Anti-war activists across from us protest against military action in Iran
From Los Angeles to New York, anti-war activists took them, large and small, on the streets, big and small, to protest further military action in Iran.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to appear across the country this week to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and honor the legacy of late Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis.
The “Good Trouble Lives on” protest is expected to take place in dozens of cities and towns on July 17th, five years after Lewis’ death. The 17th-term House member who led some of the most important demonstrations during the civil rights movement popularized the phrase “good issue” when talking about non-violent protests and acts of civil disobedience as a way to challenge civil rights violations.
Organizers call the July 17 “good trouble” protesting the Trump administration’s response to “the bravest rollback of civil rights in a generation.”
The coalition of organizations behind the protest was also behind the nationwide “No Kings” demonstration on June 14, attracting millions of participants at 2,100 locations, according to group estimates. Overall, there have been monthly national protests over the administration and its policies since April, and the “good trouble” protests mark the fourth major day of action since Trump took office in January.
As of the afternoon of Tuesday, July 15th, “Good Trouble” protest organizers said the RSVP count was 126,000 and more than 1,600 events are planned.
Map: “Good Trouble Lives” Protest Place
Locations include major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Dallas, Austin, Columbus and Charlotte. The event is also planned at the Trump family home in Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Palm Beach, Florida.
Let’s take a look where the demonstrations are planned, according to the protest organizers.
If you would like to take part in a protest nearby, consider checking out the Good Trouble Trouble Lives on website for more information on timing, location and more.
Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA Today. You can contact her kapalmer@usatoday.com And with x @Kathrynplmr.
