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Steve Cohen: During this past year, some of our highest elected officials deliberately and consistently use racist language tying…

On the recordMarch 17, 2021
During this past year, some of our highest elected officials deliberately and consistently use racist language tying COVID-19 to Asians.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen highlights the use of racist language by officials during the pandemic.

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