On Thursday, July 17, more than 100 residents gathered in Franklin as part of Good Trouble Lives On — a nationwide day of action honoring the life and legacy of civil rights hero Congressman John Lewis.
The local event, organized by the Franklin Democratic Town Committee and the Committee to Protect Our Democracy was one of hundreds coordinated actions across the country. Participants marched, rallied, and made “good trouble” to demand an end to the growing attacks on voting rights, civil liberties, and essential public programs.
“We showed up today because Congressman Lewis taught us that getting into ‘good trouble’ is how we change history,” said Colin Cass, chair of the Committee to Protect Our Democracy. “Our democracy is under attack — and we won’t be silent while extremist politicians try to roll back our rights and erase our voices.”
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| photo submitted by group doing the "Good Trouble" |
- Ending the Trump administration’s assault on civil and human rights
- Stopping politicians from targeting Black, Brown, immigrant, and trans communities with harmful policies
- Protecting and expanding vital programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security
In the spirit of Congressman Lewis’ legacy, participants committed to continuing the fight for a multiracial democracy where every voice counts and every person has the freedom to thrive.
For interview requests or event photos, please contact Rachel Plukas at 508-654-6216 or rlplukas@gmail.com
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