Protesters in North Texas rallied against policies affecting America’s vulnerable, honoring John Lewis’s legacy.
DALLAS — North Texas was host to a number of protests on Thursday. The “Good Trouble Lives On” protests were held in 1,600 locations across the country. More than 400 were in attendance in Dallas, and over 100 people showed out in Fort Worth.
“This is a great turnout, on a weeknight,” said Kardal Coleman, Chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party.
They came to make what civil rights icon John Lewis called “good trouble.” One speaker said the gathering is about fighting for basic human rights and decency.
“We want them to get up, get involved, get inspired,” said Samantha Mitchell of Indivisible Dallas. “They want change, they want urgency,” added Coleman.
Protesters gathered to express frustration with the current administration, calling out policies on mass deportations, Medicaid cuts, and weakening of safety nets for America’s most vulnerable.
“[The President] is dismantling all of the structures that make America work,” said organizer Sabrina Ball from the Fort Worth protests.
The demonstrations honored the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, a longtime civil rights leader.
“It’s dark right now…but it was dark when John Lewis started organizing,” one organizer said. “Today we’re honoring his legacy,” said another.
For many who attended, the message is clear: voting is not enough.
“People want decency again, and they are willing to resist until that time comes,” said Coleman.
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