Why “Good Trouble” Protests Are Taking Over America This Thursday
Hey everyone, I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about something incredibly powerful happening this Thursday, July 17th. You might’ve seen it in the news—the “Good Trouble Lives On” protests. These are not just any rallies. They’re a national call to action, and the name comes straight from the late Congressman John Lewis—a legend of the Civil Rights Movement, who used to say we must get into “good trouble, necessary trouble” to bring about change.
Now, why July 17th? That’s the fifth anniversary of John Lewis’s passing. And in his honor, more than 1,600 protests are planned across all 50 states , even internationally. We’re talking about marches, food drives, teach-ins, voter registration events, and community gatherings—big and small. This is a full-on, grassroots movement designed to remind people that civil rights are still worth fighting for.
At the heart of this protest is resistance—resistance against what many see as dangerous rollbacks of our civil liberties under Trump’s leadership. Organizers say this isn’t just about one man. It’s about a wave of policies targeting women, immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks, and especially Black and Brown communities. It’s about defending programs like Medicaid and Social Security that millions rely on. And it’s about pushing back against the normalization of fear-based governance.
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You’ll see big gatherings in cities like Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington D.C., but the brilliance of this movement is how local it is. From Yonkers, New York, to Petoskey, Michigan, and Escanaba in the Upper Peninsula, people are coming together in parks, at libraries, across bridges, even outside Targets. It’s symbolic, it’s strategic, and it’s personal.
Why Thursday? Because that’s the exact day Congressman Lewis passed in 2020. His family gave their blessing for the use of his name and asked that the day not be somber—but celebratory. Many events are scheduled after work hours to help families and working folks participate. It’s a protest, yes—but it’s also a celebration of what Lewis stood for: community, dignity, voting rights, and persistent activism.
Barbara Arnwine of the Transformative Justice Coalition called this “the largest weekday action in U.S. history.” Think about that. People are stepping out of their regular routines to raise their voices on a weekday, because that’s how serious this is. That’s how important it is to keep Lewis’s legacy alive.
So if you’re wondering whether it matters to show up, or if it will make a difference—just remember what John Lewis taught us. Real change takes courage, consistency, and sometimes, a little bit of good trouble.
Wherever you are, find your local event. Make a sign. Bring your voice. Let’s honor the legacy. Let’s do something that matters.
Let’s get into good trouble—again.
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