(7-27-25) Yesterday in Wapakoneta, at the Auglaize County Court House, a small group of protestors were a part of the ‘Good Trouble‘ Protest.
The Auglaize County Democrat Party, with support from the Allen County Ohio Democratic Party and AHEAD: Allen & Hardin for Election Action & Democracy organized the protest.
From St. Marys City Council member….
Google AI – Background on ‘Good Trouble’
The term “Good Trouble” is a call to action for peaceful, non-violent resistance in the face of injustice and a means to create meaningful change. It was coined and popularized by the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, who famously encouraged people to “never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble”.
“Good Trouble” also refers to a series of nationwide protests and demonstrations, particularly the recent “Good Trouble Lives On” events held on July 17, 2025. This day of action marked the fifth anniversary of John Lewis’ passing and sought to honor his legacy by mobilizing people across the U.S. in response to policies seen as attacking civil and human rights.
John Lewis was an influential American civil rights leader and Congressman.
Lewis continued his advocacy for civil rights through organizations like the Voter Education Project and ACTION, a federal volunteer agency.He was elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1981 and, in 1986, became a U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, a position he held until his death in 2020.
In Congress, he championed social justice initiatives, especially concerning voting rights, and was known as the “conscience of Congress”. He co-authored and sponsored the legislation that created the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
He received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, presented by President Barack Obama.In his final years, he continued to educate and inspire young people, encouraging them to get into “good trouble, necessary trouble” in the pursuit of justice.
He was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in December 2019 and passed away on July 17, 2020, at the age of 80.
His death sparked an outpouring of tributes and calls for the passage of a new Voting Rights Act, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
His funeral services featured former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, who delivered the eulogy.His final op-ed for the New York Times, published on the day of his funeral, urged Americans to continue the fight for freedom and equality.
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