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Michigan U.S. Rep Rashida Tlaib: "The filibuster is a kill switch that perpetuates white supremacy. It has a long history of being used..."

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Rashida Tlaib tweeted the following:

"The filibuster is a kill switch that perpetuates white supremacy. It has a long history of being used to block civil rights legislation. It is still used to block economic and racial justice. Abolish it."
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Here are other recent tweets from Rashida Tlaib:

"Every human being is born free, and deserves equal rights, freedom, and justice, regardless of their nationality, race, gender, or religion. #HumanRightsDay" on Dec. 10
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"Im sending strength and peace to the congregation of Temple Beth El.
My statement on the recent antisemitic targeting of the congregation: tlaib.house.gov/posts/tlaib-st" on Dec. 9
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"In the richest country on the face of the planet, no worker should have to choose between their health and a paycheck. Its disgraceful that 43 Senators with unlimited paid sick leave voted against providing the decency of even seven days of paid sick leave for our rail workers." on Dec. 9
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