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News Articles: John Lewis

Rep. John Lewis during a recent interview with The Bitter Southerner podcast.

Petition Calls For Renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge After U.S. Rep. John Lewis

An online petition is calling for the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to be renamed for Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, according to AL.com ....

January 16, 2020
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  • GPB Radio News
 In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Alex Trebek speaks at the 44th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California.

Alex Trebek To Rep. John Lewis: Let’s Survive Cancer In 2020

Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer. “We’re starting a new year, and let’s see if we can’t...

January 07, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press and
  • Lynn Elber
The annual 2019 state dinner of the Democratic Party of Georgia on Oct. 23, 2019, had prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams as a speaker.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Democrats, Republicans Eye Georgia's Senate Seats, But Who Will Be The Nominees?

Today on Political Rewind, Georgia Democrats rally around their chances to win key races in 2020 at their annual dinner. In attendance: both declared...

October 23, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Rep. John Lewis (D-Atlanta) called for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump Tuesday on the House Floor.

Democratic Georgia Congressmen Announce Support For Impeachment

Some of Georgia’s congressional delegates announced Tuesday their support for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. The calls for...

September 25, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Congressman John Lewis join hands undeneath his new street sign.

Atlanta's Freedom Parkway Named In John Lewis' Honor

Freedom Parkway runs east in Atlanta, coming off the interstate that goes through the heart of the city. The King Center, named for Civil Rights icon...

August 23, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

Graphic Novel "March" Brings Civil Rights Movement To Life

Georgia Congressman John Lewis is a man who wears many hats. He is a civil rights leader, a principled politician and a graphic novelist. We talked to...

April 03, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 1 more

On Second Thought For Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Last year, we spoke with two Georgia-based comic book publishers who are working to develop more superheroes of color. Carlton and Darrick Hargro are...

April 03, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 5 more
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. makes a point as the House Ways and Means Committee continues its debate over the Republican tax reform package, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

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  • Politics

Georgians In Washington Push Back Against Trump

On this edition of Political Rewind, two prominent Georgians push back against President Trump: FBI Director Chris Wray defends the honor of his agency...

December 08, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Congressman John Lewis

Judge: Man Accused Of Threats To Rep. John Lewis’ Staff Is Competent

A man accused of threatening the staff of U.S. Rep. John Lewis has been deemed competent to stand trial. A report from the warden at the Federal Medical...

July 12, 2017
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By:
  • Kate Brumback and
  • Associated Press
Congressman John Lewis

Man Accused Of Threats To Rep. Lewis' Staff Denied Bond

A judge says an Atlanta man accused of threatening the staff of U.S. Rep. John Lewis must undergo a mental health evaluation before the judge will...

March 06, 2017
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  • Associated Press
Congressman John Lewis

FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Threatening US Rep. Lewis' Staff

FBI agents have arrested an Atlanta man accused of threatening the staff of Georgia Rep. John Lewis. Special Agent David LeValley, who leads the agency...

March 02, 2017
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  • Associated Press
Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage at the University of Maine on January 7, 2011.

Maine Governor To Rep. John Lewis: You Need A History Lesson

Democratic U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights leader who says he doesn't see Donald Trump as a "legitimate president," should be grateful for all that...

January 17, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press
This combination of photographs provided by the Nashville Police Department shows recently discovered never-before-published photos of civil rights icon John Lewis' arrest while leading an effort to desegregate the city's lunch counters in the 1960s.

Early 1960s Nashville Arrest Records, Photos Of John Lewis Found

When civil rights icon John Lewis returned to Nashville this weekend, he was greeted just like he was more than 50 years ago — with a mug shot and an...

November 21, 2016
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By:
  • Adam Beam and
  • Associated Press
John Lewis in 1964 (l) and in 2006 (r)

New Museum Part Of John Lewis' Quest For Civil Rights

The opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture marks a victory for Congressman John Lewis (D-Georgia), who...

September 20, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 1 more
A scene from "March: Book Three" depicting a demonstration that John Lewis was part of in Selma, Alabama.

John Lewis On Telling History Through Comics

Georgia Congressman John Lewis wears many hats - civil rights leader, politician, and graphic novelist. His story and the story of the civil rights...

August 03, 2016
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  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Sean Powers
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