We Came Out for No Kings Day! What Comes Next?
Community gatherings, At Home Actions, Pride Events, and Keeping Up to Date on Legislation. Let us know what actions you are taking in the comments! We are in this together!
We showed up on June 14th! This is being called the largest mobilization in US history! There are differing counts - somewhere between 5 million and 12 million. Maybe eventually we’ll get close to an accurate count. But whatever the numbers, We The People, were there - in over 2000 cities, towns, and everywhere in between. We stood up for each other, came together in community, and made a loud statement. These were mostly peaceful protests. We do want to acknowledge the deaths of Arthur Folasa Ah Loo in Salt Lake City, Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman.
Here are some pics from Denver: https://www.westword.com/news/denver-colorado-no-kings-protest-live-updates-at-capitol-24801477
And from around the nation: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1459527385425253
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I came across this on Facebook. I’m sorry to say I don’t know who wrote it. But it needs to be heard. We need to hear it. So I’ll share it here.
"Do not give in to despair—that’s exactly what they’re counting on. Let your anger sharpen you, not shatter you. Let it become clarity, direction, and disciplined action. This regime thrives on fear and silence; deny them both. Speak, organize, resist—relentlessly. And above all, embrace your full humanity in its rawest form—not the sanitized, performative version, but the real, messy, imperfect truth of being alive.
Embrace your fellow humans, your brothers and sisters walking this chaotic, beautiful experience we call life. We are not cogs, not caricatures, not binary roles in someone else’s narrative—we are whole, complex, breathing beings, and when we remember that, we become impossible to control. Every act of living with empathy and compassion, of rejecting ignorance, ideology, and scapegoating, is an act of defiance. We are not powerless, and we are not alone. Every moment we refuse to dehumanize or be dehumanized is a reminder that they are not untouchable—and we are not done. Not by a long shot."
In this newsletter, we include many, many ways to speak, organize, resist, to clarify and take action, to embrace your fellow humans and act with empathy and compassion, to raise and use your power, our power. Keep showing up. Keep resisting. Keep holding a vision of what we will become.
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IN COMMUNITY!
Motus Playback Theater: Immigrant Heritage Edition, Saturday June 21, 7-8:30pm mdt, Boulder
“What’s your immigrant heritage story?
People move. Across borders, across time, across generations, across the country. Whether your family journeyed here recently or long ago, we all carry stories of movement, resilience, and change.
In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Motus Playback Theater invites you to an evening of improvisational theater where your story—or your grandparent’s, or great-great-great-uncle’s—takes center stage. Share a short reflection or memory, and watch as a diverse cast of professional improv actors brings it to life through music, movement, and powerful storytelling.
No pressure to speak—your presence builds community. Whether you share or simply listen, join us in a joyful, moving celebration of the immigrant heritage that shapes us all.
Let’s laugh, reflect, and connect—one story at a time.”
For details and free tickets: https://www.motustheater.org/events/2025/6/21/motus-playback-theater-immigrant-heritage-edition
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COMMUNITY EVENT: Resistance Rising Art Walk with Common Ground
Sunday, June 22 1-4pm, 17th Ave between Downing & Vine, Denver
Saturday, July 5 TBD, Boulder
Saturday, July 19 TBD, Fort Collins
“Common Ground is thrilled to announce an upcoming Resistance Art Walk event! In collaboration with local shops and restaurants, we’re celebrating the power, creativity, and emotion behind Denver’s political movement. Join us in supporting local businesses and honoring the community’s role in this Revolution. Questions: cg.radicalart@gmail.com”
Details about the Art Walk: https://commongroundpc.org/cgpc#art-walk
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ACTIONS FROM HOME!
Rapid Response for Our Freedoms with People Power United, Sundays (Next 6/22 and 6/29), 4:40-5:30pm mdt - online
“Goals of the Event:
-To mobilize and activate a network of people ready to take immediate, strategic action to defend our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.
-To educate and inform participants about current authoritarian threats, legal overreach, and coordinated attacks on our freedoms.
-To share concrete tools, tactics, and next steps that individuals and groups can take in their communities to push back.
-To build a connected movement rooted in collective power, solidarity, and a shared vision of justice and equality for all—not just the wealthy, powerful, or those with privilege.
