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Nationwide “Good Trouble” Rallies Planned to Defend Civil Rights

Across the United States, a series of “Good Trouble” events are scheduled for July 17th, aiming to galvanize public action against what organizers describe as a significant erosion of civil rights. These gatherings are inspired by the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

The movement is a direct response to a perceived “brazen rollback of civil rights in generations,” as stated by organizers on the Good Trouble lives On website. They highlight concerns ranging from voting rights and the dismantling of essential services to the disappearance of individuals and restrictions on free speech and the right to protest. The organizers emphasize the unifying power of collective action, asserting, “Trump is trying to divide us but we know the power of coming together.”

allison Pulliam and Christine Wood, co-directors of the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition, echoed this sentiment in a June statement. They noted that John Lewis “taught us the power of peopel coming together for peaceful collective action.” They urged participants to “carry the torch, continue the legacy of John Lewis and pass it forward to future generations,” inviting everyone to join in “making Good Trouble” by addressing a broad spectrum of grievances, including attacks on civil rights, essential services, community members, free speech, and the right to organize.

The core demands of these protests, as outlined in an organizer toolkit, are for Congress to actively “protect our rights and ensure free and fair elections for all.” Specifically, the movement seeks to halt “the extreme crackdown on civil rights by the Trump governance,” address “the attacks on Black and brown Americans, immigrants, trans people, and othre communities,” and prevent “the slashing of programs that working people rely on, including Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security.”

Scheduled “Good Trouble” Events:

Phoenix, Arizona: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd.
Little Rock, Arkansas: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at State Capitol Building, 500 Woodlane St. denver, Colorado: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Civic Center Park, 101 W 14th Ave.
Washington, D.C.: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lafayette Square, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Boise, Idaho: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Idaho State capitol Building, 700 W Jefferson St.
Chicago,Illinois: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Federal Plaza, 219 S Dearborn st.
Des Moines, Iowa: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at State Capitol Building,east 12th Street and Grand Avenue.
Wichita, Kansas: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Old Town Square, 300 N Mead St.
Louisville, Kentucky: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jefferson Square, 500 W Jefferson St.
Boston,Massachusetts: 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. at Boston Common, Park St.
Detroit, Michigan: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza.
Minneapolis, Minnesota: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Minneapolis City Hall, 350 S 5th St.
Kansas City, Missouri: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at kansas City City Hall, 414 E 12th St.
Omaha, Nebraska: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at Gene Leahy Mall, 1302 Farnam St.
Concord, New Hampshire: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at State House Plaza,107 N Main St.
Newark, New Jersey: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at newark City Hall, 920 Broad St.
Albany, New York: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Empire State Plaza,200 State St.
Raleigh, North Carolina: