‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally draws crowd to Centennial Park
Jaymin Kanzer/Post Independent
Nearly 100 people gathered Thursday afternoon in Centennial Park in downtown Glenwood Springs for the “Good Trouble Lives On” National Day of Action.
The nationwide day of protest honors the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights leader who encouraged people to get into what he called “good trouble” — peaceful, nonviolent action to challenge injustice and push for change.
“‘Good Trouble’ is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change,” the Good Trouble Lives On website states.
The Glenwood Springs event was organized by Mountain Action Indivisible and the Garfield County Democrats. Demonstrators carried signs with slogans such as “Resist like it’s 1776,” calling for a variety of causes, including protecting public lands and restoring funding for public radio. Passing drivers honked in support.
Will Hodges, a volunteer with Mountain Action Indivisible, said the event was part of a broader effort to maintain momentum following recent federal legislation.
“No matter what party you are in, I don’t think many people voted for drastic cuts to the federal government, health care and food stamps,” he said. “The most important part is conscientious Americans get together and present a like-minded message.”
Hodges said his group plans to continue hosting events monthly.
“We can’t just go home and cover our faces,” he said. “We have to get out in public and show our dissent.”
