John Lewis

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Congressman, Georgia's Fifth Congressional District

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1	Jul 7, '20	59 years ago today I was released from Parchman Farm Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson, MS for using a so-called "white" restroom during the Freedom Rides of 1961.	12.8×	248k	55k	1.2k
2	Jul 7, '17	56 years ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson, MS for using a "white" restroom. #goodtrouble	11.3×	174k	75k	16
3	Jun 27, '18	Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever	11.1×	159k	72k	2.8k
4	Oct 22, '18	I have been beaten, my skull fractured, and arrested more than forty times so that each and every person has the right to register and vote. Friends of my gave their lives. Do your	10×	163k	61k	310
5	Jul 27, '17	I fought too long to end discrimination based on race and color to allow discrimination based on gender identity to be considered acceptable	8.9×	165k	47k	6
6	Nov 7, '17	I was beaten, left bloody and unconscious so that every American has the right to vote. Friends of mine gave their lives. Do your part. Vote	7.0×	128k	37k	37
7	Mar 7, '20	55 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, and trampled by horses. I thought I saw death. I thought I was going to die. I don't know how I made it back, but I know we cannot	6.2×	119k	29k	645
8	Jul 16, '19	Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble	5.8×	92k	33k	1.7k
9	May 4, '17	Never have I seen legislative action that reveals such clear disdain for the human dignity of the most vulnerable among us.	5.7×	80k	43k	3
10	Jul 12, '19	There is no such thing as an illegal human being. We may have all come here on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.	5.4×	101k	23k	288
11	Mar 2, '20	We were beaten, we were tear-gassed. I thought I was going to die on this bridge. But somehow and some way, God almighty helped me here. We cannot give up now. We cannot give in. W	5.2×	99k	23k	462
12	Jul 7, '18	57 years ago today I was released from Mississippi State Penitentiary, better known as Parchman, after being arrested in the Jackson, MS bus station for using a so-called "white" r	5.1×	93k	25k	128
13	Jul 7, '14	53 yrs ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson for using "white" restroom	4.6×	36k	49k	10
14	Mar 14, '18	Sometimes you have to get in trouble--good trouble, necessary trouble--to make a way out of no way.	4.6×	83k	24k	466
15	Mar 8, '18	53 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, trampled by horses, and left bloody on the bridge in Selma. On this anniversary, we cannot rest. We must honor those who gave their	4.4×	77k	25k	54
16	Jul 19, '15	Even though I was arrested, I smiled bc I was on the right side of history. Find a way to get in the way #goodtrouble	4.3×	65k	29k	324
17	Jul 7, '16	55yrs ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson for using "white" restroom	4.2×	50k	34k	2
18	Jul 10, '19	Fifty-eight years ago this week, I was released from Mississippi State Penitentiary, also known as Parchman Farm, after being arrested at the bus station in Jackson, Mississippi fo	4.1×	78k	19k	195
19	Nov 3, '16	I’ve marched, protested, been beaten and arrested--all for the right to vote. Friends of mine gave their lives. Honor their sacrifice. Vote.	4.1×	49k	34k	15
20	May 30, '20	I know your pain, your rage, your sense of despair and hopelessness. Justice has, indeed, been denied for far too long. Rioting, looting, and burning is not the way. Organize. Demo	3.8×	68k	19k	411
21	Aug 5, '19	What happened in Texas can clearly be laid at the President’s feet. He encouraged people. He created the climate. He fanned the flames.	3.5×	64k	12k	67
22	Jun 26, '18	I never thought I would live to see a day when the Supreme Court of the United States would again make a decision as inhumane as Dred Scott v. Sandford or Korematsu v. United State	3.2×	53k	18k	76
23	Sep 24, '19	The future of our democracy is at stake. I truly believe the time to begin impeachment proceedings against this president has come. To do otherwise would betray the foundations of	3.1×	64k	11k	85
