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        <ExplanationTxt>THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION, GLBTQ LEGAL ADVOCATES &amp; DEFENDERS, INC. (GLAD) WORKS IN NEW ENGLAND AND NATIONALLY TO CREATE A JUST SOCIETY FREE OF DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION, HIV STATUS, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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