Below are protest and political events scheduled across Colorado over the next week. If you know of any upcoming events that are open to the public, please let us know at [email protected].
Thursday, Dec. 11
Aurora Unidos CSO: Speak Up to End Deportation Flights – 3 p.m. – Centennial Airport, 7565 S Peoria St., Room 115, Englewood
Join immigrant rights activists at the Centennial Airport’s Board of Commissioners meeting in calling on the Airport Authority to end its contract with Key Lime Air, a charter airline conducting deportation flights for ICE.
Friday, Dec. 12
Protest in front of Congressman Gabe Evans’ (R-CO) Northglenn Office – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 500, Northglenn
Weekly Demonstration
Protest against Proposed ICE Facility in Walsenburg – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 401 Main St., Walsenburg
Saturday, Dec. 13
Fort Collins Meet and Greet with Eileen Laubacher, Candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in Eastern Part of the State– 9 – 10:30 a.m. – RSVP for address
One of several meet-and-greet events being hosted by Laubacher’s campaign across Colorado. The RSVP, as well as information on other events in the state, can be found here.
Indivisible: Protest Against Tyranny – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 5700 S. Broadway, Littleton
This event was previously part of #TeslaTakedown, where activists protested billionaire Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, and his involvement in slashing public funds and federal departments. The organizers wanted to broaden the scope of their action “as the authoritarian threat continues to evolve.” More information can be found here.
SoBoCo (South Boulder County) Indivisible: Stand Up! Speak Out! – 11 a.m. at 2 S. Marshall Rd., Superior
A weekly protest against the Trump Administration, held at the Tesla Service Center in Superior. More information can be found here.
American Friends Service Committee – Morgan County Community Posada for Human Rights – 2 – 5 p.m. – RSVP for address
From the organizers: “You’re invited to Immigrant Posadas, a cultural event in Morgan County highlighting resistance and celebration. We will open the space with a walk and singing of the Immigrant Posada, followed by a celebration. We will have a variety of food, piñatas, music, and an open mic for poetry or song.” More information, as well as the RSVP, can be found here.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Stop Human Safari: #SaveKherson Rally – 12 – 1:30 p.m. – Capitol West Steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Activists are organizing rallies across the world over the weekend to voice their support for Ukrainian resistance and denounce Russia’s violence toward civilians in Kherson.
SoBoCo Indivisible: Support Striking Starbucks Employees – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – 565 W. South Boulder Rd.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
American Friends Service Committee – Chanukkah Vigil for Immigrant Justice and Palestinian Liberation – 6 – 8 p.m. – Geo Group ICE Detention Center, 3130 Oakland St., Aurora