Another national protest arrives in Susanville — ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ event held Thursday morning
According to goodtroublepiveson.org, “Good Trouble Lives On” is 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.
“Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, ‘Good Trouble’ is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change.
“The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since Lewis’ passing, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights and dignity for all.”
As many at 1,500 Good Trouble events are planned across the nation.The local protest — only one of an expected 1,500 events held nationally — will occur from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17 at the corner of Main and Ash streets.
The fifth annual John Lewis National Day of Action will far surpass the event count from previous years. The flagship event will be held in Chicago, Illinois with additional anchor events to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, St. Louis, Missouri, Annapolis, Maryland and Oakland, California.
According to a statement from the organizers, “We are facing the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations. 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. Trump is trying to divide us, but we know the power of coming together.
“With massive tax cuts to billionaires, oil companies and other major corporations from the big bill, the need for Good Trouble is here.
“ICE’s funding is now the third largest military budget in the world, surpassing Russia’s. Meanwhile, the big bill cut research for cancer, heart disease and Alzheimers, as well as $1 billion to public health. As one third of Americans are already one medical emergency away from poverty, the big bill made cuts to SNAP benefits and Medicaid (50.2 percent of Lassen kids are on Medicaid). Some cuts will not be fully implemented until after the 2026 midterm elections. If you feel any moral obligation to secure liberty and justice for all, come join us.
“A core principle behind all Good Trouble Lives On events is a commitment to nonviolent action. 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.”
“If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it!” said Lewis.
According to the organizers, “In memory of John Lewis, we will take to the streets, courthouses and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights and dignity for all. We demand an end to:
- The Trump administration’s extreme crackdown on our civil rights — from our right to vote to our right to protest and speak freely.
- Politicians and lawmakers targeting Black and Brown Americans, immigrants, trans people and others with hateful, dangerous policies.
- The wealthy and well-connected slashing programs that working people rely on — including Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security — to line their own pockets.
