John Lewis remembered by leaders and activists nationwide
Rights activists and politicians from both parties mourn John Lewis, praising his courage from Selma to the Capitol. Former presidents Bush and Obama recalled his sacrifices, while tributes noted his fight against segregation and his call for "good trouble." Lewis died after battling cancer, with funeral plans pending and flags lowered nationwide.
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Selma
Alabama
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George W. Bush
Barack Obama
America
Lewis
Georgia Democrat
South
Rev
Martin Luther
Atlanta
Henry Grant Lewis
Washington
D.C
Troy
Freddie
Samuel Lewis
Jerrick Lewis
John Miles Lewis
C.T. Vivian
Vivian
Providence Missionary Baptist Church
Rep
Elijah Cummings
Capitol
U.S
Donald Trump
White House
State of Georgia
Remembering John Lewis The conscience of Congress and youth leader
The Black Lives Matter generation recalls John Lewis as a lifelong advocate who urged young people to push for reform. From 2013 immigration protests to 2016 gun control sit-ins, he inspired activism, shared moments with organizers across the country, and even joined Comic-Con to celebrate a Selma graphic novel series. His legacy as a mentor and steadfast ally to activists endures.
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Orlando
San Diego
Selma
Congress
Georgia
Sanford
Florida
Ferguson
Missouri
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Malkia Devich Cyril
Media Justice
Associated Press
Black Lives Matter
Brittany Packnett
Masks and politics fuel American mask resistance
Almhana notes clients may move beyond anger over masks but many cling to perceived freedom. Runnels links mixed messaging and divergent leadership to mask resistance, while Santantonio blames denial on politics and Trump era distrust of experts, creating a national polarization over the pandemic.
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Soviet Union
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Runnels
Diana Santantonio
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Psych Services
Elyria
America
Donald Trump
Santantonio
Trump
Santanto
Nio
Mask wearing basics and public response amid COVID era
Health guidance supports cloth masks to curb droplet spread and curb touching the face while reminding wearers of limits and social distancing. Interviews with Shunta Runnels Shanta Jordan and Jim Jordan discuss fear anger and politics shaping mask use and public health messaging across regions.
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Shunta
Shanta
Jim Jordan
Lorain County Community College
Jordan
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