Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, “Good Trouble” is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change.

The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on Thursday, July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.

The official website is at goodtroubleliveson.org. At this time, the closest event for most of us will be in Naperville from 5 to 6:30 pm. Sign up for this event at mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/809279.

(According to a LWV newsletter and a map on the sign-up page, it looks like the plan is to gather south of Edward Hospital and march across the Washington Av. bridge. I will try to confirm this and re-post this article next week.)

Our July Membership meeting will be held Monday, July 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Naperville Municipal Center (go.ltdo.org/muni).

We have confirmed Anne Stava Murray, Terra Costa Howard, Janet Yang Rohr, Dagmara Avelar, Rachel Ventura, and Laura Ellman for the State Legislative Forum. If you’d like to submit questions for this forum, please use this form: forms.gle/FG7CVYCnAtEAPdcf8.

Dear LTDO PCs and Members,

We are so sorry to report that Joe Heneghan’s wife of many years, Barbara, passed away on Wednesday, May 28th after a long and very difficult health struggle.

Joe is a loyal, valued, long-time member and PC with LTDO, who has done much to help make LTDO the success it has become. Joe stepped in when necessary to complete the LTDO Chair’s term during the 2012/2014 cycle. Then Joe was elected as LTDO Chair for the 2014/2016 cycle.

Our thoughts and our prayers go with Joe and the whole Heneghan Family in this very difficult time, and may Barbara rest in peace.

A small addition to the budget bill House GOPers are pushing upends the traditional balance of power by forbidding courts to charge Trump and other government officials with contempt for defying court orders.

The bill also blocks court-ordered national injunctions to prevent potential illegal acts posing imminent harm.

With the SCOTUS ruling giving Trump immunity, this small part of the bill completes his quest to become America’s first dictator.

It must be stopped!!

ThirdAct provides advice for contacting our Senators. You can

• Email Dick Durbin at durbin.senate.gov/contact/email
• Email Tammy Duckworth at duckworth.senate.gov/connect/email-tammy
• Or use the 5Calls app to phone them.