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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHappy heavenly birthday to the one and only John Lewis.

Remembering John Lewis on what would have been his 86th Birthday.
— âªï¸Julesâªï¸ (@northjules.bsky.social) 2026-02-21T15:57:20.182Z
âGet in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.â
-Lewisðï¸
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Happy heavenly birthday to the one and only John Lewis. (Original Post)
LetMyPeopleVote
4 hrs ago
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I have been fortunate to have heard Congressman Lewis tell his preaching to chickens story six times
LetMyPeopleVote
1 hr ago
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LoisB
(12,672 posts)1. Sure wish he was still here.
Deuxcents
(26,273 posts)2. 💐
LetMyPeopleVote
(177,634 posts)3. I have been fortunate to have heard Congressman Lewis tell his preaching to chickens story six times
MustLoveBeagles
(15,477 posts)4. Happy birthday