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Protesters Rally Nationwide to Honor John Lewis, Oppose Trump Policies
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – More than 1,600 peaceful protests across the U.S. honor John Lewis and oppose Trump administration policies on immigration, social programs, and civil rights, organizers said.
- On Thursday, July 17, 2025, Good Trouble Lives On events spanned Florida locations and more than 1,600 cities nationwide, organizers estimated.
- Staging at the fifth anniversary of Lewis’s death, organizers named the Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action after his call to make `good trouble` through nonviolent protest.
- Amid mounting tensions, organizers reported 56,000 RSVPs for 1,500-plus events, as the Good Trouble Lives On coalition called to end civil rights crackdowns and cuts to social programs.
- A flagship rally in Chicago will be held Thursday evening, offering a livestream beginning at 7:00 pm, and anchor events are planned in Atlanta, St. Louis, Annapolis and Oakland.
- Future efforts include mobilizing 8.5 million voters by November 2026, focusing on community empowerment and sustaining civic engagement beyond the day of action.
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