Making Good Trouble

We gathered at Daley Plaza on July 17 to honor the legacy of civil rights hero John Lewis, joining Americans across the country in carrying forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.

John Lewis famously urged us to “make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble” in order to protect our democracy. Five years since his passing, his words remain a rallying cry. From courthouses to community plazas nationwide, we came together to remind our leaders that in America, power belongs to the people—and only the people. When we show up, speak out, and stand together, we can change the world. Let’s help carry on John Lewis’ legacy and ensure that the promise of true democracy lives on.

The League of Women Voters was a sponsor of this national day of action. Thank you to all the members who came out, and thank you to the representatives who spoke on behalf of the League at the Daley Plaza rally: LWVUS Chief of Activation and Justice Marcia Johnson, LWVIL President Becky Simon, and LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby.