Good Trouble Day! July 17

Good Trouble Day! July 17

Good Trouble Day July 17

Across America, March in Peace. Act in Power

Good Trouble Lives On: 
March in Peace. Act in Power.

What is “Good Trouble Lives On?”
Good Trouble Lives On
 is a National Day of Action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the current administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people

Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, "Good Trouble" is the act of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. Good Trouble is marches, protests, service work – any action where communities come together, take a stand against wrongdoings, and speak truth to power. 

The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, we’re calling on Americans across the country to Make Good Trouble Together.

We are proud of our local leagues responding to this call. Find a League sponsored “Good Trouble Day” effort here.

                                                   League of Women Voters of Lynchburg

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM

They are teaming up with other groups for a peaceful song-filled protest. We will hold signs, do chants and sign songs. We will have water stations along the course. We plan to stop for a pause about halfway to reflect on the historical significance of the civil rights movement and on the ways that Lynchburg was involved. Please bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the heat and sun. This event is rain or shine. 

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                                  League of Women Voters of the Northern Shenandoah Valley

                                                   RALLY/FOOD DRIVE/VOTER REGISTRATION

TIME: 6 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Walking Mall, 20 N Loudoun Street in front of the Shenandoah Civil War Museum.

WHAT: Nonpartisan, peaceful gathering, inspiring speakers, lively music, and a sea of posters!

BRING: Canned goods for Blue Ridge Food Pantry

SPONSORS: LWV of the Northern Shenandoah Valley! Winchester Worth Fighting For! NAACP!

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League of Women Voters of Prince William Fauquier

 Time: 6:30

Location: Eva Walker Park, Blackwell Street, Warrenton

Also, Visitor Center Parking Lot Manassas Battlefield

Email lwvpwfa [at] gmail.com to RSVP

                                        League of Women Voters of Richmond Metro

 Time: 6:30 PM 

LWV Richmond Metro is partnering with other organizations to participate  in Good Trouble. We will  gather on the grassy medians along Richmond’s Monument Avenue from Stuart Circle to Willow Lawn for a peaceful protest action including voter registration and education.  No street closures, no impeding foot or vehicular traffic, just a visible 3-mile protest action against the current administration, its policies, and their relentless assaults on our freedoms and democracy.

Good Trouble Lives On rally

 Location: Eva Walker Park, Blackwell Street, Warrenton

Also, Visitor Center Parking Lot Manassas Battlefield

League of Women Voters Roanoke Unit 

Time: 6 – 7:30 PM

The unit will be a part of  Good Trouble Lives On! At the  Rivers Edge Sports Complex

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                                   League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads

                                                                      Teach-In

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM

 Our league is participating by holding a Teach-In to help our members gear up for Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy. This Teach-In will use the format of our LWVSHR Defenders of Democracy group - brief presentations by member experts, followed by strategic action planning. This format is designed to create action!

Teach-In Topics
The 10-1 voting system in Virginia Beach, Nurturing Campus Relationships to engage students,

Good to Know
The 10-1 Teach-In will help develop strategies against obstructions to representative government in Virginia Beach (AND your locality.)

The  Nurturing Campus Relationships Teach-In will help us craft plans to reach college and high school students in our area. How will those students get registered to vote? Can we convince students that their vote matters? Can partners help?

Bring your lunch and a drink.

Location: TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Room L102 (on the first floor)
 Tidewater Community College Campus,1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 2345 

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League of Women of Voters of Washington County

Time: 5:30 PM

We will gather at the Farmers Market. Bring non-perishable food, which will be delivered by the LWV to Faith in Action. 

Then we march along Remsburg Drive to Lois Humphreys Park where there will be music, art and speakers.  Join in when you can. Event ends at 8 pm.

League members are encouraged to wear buttons and shirts to this event which is sponsored by LWV-US. Take Action Southwest Virginia is our partner in this event.