Over 1,000 “Good Trouble” protests — akin to the No Kings protests — are scheduled to commence nationally on July 17, with around 60 planned across Michigan.
On Thursday, about 1,600 “Good Trouble Lives On,” protests will take place to stand against President Trump’s administration and continue the annual commemoration of the late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis, who served in U.S. Congress representing Georgia for 33 years, and died in 2020.
“The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action,” the organization said on its website. “That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.”
The protests are scheduled in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. All events are expected to uphold a commitment to nonviolent action, per organizers.
“We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events,” the organization said.
In Michigan, protests are planned in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The events are held at varying hours of July 17.
Here’s what to know about the “Good Trouble” protests in Michigan:
Where will there be ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests in Michigan on July 17?
According to the “Good Trouble” protest map, there are at least 60 protests planned in Michigan on July 17.
Locations include landmarks, parks, stores (like Target), schools or government buildings.
Where are ‘Good Trouble’ protests planned in the Upper Peninsula on July 17?
Here are the protests in the U.P.:
Where will protests be in northern Michigan?
Here are the protests in northern Michigan:
Where are the ‘Good Trouble’ protests in mid-Michigan?
Here are the protests in central Michigan:
What cities in southwest Michigan are hosting protests?
Here are the protests in southwest Michigan:
What ‘Good Trouble’ events are planned for southeast Michigan?
Here are the protests in southeast Michigan:
What are the ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests about?
In addition to honoring the memory of Congressman John Lewis, organizers propose three main demands listed in their July 16 news release:
What advocacy group is running the ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests?
Many of the advocacy groups behind the upcoming “Good Trouble” protests were also involved in “No Kings” protests that occurred on June 14.
“Organizers hope to build on the momentum from the historic “No Kings” mass mobilization on June 14, the largest demonstration to take place in Trump’s second term with over 2,100 events spanning across all 50 states,” the organization said in a June 23 news release.
The organization provides a list of their partners, which include The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Black Lives Matter, Legal Defense Fund, National Association of Social Workers and more.
The term “good trouble” was coined by Congressman John Lewis.
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: What to know about ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests in Michigan on July 17
Reporting by Sarah Moore, Lansing State Journal / Detroit Free Press
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