John Lewis was a fixture on Twitter, both for his tweets and his viral presence

Congressman John Lewis, who died on Friday, proved again and again that politician Twitter can rise above angry, hateful thuggery.

His own timeline was a regular source of wisdom and inspiration, especially around racial issues. Lewis was a hell of a speaker, and the thundering power of his words translated easily into the short, soundbite-friendly format imposed by Twitter's character constraints.

Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble#goodtrouble

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) June 27, 2018 Read more...

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