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Mark Pocan: “That number of 60 countries that still have laws on the…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 44 with Jessica Stern

Published | Video Starts at 12:08

And, you know, here I think maybe we even can mention countries, if we. If you feel like it. Names. Because I think it's good for people to understand. That number of 60 countries that still have laws on the books on this. I mean, it. It's a very real situation for people around the world. So let's start with an area that people probably know the most about. Tell us, what's the state of play in the United States and Europe, for example? Okay, good question. (12:08–12:17)

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Asserts that 60 countries still have laws criminalizing homosexuality.

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