What You'll Take Away:
-A clear understanding of the threats we face—and the power we have to overcome them.
-Action steps you can take immediately to protect our rights, freedoms, the rule of law, and democracy.
-Resources for organizing locally and nationally with other committed members of People Power United.
-A renewed sense of purpose, community, and hope—knowing you're not alone in this fight.
The strength of people power is unstoppable—together, we can and will make a difference.
At People Power United, we believe in progress and the strength of collective action. Together, we can push back against extremism and build a brighter future. Join us in the fight for Freedom over Fascism and help amplify the power of people to shape our democracy!”
For details and to register: https://www.mobilize.us/peoplepowerunited/event/747351/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
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Mobilization 101: Standing Up for Immigrant Communities & Resisting Authoritarianism - with SURJ, Tuesday June 24, 5-6pm mst - online
“This is a two-part training. Missed 6/17? Please check out the recording here before joining on 6/24!
Across the country, immigrant communities are under attack and authoritarian forces are gaining ground. But there’s a growing movement of people ready to take action with clarity, courage, and discipline. This training is for all of us who want to stand up in solidarity, especially those of us who are white who are ready to organize, respond, and show up with commitment and care.
Join us for Mobilization 101, a powerful two-part training series hosted by Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and Solidarity Organizing Initiative (SOI). We’ll break down the political moment we’re in, the authoritarian playbook driving these attacks, and the role those of us who are white and/or citizens can play in pushing back effectively and strategically.”
For details and to register: https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/801746/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
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Summer to Grow, Turn Up the Heat Action Hour - with SURJ, Every Other Wednesday (Next June 25), 6-7pm mdt - online
“We do things like call and write representatives and make public comments on government websites.
Each action hour will have a training portion so you'll have everything you need to plug in and make an impact. First-timers to SURJ will get an orientation in a Welcome Breakout.
Join us on Wednesdays to take action together to show up against Trump's illegal, immoral agenda.”
For details and to register: https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/794925/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
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Working Families Party Network Welcome Gathering, Thursday June 26, 5-6:30pm mst - online
“Welcome Gatherings are an energetic space where you can meet other working people with the same vision of building a world where we can thrive, and not just survive. We’ll share our desires and vision for a political party that truly is for us and by us. We’ll get concrete about how we are building the power we need to have an impact locally and nationally in this political moment. And we can help you sort out a meaningful next step with the party. All are welcome!
The Working Families Party (WFP) is a grassroots political party building a multiracial movement of working people to transform America for the liberation of our people and the planet.”
For details and to register: https://www.mobilize.us/workingfamilies/event/428362/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
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No Kings Next Steps, Various - Next June 26 - online
“You showed up to say No Kings, but the work continues and we need you in the fight. Here are ways to get involved.
As ICE raids escalate and Trump doubles down on authoritarian tactics—including politicizing the military—we’re meeting the moment with action. The road ahead isn’t just about one protest or one day. It’s about building a movement powerful enough to win against authoritarian forces dead set on destroying our democracy.
We’re inspired by the 3.5% principle: it only takes 3.5% of the population engaging in sustained, strategic protest against authoritarianism to achieve significant political change. Everything we do from here on out is grounded in three core commitments: staying in the fight, taking concrete action today, and investing in the long-term.”
To find out what’s next: https://www.nokings.org/next
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Disappeared By Trump Visual Action, Thursday June 26 - call to set up local actions
“🚨On Thursday, June 26th, we’re showing up at federal buildings, courthouses and town squares across the country to say: in America, we don’t let the government disappear people. That’s not who we are.🚨
Americans believe in rule of law —and the courts are saying that due process is required. If a president can ignore the courts and disappear lawful residents, there is no limit to what can come next. President Trump has said he wants to abduct and deport U.S. citizens. If this isn’t stopped now, no one is safe.
Disappeared in America Visual Action will be a national photo petition day where people will take photos with posters of those who have been disappeared and flood social media with the truth using the hashtags #DisappearedInAmerica / #DisappearedByTrump / #AbductedByTrump. To show the diverse breadth of support for due process and rule of law, people will be encouraged to wear the attire of their respective professions (i.e. doctors wearing white coats, lawyers wearing suits, other professional or work uniforms, etc).
