Date: 7/18/2025
Subject: Weekly Update - July 18, 2025
From: League of Women Voters of Denver
LWV Denver and Good Trouble
We talked voting with and gave out pins to "Good Trouble Lives On" protesters last night. We emphasized that the League has been getting in good trouble for 105 years and heard quite a few people say, "Oh, the League is here, that's good!"
Shortly before passing away in 2020, civil rights activist and United States Representative John Lewis urged Americans to "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." Read more about this extraordinary man here.
Leaguer Anne Duncan and Youth Council Member Skylar Gold
Remember, we need to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters nationwide to protect and preserve our democracy.
Commit to Defend Democracy
Note: The number 8.5 million is the estimated number of voters it would take to bring about change through nonviolent protest. Source: Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights
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