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good trouble

(US) A punishment that follows from an act that furthers justice, especially in reference to civil rights work.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US) A punishment that follows from an act that furthers justice, especially in reference to civil rights work.

Origin: In reference to a quote by John Lewis. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Brother Jones is a blessing. We need to send him our vibes and our cash. He is making good trouble every day down there for those of us (me) who have left for easier waters.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I’m thrilled to be speaking at the Good Moms Make Good Trouble Summit 💋 I’ll be sharing one of my favorite topics… pleasure. Your pleasure is not optional. It is the foundation of your vitality, your confidence, and your connection to your partner.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “This is the definition of 'good trouble' and fight every U.S. patriot is invested in. Good on ya, Rep. Neguse.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “"More Good Trouble!" 🤣🤣🤣 From t.me/Pravda_Geras... 💥🔥 A second strike on a military plant in #Cheboksary - the production of navigation systems for missiles and drones was attacked again in the morning - local blogs”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Thank you, @neguse.house.gov for bringing this fight to the floor. I'm proud to be in your CO district. Keep up the good fight. Keep making good trouble.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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