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Mike Thompson: “The false narrative that exists throughout social media and other outlets attempt to polarize a discussion at a time…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
The false narrative that exists throughout social media and other outlets attempt to polarize a discussion at a time when now more than ever we must be united.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Thompson criticizes divisive narratives that hinder progress on gun violence discussions.

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