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By The FulcrumJul 26, 2021
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One year gone, but the fight lives on. Civil rights leader and Rep. John Lewis died on July 17, 2020. 
Over his decades of service, Congressman Lewis called on people to get into good trouble as he fought for equal rights and better voting access for all. Championing voting rights for the Black community was a major issue for Lewis and he inspired many to fight for their right to vote alongside him. RepresentUs reminds us that now more than ever, we must honor John Lewis by protecting the precious right to vote, and get in good trouble.

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