In the era of Donald Trump, it seems like there’s a rally, march, or protest for everyone. Check out this list of upcoming events to find yours.
If you want to #DefundDAPL…
Attend the Denver Pull Out walk, which will start at 2 p.m. this Friday at the Capitol and continue from there to Wells Fargo, Chase, and US Bank, where individuals closing their accounts to divest from oil pipelines.
For more on “The Pull Out Method,” visit the website here.
If you want to strike to defend Democracy…
Denver will join the general strikes happening nationwide on Friday, Feb. 17, to fight for Democratic principles and express support for marginalized communities under Trump’s administration. Organizers urge participants to attend local actions rather than go to work if possible, or use their lunch break to participate.
Organizers see this as an opportunity for progressives to congregate in their local communities and plan future strikes. The Women’s March has already announced plans for a “Day Without a Woman” mass strike, which is slated for International Women’s Day March 8.
There will be a rally at the steps of Colorado’s Capitol starting at 10 a.m., followed by a march to U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s (R-CO) office.
If you want to see an end to violence against women…
Attend the One Billion Rising rally, a global effort to stand up for the 1 in 3 women who will be sexually assaulted or experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner in their lifetime. That totals one billion women and girls worldwide.
Since 2013, women across the globe have gathered annually in February to rise up against the abuse and injustice women suffer. This year, the focus of Denver’s rally is stand with indigenous sisters.
The rally will begin at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday with a drum circle and flash mob at the Denver Pavilions, followed by a march to Civic Center Park.
If you want to defend our Constitution…
Following Saturday’s One Billion Rising rally, there will be a march and rally to defend Constitutional rights at Denver’s Civic Center Park starting at 1:30 p.m.
If you want to stand up for justice in schools…
Educators have planned a rally in support of racial and economic justice in the education system to take place Monday at 1 p.m. at Civic Center Park. The rally will feature a variety of speakers, including State Sen. Andy Kerr (D-Lakewood).
If your President’s Day plans don’t include praising the 45th…
Attend the Not My President’s Day Rally, which will start Monday at 5 p.m. at the Capitol. Sister rallies have been scheduled across the country.
If you want to meet your Muslim neighbors…
The Denver Islamic Society is opening its doors to those who may have questions about the Islmic faith, or simply want to meet Muslims in their community over some desert.
The event is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 2124 S Birch St.
