Norfolk, Neb. – On the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis's death, communities across the nation, including here in Norfolk, are taking to the streets to honor his legacy of "Good Trouble." Demonstrators are uniting to stand against what they perceive as threats to democracy, ranging from voting restrictions to the criminalization of protests, reaffirming that in America, power resides with the people.

Inspired by Lewis's famous call to "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America," the Good Trouble Lives On movement has organized a national day of peaceful, non-violent action. 

This movement aims to challenge injustice and drive meaningful change in response to what they see as attacks on civil and human rights. Since President Donald Trump's inauguration, numerous demonstrations have occurred, addressing concerns from immigration policies to scientific integrity.

The Good Trouble Lives On website emphasizes the urgency of the moment: "We are facing the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations... Trump is trying to divide us, but we know the power of coming together." 

In Norfolk, organizer Paul Muncy highlighted the unifying nature of the struggle for human rights. "Human rights, whether we're talking about women's rights, black rights, brown rights, and queer rights... John Lewis fought for human rights and we're trying to build up the cultural will to engage in that, not just as a political matter, but as a moral matter," Muncy stated. The movement calls for a broader recognition of human rights for all community members, including undocumented immigrants, to build the political will necessary for supportive legislation.