Good Trouble Alliance

Who We Are

Our Vision

John Lewis was a civil rights activist who famously said to
"Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."

We believe this call carries an inherent responsibility to defend democracy and human rights. Democracy is the foundation of freedom, dignity, and progress. The most effective way to protect these principles is through active, strategic nonviolent resistance.

Newly started in 2025, the Good Trouble Alliance strives to live up to the ideals set forth by John Lewis as we peacefully and joyfully fight authoritarianism and human rights abuses in America starting here in Springfield, Illinois.

What We Do

📚 Train in the theory and practice of strategic nonviolent resistance.

🗣️ Speak up for democracy and human rights in public forums.

🤝 Build civic engagement and democratic values through service, outreach, and advocacy.

Mini-Course

Take GTA's quick, casual mini-course on
strategic nonviolent resistance to learn our framework.

Go to course

Let's ignite a revolution
of freedom and human decency!

Join Us

Good Trouble Alliance marched in the St. Patrick's Day parade to get out the vote for affordable healthcare in the March 2026 Primaries!

Blowing bubbles = saving democracy 🫧

Speaking at ICE Out Rally

GTA stood in support of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) to advocate for affordable healthcare on the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.