24	Oct 26, '17	Happy Birthday, Madame President @HillaryClinton	3.1×	52k	11k	3
25	Mar 7, '19	54 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, trampled by horses, and left bloody on that bridge in Selma. But we cannot rest. We cannot become weary. We must honor those who ga	3.0×	55k	15k	110
26	Dec 1, '17	62 years ago today, Rosa Parks stood up for what is right, what is fair, and what is just, by sitting down on a Montgomery city bus and refusing to give up her seat to a white pass	3.0×	49k	19k	4
27	Jan 16, '17	He gave his life for us.	2.9×	48k	18k	1
28	Aug 4, '18	Happy Birthday, @BarackObama #goodtrouble	2.9×	66k	9.1k	59
29	Feb 27, '18	58 years ago today, I was arrested for the first time as a participant in the sit-ins at lunch counters in downtown Nashville. Walking out to the paddy wagons, I tried to walk with	2.8×	53k	14k	17
30	Jul 3, '18	Your vote matters. If it didn’t, why would some people keep trying to take it away? #goodtrouble	2.7×	47k	16k	69
31	Jan 21, '19	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was my hero, my mentor, my friend, and my brother. We honor his legacy by celebrating this holiday as a day on, not a day off. It is a day of action, a	2.7×	59k	9.9k	55
32	Dec 30, '19	I have been in some kind of fight – for freedom, equality, basic human rights – for nearly my entire life. I have never faced a fight quite like the one I have now.	2.7×	55k	6.9k	73
33	Dec 19, '17	I oppose this conference report with every bone in my body. This tax bill is a $2.3 trillion holiday gift for Wall Street, the rich, and the wealthy. Conceived in darkness and birt	2.6×	41k	17k	0
34	Aug 6, '18	53 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Johnson. I shed a little blood on that bridge in Selma and friends of mine gave their lives so that no pe	2.5×	41k	16k	59
35	Jan 29, '17	This is a dark hour for America.	2.5×	37k	17k	1
36	Sep 25, '17	During another period, we knelt. There is nothing wrong with kneeling down to stand up against injustice. It’s protected by the Constitution	2.5×	41k	15k	8
37	Aug 28, '18	55 years ago today, we marched on Washington for jobs and freedom. I spoke number six, Dr King spoke number ten, and out of everybody who spoke that day I’m the only one still arou	2.5×	45k	12k	61
38	Feb 2, '18	I never thought that I would witness the dismantling of the checks and balances of our country, and I never imagined that Republicans would cast aside the national security interes	2.4×	42k	14k	5
39	Aug 26, '18	Senator John McCain was a warrior for peace. He will be deeply missed by people all around the world.	2.4×	54k	6.8k	26
40	Oct 4, '17	Don’t tell me this is about protecting the Second Amendment when you won’t stand up for the First Amendment.	2.4×	42k	14k	2
41	Jan 16, '17	He went to jail for us. #goodtrouble	2.3×	39k	15k	1
42	Sep 27, '16	Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay - I was beaten, left bloody & unconscious so that every person could register and vote. Do your part.	2.3×	28k	19k	1
43	Feb 21, '20	Thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes. Each day on earth is a gift we must use to continue building the Beloved Community.	2.3×	55k	4.5k	55
44	Jan 20, '18	There is no sound more powerful than the marching feet of a determined people. #goodtrouble	2.3×	43k	11k	5
45	Jul 26, '16	The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument in a democratic society. We must use it.	2.1×	34k	11k	330
46	Jan 4, '16	I hope everyone had a safe holiday. I spent some of the break playing with my cats.	2.0×	38k	8.5k	374
47	Nov 5, '18	Never give up, never give in, never give out. Keep the faith and keep your eyes on the prize. Each and every vote matters. Do your part and vote like you’ve never voted before. Bel	2.0×	35k	11k	76
48	Jan 14, '18	If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was preaching today, he would be speaking the idea that we are one people, one family, one house—the American house and the world house—that we must l	2.0×	34k	11k	5
49	May 25, '19	.@SpeakerPelosi Madam Speaker, Keep the faith and keep your eyes on the prize. Best wishes, John Lewis	1.9×	42k	6.6k	29
50	Nov 1, '18	Be bold. Be courageous. Vote like you’ve never voted before. Together we can redeem the soul of America. #GoodTrouble	1.9×	34k	10k	32
