Alison Schuyler
@doitforthedisco.bsky.social
Reposted by Alison Schuyler
Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
April 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
Reposted by Alison Schuyler
Cory Booker has broken Strom Thurmond’s record. “I’m here despite his speech,” Booker said.
April 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Cory Booker has broken Strom Thurmond’s record. “I’m here despite his speech,” Booker said.