John Lewis, Trump and Good Trouble
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More than 200 rallied in Fort Myers to honor John Lewis and protest what they see as threats to civil and human rights.
Hundreds of Iowa City residents descended on City Park to honor John Lewis by making "Good Trouble" to protest President Donald Trump's policies.
The rally, held by Williamsburg JCC Indivisible and the League of Women Voters of the Williamsburg Area, was one of similar “Good Trouble Lives On” demonstrations held across the country in protest of the Trump administration. The demonstrations, named after one of Lewis’ signature quotes, coincided with the fifth anniversary of Lewis’ death.
The protests took place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.
Denver police closed roads near the state Capitol on Thursday night during a demonstration against President Donald Trump’s policies, including mass deportations and Medicaid cuts.
Organizers will call for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and other voting rights legislation.
Protests against Trump and his administration are schedule across the country today, including over 50 in Florida. See list of 'Good Trouble' events.
"Good Trouble Lives On" demonstration planned in Bay County. Here's a breakdown of some reasons they're protesting and a response from the Bay GOP: