Democracy

Good Trouble Lives On: Honoring John Lewis in Iowa City

Good Trouble Lives On: Honoring John Lewis in Iowa City

On July 17, 2025 — the fifth anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon and former Congressman John Lewis — around 100 people gathered at City Park to carry on his legacy of causing “good trouble.” The march was part of a nationwide wave of solidarity events, with communities across the country stepping up to defend civil rights and push back against the erosion of democratic norms.

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No Kings Day: Johnson County Showed Up

No Kings Day: Johnson County Showed Up

On June 14, 2025 — Flag Day — Johnson County answered the call. While the regime staged a made-for-TV spectacle in Washington, real power was on display everywhere else. No Kings Day was a nationwide day of defiance, and our community turned out in force.

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