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Here’s Why You Don’t Pick a Fight With Elton John

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The pop star took to Instagram to shame the mayor of Venice for banning books featuring same-sex families from libraries—the latest in a satisfying series of smackdowns.

Tim Teeman

Senior Editor and Writer

Published Aug. 18 2015 9:53PM EDT

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Tim Teeman

Tim Teeman

Senior Editor and Writer

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