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<h2>Outspoken: Advancing LGBTQ+ Professionals</h2> </div> </div>  <div class="clearfix"> <h4>A digital space focused on LGBTQ+ professional lives, careers, culture, and public engagement.</h4> <h5><em>In an era where LGBTQ+ civil rights and public identity face constant scrutiny, the Thomson Reuters Institute is pleased to offer a dedicated hub for LGBTQ+ allies and constituents across professional services to be inspired, network, and engage.</em></h5> <h5><em>Our mission is to highlight the complex, often overlooked nuance of modern day LGBTQ+ experience. 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