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New York Socialist Lawmaker Criticized for Linking Shoplifting to 'Biological Need'
A New York state socialist lawmaker faced strong backlash after suggesting that retail theft of items like soap could stem from a 'biological need.'
17 Aug, 10:00 — 17 Aug, 10:00
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Fox NewsMixed13h ago
New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'
A New York state socialist lawmaker's framing of retail theft of items like soap being because of a "biological need" was met with swift blowback.
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New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'
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First report: Fox News · 17 Aug, 10:00|Full coverage: 2 · 0m|Window: 0m
