CHICAGO — Civil rights activist and Georgia congressman John Lewis was known for saying he got into "good trouble" by using peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice. Now, in 1,600 cities and towns across the country, protesters are planning to make similar "good trouble" on July 17, the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death.

Retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme on Monday marched from the National Assembly and shut the main gate of the Force

Protesters gathered in parts of Maryland on Thursday to commemorate the life of civil rights activist John Lewis and to protest actions and policies from the Trump administration.

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People marched on Main Street in Abingdon with a purpose on Thursday. "We want people to be aware of what's going on so that they can feel empowered to take action themselves," said Julianne Miles, co-organizer with Take Action Southwest Virginia.

The "Good Trouble Lives On" protests commemorate the five-year anniversary of congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis' death.

Most individuals reserve their sick leave for unforeseen illnesses, caring for an unwell child, or undergoing medical procedures, without considering the possibility of using this time as a form of civil disobedience or protest against the government or their employer.