Organizers of No Kings protests plan new demonstrations to honor Rep. John Lewis, focusing on racial justice, voting rights, and strengthening democracy across the nation.

The protests will be held on the fifth anniversary of the death of Rep. John Lewis, who was the last surviving member of the Big Six, which helped organize the 1963 March on Washington.

The theme of the July 17 protests will be “Good Trouble Lives On,” a nod to Lewis’ quote: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.”

“We’re going to make good trouble because good trouble lives on, and we will not stop until we win this fight,” said Barbara R. Arnwine, president and founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. “No kings, no tyrants, no despots, and we’ve got to always have good trouble. So we are determined that on July 17, we’re asking all of you—each and every one of you—to turn out and host events in your city.”

      • LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 days ago

        I’ll be bed bound for 2 weeks and then have super strict restrictions for another 2 after that. I’ll need all the entertainment I can get in that time lmao. My dr is adamant that I don’t even work from home during my recovery. It’s gonna suuuuuck. But the procedure is one I’ve been wanting for a over a decade so it isn’t all bad.

          • LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            2 days ago

            Thanks! It’s a total hysterectomy to treat recurring endometriosis. It’s gonna be so great. I’ll come off my hormonal medication too, which should help me lose weight finally.

              • LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                2 days ago

                Fuck yeah! I’m getting rid of everything aside from my ovaries. Ovaries are staying because menopause at 28 years old is bad lol.

                Best part is that the operation is 3 days before my birthday. Happy birthday to me! This procedure is literally a dream come true. Thinking of getting a custom cake made to celebrate the operation and my birthday lol.

          • LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            2 days ago

            Thank you! I’m very excited and my surgeon is one of the best endometriosis specialists/gynecological surgeons in the country, so I’m in good hands.

    • nkat2112@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Incidentally, I like long names AND your idea. I’ll think of it as:

      No Kings II: Good Trouble Lives On

      Hey, I’ll be there too! Nice that you livestream it! Wow!

      • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
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        2 days ago

        To be clear, I just list the live streams, I’m not taking any.

        See you there maybe!

        Edit: Also, I like your idea the best. It’s longer when you see it, so you know it’s different, but it’s still a No Kings event.