The protests took place on the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. The former congressman coined the phrase "good trouble" to describe peaceful protests challenging civil rights infringements, and organizers say the upcoming demonstrations will carry on this legacy.

The Good Trouble Lives On protests on July 17 follow similar protests across the U.S., dubbed No Kings, in June.

Protesters at two separate events in Eureka voiced opposition to Trump administration policies and celebrated the legacy of civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis. Both events were part

The nationwide protests are in response to the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine civil rights and democratic institutions, organizers say.

A group of Ames residents gathered Thursday, July 17 in Ames as part of the nationwide 'Good Trouble Lives On' protests in honor of John Lewis.

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests across the U.S. are set for July 17 to protest the Trump administration and to honor civil rights activist John Lewis.

It is the latest in coordinated protests against the policies of the Trump administration

Dee Cahill of Margate, Fla., holds a "No Kings" sign as she participates in a pro-democracy, anti-Trump protest outside Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., as part of the "Good Trouble Lives On" national day of action, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)