Nationwide ‘Good Trouble’ Protests Honor John Lewis, Challenge Trump Administration
Nationwide ‘Good Trouble’ Protests Honor John Lewis, Challenge Trump Administration
Tens of thousands of Americans are expected to participate in a massive day of action today, July 17, dubbed ‘Good Trouble Lives On.’ These widespread protests across all 50 US states aim to honor the enduring legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis and voice opposition to the Trump administration’s policies.
The demonstrations coincide with the fifth anniversary of Lewis’s passing, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement who famously urged people to engage in ‘good trouble, necessary trouble’ to advance justice. Organized by dozens of advocacy and civil rights groups, events range from marches and rallies to candlelight vigils, voter registration drives, and direct action trainings.
Organizers anticipate significant turnout in cities, suburbs, and small towns, continuing a trend of decentralized protests against the Trump administration. While potentially smaller than recent mass demonstrations, the collective effort underscores broad discontent. Flagship events are scheduled for Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis, Annapolis, and Oakland.
Protesters are demanding an end to perceived crackdowns on civil and voting rights, targeted actions against Black, Brown, immigrant, and trans communities, and cuts to vital social programs like Medicaid and SNAP. As Daryl Jones, co-leader of the Transformative Justice Coalition, stated, the day is about ‘seeing things across this nation, seeing things that are being impacted, that are just not right. We’ve got to stand up and say something.’
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