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Hulu will take political ads on contentious issues after a social media outcry

The streaming service had refused ads on topics like gun control and abortion. The policy change is likely to drive more dollars into mid-term election TV campaigns.
Streaming service Hulu is now allowing political ad buyers to address issues like abortion rights and gun control.

The streaming service Hulu says it will start accepting advertising about contentious political issues like abortion rights and gun control.

The policy change follows a backlash earlier this week on social media from Democratic groups protesting the fact the streaming service refused to

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