since we started the Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus. 78 endorsed progressive wins and a county chair later, stronger than ever! With a long ways to go still!! @ClevelandBrocks @CCPCtweets @MikeSkindell @nickieantonio
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2 years
Lee Weingart concedes. @chrisronayne is @CuyahogaCounty Exec elect.
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3 years
Today, Mayor @MeghanFGeorge swore in Firefighter Kim Petty, first female to become a firefighter in Lakewood’s history. A small but important step in the direction of gender equity.
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The State Senate is attempting to repeal Issue 2, which legalized marijuana in Ohio and passed with 57%. Here's my testimony in opposition to the repeal.
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7 years
Very proud to be a Democratic Socialist and to be endorsed by both DSA local and national @DemSocialists @DSA_Cleveland
DSA is proud to endorse @TWRader for City Council in Lakewood, Ohio!
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2 years
I'm filing in hopes that we get a west Cuyahoga County district. I have talked to @ninaturner and will not run in the district she is currently running in. The maps are still not solidified, but the state requires us to file this week. So, here we are.
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1 year
Really happy for this guy. Hard work ahead, @chrisronayne is the right man for the job! Thank you @CLE_State for hosting the inauguration… & for educating Chris and I
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@thedublindad @SenatorMeow @ohiogop I'm referring to the Republican Party of Ohio, who endorsed and spent money on this issue. They control the statehouse, every R rep supported this issue with all 5 elected Republican executive offices. Fortunately, some Republican voters saw through their scheme.
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2 years
The Ohio Senate has passed SB61, which will allow solar in all HOAs! Thank you @nickieantonio & @LBlessing308 for working across the aisle to make solar possible for so many Ohioans! On to the House!
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In these times, when my words fail… I’d call Matt, right now I’d be asking for his help crafting this message… the personal, emotional, & professional void he leaves here in Lakewood and by one is so immense. 💔
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2 years
Tune in, @ninaturner , @wgobar & myself talk Climate Justice.
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Nina Turner
2 years
The Green New Deal: What it looks like in our communities.
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2 years
BREAKING: Ohio passes SB 61! Congrats and thank you Senators Antonio @nickieantonio and Blessing @LBlessing308 today. Opening solar to more than a million people in HOAs across Ohio! @SolarNeighbors
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3 years
So proud of my amazing wife and future family medicine doc Caitlin Rader. Today she was accepted to @OUHCOM & @ClevelandClinic TCC accelerated program!!
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6 months
Hell yeah!!! Abortion rights are the law of the land!! #YesOnOhio1
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10 months
@craig_riedel Vote no, because yes it was always meant to be used for issues like this. Don’t change our democracy now, after 200+ years because it suites you. That’s big bad government!
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2 years
Tonight we said goodbye to @DanOMalley as our Council President and Ward 4 representative. Huge loss for Lakewood, but a big gain for the region as he step onto the Cleveland Port Authority Board!
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Tristan Rader
7 years
#TFW you're very fortunate & can only try to do your incredible friends proud.
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Nina Turner
7 years
@OurRevolution is proud to support @TWRader for Lakewood City Council @CuyCPC
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Tristan Rader
2 years
I have this friend who doesn’t tip. I’ve badgered him for years to tip & he even said he would. Finally, last time we got lunch he left a $1 tip & said to me “there, I tipped them, you happy?” No… I’m not happy.
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2 years
U.S. Senate Candidate @mh4oh stops by Lakewood. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and hung out with us! #USSenate #morganize
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Land #Pride 2023 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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2 years
Went on a ride Myron Lucan, plow group leader here in Lakewood. He and his team are working hard around the clock to get our streets all cleaned up! Thank you Myron!!
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On our way to Columbus to advocate for more renewable energy in Ohio with 30 student from @Lkwd_LHS , @LaurelSchool , @CLESchoolofArts !
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Very happy to hear @clevelanddotcom @ThePlainDealer endorse @Dennis_Kucinich for Ohio Govenor! Someone who will prioritize the needs of Ohio working families and urban areas!!
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2 years
As of today, we are suspending our campaign for congress. This was a very hard decision. There is SO MUCH confusion this election cycle caused by our incompetent and power-hungry Republican leadership. Staying in the race any longer would only add to this confusion. 1/3
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2 years
Wait... So, there won't be a single Dem debate before we vote?? That ain't right! @TimRyan at least engage in the discourse.
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Morgan Harper
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I’m once again challenging Tim Ryan to debate me. @timryan the ball is in your court.
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Thank you @MayorBibb for fighting for energy justice! Today Cleveland and @SolarNeighbors launched Ohio’s very first low to moderate income solar program.
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3 years
The city might not do the most exciting projects in town, but you’ll be pretty excited about it when you’re watching your kid’s double header at the park, and finished that chipotle burrito bowl by the 3rd inning.
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4 years
@JosephWMead I hope the provost gave you a raise. Keep doing what’s right.
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1 year
Thank you @chrisronayne , @JustinMBibb , @ADayInTheSlife , @kahlilseren & the 31 @NOACA_MPO board members who restored climate language to NOACA’s work plan!
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2 years
Yep, @DavidPepper gets this exactly right. Even though @lwvohio and @acluohio have bailed on fair maps, there’s still hope, not everyone has given up. Have courage my friends!
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Glad the A. Philip Randolph Institute rejected this self-defeating reasoning, and that plaintiffs represented by @marceelias are standing strong. Ohio voters (who voted by 70%+ to end gerrymandering) are entitled to a fair map that adheres to the Constitution. In 2022!
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3 years
A whole new level of scary! Well done @FearsConfection ;)
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2 years
Thank you Bike Lakewood @Bike_CLE @BeatCycles @JoyMachines for taking a few of us councilmembers on a bike ride to help us understand where we can do better to make @LakewoodOhio a multimodal place for people of all ages and abilities.
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Tristan Rader
2 years
Quite an outputting of support for #Ukrania in Parma today, where 42,000 Ukrainian-Americans live. Many call Lakewood home as well, mostly concentrated in Birdtown. Today we stand with you and call for peace!! #IStandWithUkriane
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2 years
Heading out for dinner
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1 year
Today in 1861 President Abraham Lincoln addressed Cleveland from his hotel balcony @ The Weddell House on W. 6th & Superior en route to his Inauguration in Washington DC. Lincoln’s train pulled into #CLE @ 4:00 pm & after a procession to his hotel Lincoln spoke on arrival.
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3 years
Tonight Lakewood moves forward on creating an Urban Forster position to help increase tree canopy and take best care of our tree population!
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