What Is Good Trouble?
Sometimes, the right kind of trouble is exactly what the world needs.
The phrase “make good trouble” was coined by civil rights icon John Lewis. It wasn’t just a call to protest. It was a call to act, to stand up, and to speak out even when it’s uncomfortable. Especially when it’s uncomfortable. Lewis believed that causing a little disruption in the name of justice wasn’t only necessary, it was honorable.
Cory Booker Carries the Torch
His message lives on in a new generation of changemakers, including leaders like Senator Cory Booker. In a powerful and emotional speech on the Senate floor, Booker honored Lewis’s legacy and reminded us all that standing still is not an option. When our rights are under attack, when communities are targeted, and when injustice is left unchecked, silence becomes a form of consent. Booker’s speech was a call to continue what Lewis started. It was about courage. It was about conscience. It was about good trouble.
Why Good Trouble Still Matters
You can watch history unfold or you can help shape it. That’s the spirit behind “good trouble.”
John Lewis risked everything to fight for equality. He marched in Selma. He faced police batons. He was arrested more than 40 times. He knew that justice is never given freely. It’s demanded. His words still resonate today, maybe more than ever. You can read more about Lewis and his powerful legacy in this NPR tribute.
Cory Booker picked up that torch with the same fearless energy. In his speech, he echoed what Lewis had said for decades. Change doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from resistance. From raising your voice when it would be easier to stay quiet. From standing up even when you’re standing alone.
And that’s the whole point of “good trouble.” It isn’t reckless. It’s righteous. It means challenging unfair systems. It means protecting the most vulnerable. It means refusing to look away.
This Moment Demands Action
Today, that spirit is needed more than ever. We see attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, women’s health care, racial justice, voting access, and more. There’s no shortage of causes to fight for. But it doesn’t have to start big. It starts with each of us, in our own communities. Speaking up in a meeting. Correcting misinformation. Supporting local movements. Voting in every election. And yes, even wearing your values on your sleeve.
Wear the Message: Let’s Make Good Trouble
That’s where our “Let’s Make Good Trouble” sweatshirt comes in.
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Wearing this sweatshirt is a statement. It’s a way of saying, “I’m here. I care. And I’m ready to show up.” Whether you’re marching in a protest, grabbing coffee, or heading to a community meeting, this sweatshirt reminds everyone that good trouble is still very much alive.
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Keep the Legacy Alive
John Lewis once said, “Get in trouble. Good trouble. Necessary trouble.” Let’s carry that message forward. Let’s refuse to stay quiet. Let’s make good trouble, together.
