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Breanna Robinson

Controversial members of congress criticised for ‘tone deaf’ MLK Day tweets

“I do not want to see photo ops of elected officials if they are not willing to put voting rights over the filibuster. Today is a day of service and action.”

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Controversial members of Congress received backlash after people on Twitter called them out for their “tone deaf” tributes to civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. while blocking legislation that would increase voting rights.

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