Nationwide demonstrations dubbed “Good Trouble Lives On” are set to take place across all 50 states on July 17, marking the fifth anniversary of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis’s death and continuing a wave of opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies.
Why It Matters
These protests follow a string of mass mobilizations organized by the 50501 Movement—“50 Protests, 50 States, One Movement”—since Trump’s return to office in January. Millions participated in “No Kings” protests on June 14, opposing Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., and others rallied during “Free America” events over the Fourth of July weekend.
The July 17 demonstrations invoke John Lewis’s call to make “good trouble” through nonviolent resistance. Organizers say the protests are a direct response to Trump’s rollback of civil rights, attacks on marginalized communities, and cuts to essential social programs.
What to Expect on July 17
Protests are scheduled in every state, at parks, government buildings, and public squares. Each event is locally organized and coordinated through the Good Trouble Lives On website, which includes a full list of times and locations.
Here are a few examples:
- Birmingham, Alabama: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Kelly Ingram Park, 500 17th St. N
- Kenai, Alaska: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Kenai Spur Highway and Main St.
- Tucson, Arizona: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Reid Park Bandshell, 900 S Randolph Way
- Jonesboro, Arkansas: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Craighead Forest Park, 4910 S Culberhouse Rd.
- Los Angeles, California: 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 200 N Spring St.
- Denver, Colorado: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1449 Lincoln St.
- Hartford, Connecticut: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave.
- Wilmington, Delaware: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 100 N Market St.
- Miami, Florida: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Florida International University Green Library, 11200 SW 8th St.
- Atlanta, Georgia: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 609 Thurmond St. NW
- Honolulu, Hawaii: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hawaii State Public Library, 478 S King St.
- Twin Falls, Idaho: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at North Five Points, 107 Blue Lakes Blvd N
- Chicago, Illinois: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St.
- Indianapolis, Indiana: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St.
- Mount Vernon, Iowa: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Highway 1 North and South
- Wichita, Kansas: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at East Douglas Ave. and North Broadway St.
- Lexington, Kentucky: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse
- Lafayette, Louisiana: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Four Corners, West University Avenue and Cameron St.
- Portland, Maine: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Monument Square, 456 Congress St.
- Annapolis, Maryland: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lawyers Mall, 25 Calvert St.
- Boston, Massachusetts: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Liberty Mall, Boston Common
- Detroit, Michigan: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 16835 E Warren Ave.
- Saint Paul, Minnesota: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 525 Fairview Ave. S
- Jackson, Mississippi: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 418 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
- St. Louis, Missouri: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Aloe Plaza
- Billings, Montana: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Billings Public Library, 510 N Broadway
- Omaha, Nebraska: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heartland of America Park at the Riverfront, 800 Douglas St.
- Carson City, Nevada: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Nevada State Legislature, 401 S Carson St.
- Concord, New Hampshire: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St.
- Newark, New Jersey: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Federal Building, 970 Broad St.
- Santa Fe, New Mexico: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at New Mexico State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail
- New York, New York: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Foley Square, Centre St.
- Durham, North Carolina: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 211 W Parrish St.
- Grand Forks, North Dakota: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Square, 1 S 3rd St.
- Columbus, Ohio: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square
- Tulsa, Oklahoma: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Woodland Hills Mall, 7021 S Memorial Dr.
- Portland, Oregon: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Willamette Park, 6500 S Macadam Ave.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
- Providence, Rhode Island: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St.
- Columbia, South Carolina: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Carolina State House, 1100 Gervais St.
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Van Eps Park, 300 N Minnesota Ave.
- Nashville, Tennessee: 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Tennessee State Library and Archives, 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N
- Dallas, Texas: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pacific Plaza, 401 N Harwood St.
- Salt Lake City, Utah: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 350 N State St.
- Montpelier, Vermont: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vermont Statehouse Lawn, State St.
- Richmond, Virginia: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Monument Ave., from Stuart Circle to Willow Lawn Drive
- Seattle, Washington: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Seattle Central College, 1701 Broadway
- Charleston, West Virginia: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at West Virginia State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells St.
- Laramie, Wyoming: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Albany County Court House, 525 Grand Ave.
From Honolulu to Hartford, Billings to Miami, organizers are calling for peaceful demonstrations that amplify Lewis’s legacy and confront what they describe as “the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations.”
Organizers Speak Out
“We are facing unprecedented attacks on voting rights, essential services, and our right to speak and protest,” reads a statement on the Good Trouble Lives On website. “Trump is trying to divide us—but we know the power of coming together.”
Allison Pulliam and Christine Wood, co-directors of the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition, said in a June statement that John Lewis “taught us the power of people coming together for peaceful collective action. This is our moment to carry the torch and pass it forward.”
What’s Next
According to the official host toolkit, demonstrators will call on Congress to:
- Protect voting rights
- Ensure free and fair elections
- End attacks on marginalized communities, including Black and brown Americans, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals
- Reverse Trump-era cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, and other safety net programs
Protesters are also demanding an end to what they describe as an “extreme crackdown” on civil rights and a renewed commitment to democratic values.
For more information or to find an event near you, visit the Good Trouble Lives On website.
