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US Congressman John Lewis to Lie in State in Capitol Rotunda
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— Jul 24, 2020
John Lewis, a civil rights pioneer and longtime member of Congress who died last week, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Monday and Tuesday. Lewis, a Democratic member of Congress from…
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House Holds Moment of Silence to Honor John Lewis
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— Jul 20, 2020
The House of Representatives observed a moment of silence to honor Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) who died last week after a battle with pancreatic cancer. On Monday, members of the Georgia delegation hailed Lewis’ legacy…
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Trump on If He Finds Late Rep. John Lewis ‘Impressive’: ‘I Can’t Say’
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— Aug 4, 2020
President Donald Trump says he does not know how history will remember late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.). When asked during an Axios interview how Lewis — a civil rights icon — will be remembered, the president responded, “I…
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Pelosi Delivers Emotional Tribute to Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
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— Jul 30, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) fought back tears while delivering remarks honoring Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon. During Lewis’ memorial on Thursday, Pelosi spoke to the relationship he had with…
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‘We Have Lost a Giant’: Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, Dies
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— Jul 18, 2020
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a Civil Rights icon, died on Friday at 80-years-old after battling cancer — drawing words of remembrance from many. After being elected in 1986, Lewis served 17 terms in Congress. Prior to that…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Gives First Interview After Death of George Floyd
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— Jun 4, 2020
Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) gave his first interview this week after the death of George Floyd. Floyd’s death has triggered protests across the country. In an interview with “CBS This Morning,” Lewis said…
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Civil Rights Pioneer, Congressman John Lewis to Lie in State at US Capitol
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— Jul 27, 2020
Civil rights pioneer and longtime U.S. Representative John Lewis will lie in state at the Capitol Building on Monday and Tuesday, allowing time for socially distanced tributes to the protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther…
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Civil Rights Pioneer, Congressman John Lewis Honored in Capitol Hill Ceremony
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— Jul 28, 2020
The flag-draped coffin bearing the body of longtime U.S. Representative John Lewis was escorted on Monday to the Capitol where it will lie in state through Tuesday in a tribute to his life-long dedication to civil…
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Kamala Harris Shreds Barr for Invoking John Lewis During Hearing
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— Jul 28, 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) shredded Attorney General William Barr for mentioning the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) during the opening remarks of his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. At the hearing on…
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Minnesota Plays Victim Card As Trump Admin May Turn Off Medicaid Spigot Amid Fraud Probe
Minnesota public officials are preparing for the Trump administration to pull hundreds of millions in federal funding from the state which has been marred by a massive healthcare fraud scandal in recent months.
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Sanders Pushes for End to Filibuster Following Obama’s Remarks at John Lewis’ Funeral
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— Jul 31, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling for an end to the filibuster following President Barack Obama’s reference to the legislative strategy as a “Jim Crow” relic. During the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis…
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Georgia Confederate Monument to Be Replaced by Memorial Honoring John Lewis
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— Jan 29, 2021
A memorial honoring the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a Civil Rights icon, will soon take the place of a confederate monument in DeKalb County, Georgia. On Jan. 26, DeKalb County Commissioners approved a resolution to…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Body of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Crosses Alabama Bridge for Final Time
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— Jul 26, 2020
The body of civil rights icon John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Sunday, decades after his “Bloody Sunday” beating there drew a national spotlight to the struggle for racial equality. A military honor guard…
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John Lewis in Posthumous Op-Ed: ‘Now It Is Your Turn to Let Freedom Ring’
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— Jul 30, 2020
Late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon, penned an op-ed that was published posthumously, where he wrote, “Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up…
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Atlanta Mayor Hits Trump for Remarks on John Lewis: ‘The Only Thing He Believes in Is Himself’
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— Aug 4, 2020
President Donald Trump says he does not know how history will remember the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), nor can he say if he finds the Georgia congressman’s life impressive. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)…
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
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Obama Takes Shot at Trump, Republicans Over Voting Rights During Tribute to John Lewis
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— Jul 30, 2020
Former President Barack Obama slammed President Donald Trump , and Republicans in office, for his criticism of mail-in voting as he eulogized Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon on Thursday. Obama accused Trump…
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Rep. John Lewis Tosses Support Behind Biden: ‘We Have a Choice, We Must Decide’
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— Apr 7, 2020
A civil rights icon is tossing his support behind former Vice President Joe Biden (D) as the former vice president continues to garner endorsements. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) praised Biden as a “dear friend” and “a man of…
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Georgia Democrats Pick State Senator to Replace John Lewis on November US Ballot
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— Jul 20, 2020
The Democratic Party in Georgia said on Monday it had chosen state senator Nikema Williams to be its nominee to run for the U.S. House of Representatives seat that is vacant following the death of civil rights icon John…
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George Floyd’s Brother Urges Americans to ‘Carry on the Fight for Justice,’ Cites Late Rep. John Lewis
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— Aug 18, 2020
Several prominent figures made an appearance during the start of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, and among those was the brother of George Floyd. Floyd, an unarmed Black man who died at the hands of a…
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Barack Obama Compares the Federal Government’s Treatment of Protesters to George Wallace
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— Jul 30, 2020
Former President Barack Obama was among a number of speakers at the Atlanta funeral of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis and though there were early questions about how the former commander-in-chief may address…
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Pope Leo XIV schedules lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV told St. Peter's Square he will have surgery in coming days after doctors found an early, well-localised lung nodule.
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