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GOP leaders are condemning the "woke left." But what does "woke" mean, and why does it spark so much emotion? - CBS News
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Tom Mars on Twitter: "For folks who give more weight to the Urban Dictionary, it says: “Being woke means to be paying f•••ing attention to what's going on.” Therefore, “not being woke”
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