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Democratic Texas state Sen. Carol Alvarado outfitted with catheter, urine bag for redistricting bill filibuster (nypost.com)
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[–] Flagstaff@programming.dev 3 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

What do you mean? You should be on her side:

The Republican-led effort to redraw Texas’ congressional map – a move strongly backed by President Trump – cleared the state House of Representatives earlier this week and is expected to eventually pass in the GOP-controlled state Senate.

The redistricting bill, which could give Republicans five additional seats in Congress, is strongly opposed by Democrats.

She's fighting this poison.