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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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