Trump, Florida and Good Trouble
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"Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.
More than 200 rallied in Fort Myers to honor John Lewis and protest what they see as threats to civil and human rights.
The “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of action honors the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Protests are expected to be held along streets, at courthouses and other public spaces. Organizers are calling for them to be peaceful.
Non-profit organizations and other advocacy groups in Tallahassee organized local efforts like protests and labs to honor a national day of "Good Trouble" Thursday.
"Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration.
Barbara Arnwine, the president and founder of the nonprofit civil liberties group Transformative Justice Coalition, said the demonstrations are meant to serve as a means to keep racial justice in the national conversation.