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There’s a lot of talk about how bad lobbyists are, but did you know that lobbyists can fight for justice and freedom, too? Meet one of the good guys — Joe Solmonese, lobbyist for the Human Rights Campaign — AND find out why there are no straight pride parades (3:17)!

Sara Critchfield

Apr 26, 2012

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