51	Jun 25, '18	I was beaten, left bloody & unconscious while friends of mine gave their lives to ensure that every person has the right to register & vote. But five years ago the SCOTUS S	1.9×	33k	11k	35
52	May 24, '16	55 years ago today, I was arrested in the Jackson, MS bus station for using a "whites-only" restroom. #goodtrouble	1.9×	21k	17k	3
53	Jan 16, '17	Dr. King taught us to recognize the dignity and worth of every human being. He was the moral compass of our nation. #IHaveADream	1.8×	27k	13k	1
54	Nov 3, '18	During another period people waited in immovable lines, faced billy clubs and cattle prods, in order to register and vote. Have courage, raw courage, and let nothing stop you from	1.8×	30k	11k	27
55	Feb 22, '19	Thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes. I still feel good, I feel young. I’m ready to keep fighting, to keep pushing, to keep getting in good trouble, necessary trouble so t	1.7×	40k	4k	24
56	Sep 25, '18	The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument we have in a democratic society. Do your part. Get registered. Vote. #NationalVo	1.7×	28k	11k	18
57	Jan 16, '17	We honor Dr. King’s legacy through service to our community and adherence to the philosophy & discipline of nonviolence #MLKDay #goodtrouble	1.7×	26k	12k	0
58	Dec 12, '17	The vote is precious, almost sacred. Friends of mine paid the ultimate price so that every person can vote their conscience. As a native of Alabama, I ask you to do your part. Hono	1.7×	33k	8.7k	4
59	Jul 27, '17	I stand with our transgender service members, and I pray that they will not lose heart. They must know that we love them. We respect them.	1.7×	34k	7.6k	2
60	Jun 22, '16	Sometimes you have to get in the way. You have to make some noise by speaking up and speaking out against injustice & inaction #goodtrouble	1.7×	22k	12k	5
61	Apr 4, '18	50 years ago today, I learned the painful news that my friend, my mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated in Memphis, TN. He was my brother, my leader--that day i	1.7×	31k	8.8k	20
62	Nov 6, '17	We must do more than mourn and pray for those murdered in Texas. We must act.	1.7×	32k	8.3k	0
63	May 29, '18	Thank you, @ABCNetwork. You did the right thing. There is not any room in our society for racism or bigotry.	1.6×	36k	5.2k	4
64	Feb 16, '18	.@SpeakerRyan Mr. Speaker, the time for action is now. We know the facts. There are too many guns. How many more children must die? How many more students? How many more teachers?	1.6×	29k	8.6k	4
65	Jan 16, '17	He marched for us. #goodtrouble	1.5×	25k	10k	0
66	Dec 8, '17	President Trump’s attendance and his hurtful policies are an insult to the people portrayed in this civil rights museum. After President Trump departs, we encourage all Mississippi	1.5×	24k	8.5k	10
67	Apr 20, '18	To the young people speaking up and speaking out today, my heart is with you. Keep walking and keep marching all the way to the polls in November. You will change America. #Nationa	1.5×	30k	6.9k	12
68	Nov 8, '16	The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument we have in a democratic society. Use it.	1.5×	20k	11k	1
69	Nov 2, '18	Sometimes you have to let the spirit move you.	1.5×	30k	5.4k	135
70	Oct 18, '18	I am sick and outraged over the murder of journalist and American permanent resident Jamal Khashoggi. The President and his administration have failed to uphold their duty to the C	1.5×	28k	7k	29
71	Jul 2, '18	Be bold. Be courageous. Never be afraid to speak up and speak out. Together we can build a more perfect union. #goodtrouble	1.4×	27k	7.4k	24
72	Jan 16, '17	Our nation has at times created & enforced unjust laws. It is up to people of conscience to expose such injustice through nonviolent means.	1.4×	22k	8.9k	2
73	Mar 23, '17	Wishing everyone a happy #NationalPuppyDay	1.4×	28k	6.2k	4
74	Jun 28, '18	There is no sound more powerful than the marching feet of a determined people. #goodtrouble	1.4×	26k	7k	34
75	May 4, '17	Those who are sick will suffer, and some of them will die. This is a shame and a disgrace. May God have mercy on us all.	1.4×	20k	9.7k	2
