Less than a week after the June 14 “No Kings” protests across the United States, another protest is already being planned.
Labeled “Good Trouble Lives On,” organizers described the July 17 as “a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Together, we’ll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.”
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As of June 18, almost 100 events have been registered on the Good Trouble Lives On website, including five in Florida.
What are ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests?
“We are facing the most brazen rollback of civils rights in generations,” according to the website goodtroubleliveson.org.
“Whether you’re outraged by attacks on voting rights, the gutting of essential services, disappearances of our neighbors, or the assault on free speech and our right to protest, this movement is for you.
“Across America, let’s make good trouble.”
“Join us for a national day of nonviolent action as we rally, march, host teach-ins, press conferences, and vigils to demand that Congress fight back and protect our freedom to vote. This is a moment of moral clarity and collective power.
“We march in peace. We act in power.”
Congressman John Lewis came up with phrase ‘Good Trouble’
The late U.S. Rep. John Lewis used the phrase “good trouble” in December 2019, when speaking at the Library of Congress’ opening exhibition of “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”
“Rosa Parks inspired us to get in trouble. And I’ve been getting in trouble ever since,” Lewis said. “She inspired us to find a way, to get in the way, to get in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble,” according to a blog posted by the Library of Congress.
Lewis was a nationally recognized leader and was named one of the Big Six leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
In March 7, 1965, he led more than 600 peaceful protesters across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma in a day that later became known as “Bloody Sunday.”
“Despite numerous arrests and physical injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the philosophy of nonviolence.”
Lewis died July 17, 2020.
A movie of his life was made by Magnolia Pictures, “John Lewis: Good Trouble.”
Who is organizing the ‘Good Trouble Lives On’?
Among the organizers listed on the “Good Trouble Lives On” website are:
Map shows Florida locations registered to host ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ events
As of June 18, five events were planned for the July 17 “Good Trouble Lives On.”
➤ See current map of registered events
Core principle: No violence at protests
“A core principle behind all Good Trouble Lives On events is a commitment to nonviolent action,” the website said.
“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. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.”
‘No Kings’ organizer estimates 5 million participants nationwide
The American Civil Liberties Union, one of the co-organizers of the “No Kings” protests, estimated more than 5 million people participated in about 2,100 demonstrations across the U.S. on June 14.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: See map of next planned protests after ‘No Kings’ in Florida: ‘Good Trouble Lives On’
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Naples Daily News
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