The House this week passed a major piece of voting rights legislation — the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill was brought to the floor this week because it coincides with Saturday’s ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter Monday urging the U.S. Senate to pass legislation meant to protect and expand voting rights. The Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement ...

ATLANTA -- Instead of calling Rep. John Lewis a hero, the better way to honor the civil rights leader's legacy is by guaranteeing equal representation to every American, former President Barack Obama ...

This morning, the Senate majority leader issued a statement on the late civil rights icon's legacy and congressional tenure, reflecting on the time they joined hands to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther ...

Rights activists, politicians from both parties and many other people touched by the legacy of John Lewis mourned the congressman and pillar of the civil rights movement Saturday, lauding the strength ...