As the nation prepares for the “Good Trouble Lives On” protests on July 17, multiple pro-democracy groups are mobilizing to respond to recent policies from the Trump administration. These rallies will take place in various cities across the United States, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of former Congressman John Lewis’s passing.
Lewis, known for his civil rights activism, coined the term “good trouble” to encourage people to take action against injustice.
Charges Against the Trump Administration
In an official press release, organizers stated, “The Trump administration’s recent escalating authoritarian actions, attacks on DEI initiatives and voting rights, and dismantling of government agencies have raised alarm bells for democracy advocates, and that’s why we’re mobilizing.”
The protest is supported by a coalition of organizations, including the Transformative Justice Coalition, Black Voters Matter, and the League of Women Voters, among others.
Locations and Times for the Protests
Protests will occur in various cities across the country, including:
- Birmingham, Alabama: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM at Kelly Ingram Park, 500 17th St. N
- Kenai, Alaska: 1 PM – 3 PM at Kenai Spur Highway and Main St.
- Tucson, Arizona: 8 AM – 9 AM at Reid Park Bandshell, 900 S Randolph Way
- Jonesboro, Arkansas: 7 PM – 9 PM at Craighead Forest Park, 4910 S Culberhouse Rd.
- Los Angeles, California: 4:30 PM – 8 PM at 200 N Spring St.
- Denver, Colorado: 5 PM – 8 PM at 1449 Lincoln St.
- Hartford, Connecticut: 12 PM – 2 PM at Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave.
- Wilmington, Delaware: 7 PM – 8:30 PM at 100 N Market St.
- Miami, Florida: 5 PM – 7 PM at Florida International University Green Library, 11200 SW 8th St.
- Atlanta, Georgia: 7 PM – 8:30 PM at 609 Thurmond St. NW
- Honolulu, Hawaii: 12 PM – 1:30 PM at Hawaii State Public Library, 478 S King St.
- Twin Falls, Idaho: 6:30 PM – 8 PM at North Five Points, 107 Blue Lakes Blvd N
- Chicago, Illinois: 5:30 PM – 8 PM at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St.
- Indianapolis, Indiana: 12 PM – 3 PM at Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St.
- Mount Vernon, Iowa: 6 PM – 7 PM at Highway 1 North and South
- Wichita, Kansas: 4 PM – 7 PM at East Douglas Ave. and North Broadway St.
- Lexington, Kentucky: 6 PM – 8 PM at Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse
- Lafayette, Louisiana: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Four Corners, West University Avenue and Cameron St.
- Portland, Maine: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Monument Square, 456 Congress St.
- Annapolis, Maryland: 6 PM – 8 PM at Lawyers Mall, 25 Calvert St.
- Boston, Massachusetts: 6 PM – 8 PM at Liberty Mall, Boston Common
- Detroit, Michigan: 5 PM – 8 PM at 16835 E Warren Ave.
- Saint Paul, Minnesota: 3:30 PM – 5 PM at 525 Fairview Ave. S
- Jackson, Mississippi: 6 PM – 8 PM at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 418 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
- St. Louis, Missouri: 6 PM – 7:30 PM at Aloe Plaza
- Billings, Montana: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at Billings Public Library, 510 N Broadway
- Omaha, Nebraska: 6 PM – 9 PM at Heartland of America Park at the Riverfront, 800 Douglas St.
- Carson City, Nevada: 4 PM – 7 PM at Nevada State Legislature, 401 S Carson St.
- Concord, New Hampshire: 2 PM – 6 PM at New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St.
- Newark, New Jersey: 4 PM – 7 PM at the Federal Building, 970 Broad St.
- Santa Fe, New Mexico: 5 PM – 7 PM at New Mexico State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail.
- New York, New York: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Foley Square, Centre St.
- Durham, North Carolina: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at 211 W Parrish St.
- Grand Forks, North Dakota: 6 PM – 8 PM at Town Square, 1 S 3rd St.
- Columbus, Ohio: 6 PM – 8 PM at Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square.
- Tulsa, Oklahoma: 3 PM – 8 PM at Woodland Hills Mall, 7021 S Memorial Dr.
- Portland, Oregon: 5:30 PM – 8 PM at Willamette Park, 6500 S Macadam Ave.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 5:30 PM – 9 PM at Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd.
- Providence, Rhode Island: 2 PM – 4 PM at Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St.
- Columbia, South Carolina: 11 AM – 1 PM at South Carolina State House, 1100 Gervais St.
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota: 5 PM – 7 PM at Van Eps Park, 300 N Minnesota Ave.
- Nashville, Tennessee: 8 AM – 9:30 AM at Tennessee State Library and Archives, 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
- Dallas, Texas: 6 PM – 8 PM at Pacific Plaza, 401 N Harwood St.
- Salt Lake City, Utah: 7 PM – 8:30 PM at 350 N State St.
- Montpelier, Vermont: 6:30 PM – 8 PM at Vermont Statehouse Lawn, State St.
- Richmond, Virginia: 5 PM – 7 PM at Monument Ave., from Stuart Circle to Willow Lawn Drive.
- Seattle, Washington: 4 PM – 8 PM at Seattle Central College, 1701 Broadway.
- Charleston, West Virginia: 6 PM – 8 PM at West Virginia State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E.
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 1 PM – 3 PM at Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells St.
- Laramie, Wyoming: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Albany County Court House, 525 Grand Ave.
Join the Movement
As the nation commemorates the legacy of John Lewis through the “Good Trouble Lives On” protests, participants are encouraged to join in solidarity and voice their support for democracy and equality.