A key focal point of this campaign will be to call on local sheriffs to refuse to cooperate with directives from ICE to engage in federal immigration enforcement, such as renting jail beds to ICE, participating in immigration raids, and transferring people to ICE detentions. Sheriffs have wide discretion in how much they cooperate with ICE. Participation in federal immigration activities places additional burden on sheriffs’ offices and can erode local community trust in local law enforcement.
Join the Not Above the Law coalition and partner organizations for this day of national action. Register your event, recruit, and build to show the stakes of this crisis, and the resolve of the opposition.”
To learn more and set up an action: https://www.mobilize.us/notabovethelaw/c/disappeared-in-america-action/event/create/
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HAPPY PRIDE!
Click here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1245936240583645
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Denver Pridefest, Saturday & Sunday June 28th & 29th
About Denver Pridefest: https://denverpride.org/fest/
Plus lots of events through the month to celebrate Pride!
Denver Pride Parade
Denver Pride 5K
Pride Night at the Rockies game
Bookish Pride at the Spicy Librarian
And more!!
About Denver Metro area Pride events: https://denverpride.org/events/
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Free ‘Pride is a Protest’ Starter Kit - from Move On
“The Trump administration is waging a war to erase LGBTQ+ people from public life.
It started with Trump's first hours back in office, when he ended federal recognition of transgender and nonbinary identities. And for Pride Month, the White House has already announced it will not issue a Pride Month proclamation or host any events.
And it's not just Trump. In Congress, lawmakers are weaponizing their own bathrooms and openly misgendering colleagues. The Supreme Court recently allowed Trump's Pentagon to ban service members based on their gender identities. And across the country, MAGA politicians are rolling back LGBTQ+ protections at an alarming speed.
Pride has always been about resistance—from the Stonewall Uprising to today's fight to stop the rollbacks from Trump, Congress, the Supreme Court, and MAGA bigots at all levels of government.
We will never give up fighting for the dignity of LGBTQ+ people and for their rights, freedom, and equality. That’s why MoveOn is proud to offer this FREE “Pride is a Protest” digital kit to honor Pride Month, so you can show your support for LGBTQ+ people and commemorate the month’s powerful history.
Get your free digital stickers, photo frames, backgrounds, and graphics by clicking below. Then, consider chipping in to fund our work to defeat anti-LGBTQ+ politicians and stop harmful anti-queer and anti-trans legislation.
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Get your free ‘Pride is Protest’ Kit: https://action.moveon.org/forms/mo-free-merch-20005-ms-ads/?source=ads.middleseat.fb.dd.pridedownloadables.20250603.natl.org.a000
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SUPPORT LEGAL RIGHTS FOR ALL - SUPPORT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS & CALL YOUR CONGRESSPEOPLE
Frontline Organizations Supporting Legal Rights of Refugees and Migrants - from Joan Baez’ FB Account
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“As a follow-up to my 6/10 post, here are five organizations that are doing extraordinary work in support of the legal rights of refugees and migrants. Now more than ever, they urgently need your help - financial, time, membership - whatever you can offer.
These organizations are on the frontlines, providing legal and social services to often-unrepresented migrants in detention, and taking on their cases in immigration court. Some are also suing the administration for their illegal acts in deporting people, cancelling already-scheduled appointments, shredding their constitutional right of habeas corpus, revoking their legal residence status, denying student visas, and so many more heinous acts.
1) Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project https://firrp.org/
Provides free legal services, social services and advocacy to immigrants facing detention and likely deportation. Offers a lifeline to adults and children in immigration detention who, without the right to a public defender, often appear in court alone without an attorney and may be deported back to the unsafe situations they have fled.
2) National Day Laborer Organizing Network http://ndlon.org
An organization committed to using the tactics of nonviolence resistance to make social change, it works directly with families of the deported and disappeared, to provide legal and social services, including “know your rights” and other useful tools.
3) Center for Constitutional Rights https://ccrjustice.org/
U.S.- based advocacy group that mobilizes public support to advance and protect the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sees creative use of the law as a positive force for social change, combining litigation, advocacy and strategic communications to work on a broad range of civil and human rights issues, including abusive immigration practices.
