John,

At a time when our democracy and rights are under attack, we remember civil rights leader and my late colleague Congressman John Lewis, who began organizing historic marches and sit-ins as a student, helping to end segregation and secure voting rights.

This Thursday, on the anniversary of John Lewis’s passing, we’re coming together in communities across the country to honor his call for “good trouble” and activism to stop injustice.

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration—and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.

There are events planned in every state. Click here to find one near you.

Last month, millions of people turned out for “No Kings” rallies in communities across the country. We cannot rest while the Trump administration is disappearing people off of our streets, pushing ICE and Marines and National Guard troops into our communities, and violating our fundamental rights.

As John Lewis said:

"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something."

Let’s honor John Lewis’s legacy and demand the promise of our multi-racial democracy. I promise to continue fighting in the streets and in Congress, and pushing for policies to expand our civil rights such as the Justice For All Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

In love and solidarity,

Rashida