Protests in the Bay Area gathered to mark the fifth anniversary of John Lewis's death, focusing on his legacy of creating "good trouble". Around 200 people organized by the California Nurses Association gathered in Oakland to criticize cuts to vital federal programs like Medicaid and Social Security. Speakers emphasized that these changes disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Cathy Kennedy highlighted the damage of the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill and urged collective action. Additionally, Trump's immigration policies were condemned for putting communities at risk, further fueling calls for unity and activism.
Nearly three dozen coordinated protests were held in the Bay Area on Thursday, commemorating the five-year anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights legend with a legacy of creating "good trouble."
Cathy Kennedy, president of CNA, said Lewis stands as a model for people to speak up when they see injustice. She cited the passage of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill - which is expected to result in 3.4 million Californians losing their medical coverage - as an example.
Anijar said, "Every single one of us are going to be impacted by these cuts to Medicaid. Every single one of us are going to feel these hurts."
Kim Tavaglione, executive director of the San Francisco Labor Council, said those tactics are harming communities. "He's declared war on our communities. He's declared war on our neighbors."
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