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As 75 Democrats Vote to Praise ICE, Ilhan Omar Wants to Hold Police Accountable for Protest Abuses (theintercept.com)

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Trying to pass laws to defend protesters’ rights is a lonely battle on Capitol Hill.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You didn't think one person could easily make the changes needed did you? Of course it's going to be a fight. Look at the amount of money and number of people that profit off the current broken system. Losing a battle doesn't mean you've lost the war. You can't give up so easily.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You didn’t think one person could easily make the changes needed did you?

That is why I said "the party".

Of course it’s going to be a fight

There is? I'll remind you democrats are involved.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

I'll remind you democrats are involved.

Yeah, those established democrats are the ones people like David are fighting... They're not going to immediately give up those cushy jobs and all that power.