76	Jun 30, '18	The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument we have in a democratic society. We must use it. #goodtrouble	1.4×	24k	7.5k	24
77	Sep 25, '17	The young people kneeling today are following a long tradition. #TakeAKnee #goodtrouble	1.3×	22k	7.6k	7
78	Nov 6, '18	VOTE! Do your part. Honor the sacrifice of those who marched and protested, those who were beaten and left bloody, those who gave the last full measure of devotion so that each and	1.3×	24k	6.4k	23
79	Jan 19, '17	Thank you @POTUS & @FLOTUS for your years of service. You made us proud.	1.2×	22k	6.8k	0
80	Feb 27, '18	Never has there been a more important time to guarantee that each voice can freely speak up and speak out. We cannot allow a few powerful companies to control what you see and do o	1.2×	21k	7.3k	2
81	Mar 1, '18	I stand with @Delta	1.2×	25k	4.7k	2
82	May 10, '18	Separating children from their parents is cruel, it is inhumane, and it is not in keeping with the moral values of our nation. It is simply un-American. I will fight this action wi	1.2×	20k	6.9k	38
83	Jan 16, '17	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was my friend, my mentor; he was like a big brother.	1.2×	23k	5.4k	2
84	Nov 5, '19	The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument we have in a democratic society. And we must use it. #goodtrouble	1.2×	22k	5.5k	81
85	Aug 16, '18	We have lost one of the great artists of our time. Aretha Franklin was one of God’s precious gifts to the world—one of God’s shining jewels. She is deeply loved by millions of peop	1.1×	26k	4k	14
86	Aug 6, '17	52 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. We must defend and restore the VRA.	1.1×	19k	7.2k	2
87	Jul 12, '18	Never give up, never give in, never give out. Keep the faith, and keep your eyes on the prize. Together, we can redeem the soul of America. #goodtrouble	1.1×	20k	5.9k	100
88	Jan 15, '18	Dr. King was my friend, my brother, my leader. He was the moral compass of our nation and he taught us to recognize the dignity and worth of every human being. #goodtrouble	1.1×	22k	5.2k	5
89	Dec 13, '17	Congratulations Senator-elect Doug Jones! I look forward to working with you.	1.1×	26k	3.5k	1
90	Aug 29, '17	54 years ago today we led a peaceful, orderly, nonviolent march through the streets of Washington.	1.1×	20k	5.9k	2
91	Dec 18, '19	Our children and their children will ask us what did you do? What did you say? For some this vote may be hard. But we have a mission and a mandate to be on the right side of histor	1.1×	21k	4.6k	158
92	Dec 21, '17	I don’t understand why this Congress refuses to stand up to help young people and children. Failing to protect undocumented youth or reauthorize CHIP is cruel and inhumane. These y	1.1×	19k	6k	1
93	Oct 27, '18	There is no room in our society for gun violence and especially not in a place of worship. Elected officials must stop fanning the flames of hatred, bitterness, and division. We mu	1.1×	21k	5k	11
94	Nov 7, '18	Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year—it is the struggle of a lifetime. Be persistent and consistent. We shall overcome. #GoodTrouble	1.0×	19k	5.4k	57
95	Jul 17, '18	I am deeply disturbed by the outcome of the Helsinki summit. The leader of this nation takes an oath before God to defend this country from all enemies both foreign and domestic, b	1.0×	18k	5.1k	22
96	Feb 15, '18	We are shocked and numb. How many more must die? Our conscience must move us to action. It is time for the American people to demand action from their elected leaders.	1.0×	19k	4.8k	3
97	Jun 30, '18	We are sick and tired of seeing little babies taken from their mothers. That's not right, it's not fair, and history will not be kind to us. As a nation and as a people we can do m	0.9×	17k	4.9k	8
98	Jul 10, '18	Have courage—raw courage—to stand up and speak up for those left out and left behind. #goodtrouble	0.9×	18k	4.9k	28
99	Jan 1, '18	Wishing everyone a happy New Year. May we all resolve to live each day with purpose and hope, never forgetting that the way of peace and the way of love is the better way. #goodtro	0.9×	18k	3.7k	0
100	Dec 25, '18	Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas holiday.	0.8×	21k	1.5k	4

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