4) Immigrant Defenders Law Center https://www.immdef.org/
A next-generation social justice law firm that defends immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system. Defends children in immigration court through legal services that include social services designed to meet their basic needs and allow clients to participate in their own defense. Serve as counsel for Andry Hernandez Romero, a gay Salvadoran currently held in the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador.
5) National Immigrant Justice Center https://immigrantjustice.org/
Combines direct legal services, policy reform, impact litigation, and public education to advance immigrant rights and create a more humane immigration system. Works to keep families together, protect migrants from deportation and detention, and help new migrants start a new and safe life in the United States.
Always remember: Action is the antidote to despair.”
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Stop the Attacks on Trans Lives with the ACLU - online
“Since his first day in office, President Trump has launched nonstop attacks on the rights and lives of transgender people—targeting our health care, exposing us to discrimination at school, at work and when travelling, censoring any mention of us across the federal government, and threatening to pull government funding unless other organizations discriminate against us too. Each of these attacks are just one piece of the larger effort to erase trans people from public life and deny all people the freedom to be ourselves. Send your message loud and clear: Tell your Members of Congress to FIGHT BACK against attacks on the trans community.”
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-trans-care-now
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Transgender People’s Freedom Goes Before Supreme Court - online action
“This month, we're waiting for the Supreme Court to rule on our landmark case U.S. v. Skrmetti – a case that could decide the future of trans rights. If we win, we'd make major progress towards protecting trans kids across the country and ensuring that every one of us can access the medical care we need. This case centers on a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 18. Politicians are targeting the most vulnerable among us – trans kids and their families – in an extreme attempt to restrict our bodily autonomy and strip us of our basic right to needed health care.
If the Supreme Court lets this ban stand, trans kids and their families will suffer – and politicians will take this as a green light to pass even more restrictions on our right to make our own medical decisions. This would open the door to even more efforts to control our bodies, our families, and our lives.
In the words of Marsha P. Johnson – a trailblazer for the trans community and lifelong activist for LGBTQ rights – there's "no pride for some of us without liberation for all of us." - Rose Saxe, Deputy Director, ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project
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Senate Reconciliation Bill Calls for Sale of Public Lands - Contact your Senators - online, phone
“The provision in question mandates the disposal of between 2 million and 3 million acres of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service across 11 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Alarmingly, the provision contains very limited exemptions—Wilderness Study Areas, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, roadless areas and critical habitat are all considered eligible for sale. Based on those limited restrictions, more than 250 million acres of public lands will be eligible to be sold to "any interested party."”
For full article: https://www.wilderness.org/articles/blog/congress-making-more-250-million-acres-public-lands-available-sale
Contact your Senator: https://act.wilderness.org/a/senaterec-june25-web
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“So we just learned that Senate Republicans want even steeper cuts to Medicaid than House Republicans do. Even though, conservatively estimating, 16K people a year will die from such cuts (I’ve heard it’s actually as high as 50K), Medicaid is growing more and more popular with Americans, AND Americans overwhelmingly hate Republicans ’ bill.” - Jess Craven
Contact your Senators: 5calls.org
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KEEP UP TO DATE ON UPCOMING SUPREME COURT CASES
“The Supreme Court’s docket this term includes many of the complex issues American society is currently facing, including: immigration, free speech, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.
The ACLU has served as counsel or filed friend-of-the-court briefs in all of the cases addressing these hot-button issues. In addition to its official docket, the court will also decide cases on its “shadow docket,” or emergency docket, that touch on contentious issues like immigration enforcement and birthright citizenship.
Below, read more about key cases on the court’s main and emergency docket, including what they mean for the future of our civil liberties.”
Read more about cases relating to LGBTQ+ rights, free speech, religion, voting, and the shadow docket: https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/the-supreme-court-cases-to-watch
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KEEP CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH!
Celebrate Juneteenth: https://blackvoicenews.com/2025/06/18/celebrate-juneteenth-2023/
If you’re looking for Black-owned businesses to support, check these out:
https://wundervue.com/the-best-black-owned-businesses-to-explore-in-denver/
https://www.dailycamera.com/2020/08/30/black-owned-firms-in-boulder-county-seek-inclusion/
https://travelboulder.com/black-owned-businesses-to-support-in-boulder/
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AND REMEMBER…
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