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Congressman, Georgia's Fifth Congressional District

Atlanta, GA
johnlewis.house.gov
Joined April 2009
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  1. Jul 7

    56 years ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson, MS for using a "white" restroom.

    5,499 replies 114,555 retweets 258,285 likes
  2. Jun 6

    49 years ago today, Robert F. Kennedy was murdered by a man with a gun. I cried, heaving as if something burst inside me, asking "Why??"

    532 replies 5,112 retweets 14,348 likes
  3. Jun 1

    The decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord is a threat to the planet. A great nation should lead and be unafraid.

    285 replies 4,058 retweets 14,026 likes
  4. May 29

    I often think of the words of President Kennedy, “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.”

    179 replies 5,750 retweets 14,451 likes
  5. May 29

    Today we all remember those that served and those that gave the last full measure of devotion.

    34 replies 621 retweets 3,517 likes
  6. May 25

    The press have a right to do their job free from harassment, intimidation, or physical violence.

    177 replies 2,891 retweets 11,001 likes
  7. May 24

    The Republican healthcare plan is a shame and a disgrace. It must be stopped.

    Breaking News: The House G.O.P. health bill would leave 23 million fewer people insured by 2026, a new forecast says
    109 replies 1,283 retweets 3,886 likes
  8. Retweeted
    May 24

    This Nat'l Foster Care Month, I'm joining on bill 2 allow qualified + devoted parents give a safe + stable home 2 kids

    19 replies 132 retweets 494 likes
  9. May 23

    Sometimes you have to get in the way and get in good trouble, necessary trouble, to make a way out of noway.

    96 replies 1,565 retweets 4,968 likes
  10. Retweeted
    May 22

    John R. Lewis receives Honorary Doctor of Laws

    48 replies 404 retweets 2,013 likes
  11. May 20

    Honored to give the commencement and receive an honorary doctorate. Congratulations to all the graduates. We need your service.

    48 replies 329 retweets 2,405 likes
  12. May 18

    Ending Title II Net Neutrality protection is wrong. It is yet another attack on those attempting to bring about the beloved community.

    30 replies 997 retweets 2,521 likes
  13. May 18

    We have seen dark days in our democracy, but the path to a brighter future is paved with the protections of a free and open public dialogue.

    64 replies 1,423 retweets 5,434 likes
  14. May 18

    We used what we had to bring about a nonviolent revolution in America. And there is another revolution coming.

    66 replies 959 retweets 3,387 likes
  15. May 18

    During the Civil Rights Movement, we didn’t have a website, we didn’t have a cell phone, we didn't even have a fax machine.

    49 replies 566 retweets 2,305 likes
  16. May 18

    We cannot allow a few powerful companies control what you see and do on the Internet.

    35 replies 1,221 retweets 3,708 likes
  17. May 18

    Never has there been a more important time to guarantee that each voice can freely speak up and speak out.

    23 replies 790 retweets 2,477 likes
  18. May 18

    The fight to save Title II Net Neutrality protection is about guaranteeing every citizen’s right to dissent.

    21 replies 1,669 retweets 3,578 likes
  19. Retweeted
    May 16

    Rep. John Lewis Meets Ga. Constituents At Meet-And-Greet

    20 replies 83 retweets 376 likes
  20. Retweeted
    May 15

    This is how you reach kids.

    10 replies 99 retweets 458 likes

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