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Four reasons Trump isn’t welcome in Atlanta

President Donald Trump will attend the College National Championship football game in Atlanta today. Little does he know, Atlanta doesn’t want him. Here’s why: Trump leaves a trail of racism behind him. Trump took over 48 hours to denounce the white supremacist-led violence in Charlottesville. Some of his top advisors, cabinet picks and endorsees have histories of prejudice. Trump also launched a travel ban targeting Muslims, refused to immediately condemn the white supremacists who advocated

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GOP asks America to wait while Lewis fights for more gun control

Atlanta Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis held a press conference Wednesday pushing for stronger gun control laws, in the wake of the tragic Las Vegas shooting. Lewis, as well as several other House Democrats, is calling for a bill that would strengthen firearm background checks. Lawmakers also want a bipartisan Select Committee on Gun Violence established in Congress, to study the issue and recommend potential legislation. “How many more dead bodies will it

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‘Sit-in to stand up:’ Rep. John Lewis calls upon nonviolent Civil Rights protest in Congress

Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. John Lewis returned to his roots of non-violent protest when he took to the floor of the chamber of the House last

Civil Rights hero John Lewis “never thought — never dreamed” of an African American president

Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. When Barack Obama was sworn in as president in 2008, Civil Rights hero Rep. John Lewis was moved as he joined the

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Rep. John Lewis calls out injustice of Trump’s budget and Trumpcare

Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. Rep. John Lewis is a Civil Rights icon, and he continues to stand up for justice today. Lewis has been in Congress

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Rep. John Lewis overcame violence in march for voting rights

Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. John Lewis never stops pushing for progress. Though the Civil Rights Act passed after a successful March on Washington, Lewis was prepared