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Progressive 'Squad' member mocked after 'thirst strike' lasts just 8 hours: 'What a hero'

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, was widely mocked on social media after a thirst strike meant to show solidarity with federal workers ended after just eight hours.

Meanwhile, Jews across the globe are, at the same time, observing a 25 hour fast with no food and no water because it’s Tisha B’Av and next month we’ll be doing the same thing again for Yom Kippur.