In an effort to amplify the work being done on the streets every single day by dedicated changemakers standing up for justice and speaking out against those in power who are attacking our friends and neighbors, we’re going to start posting a “Resistance Calendar” to our website on Thursdays.
Here are some of the events, actions, and protests happening in Colorado over the next seven days.
Thursday, 5/1:
What: Fighting the Billionaire Coup: We Won’t Back Down!
Who is organizing: PSL Denver
When: Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m.
Where: University of Denver, 2150 E Evans Ave Room 290
Why: Organizers say, “The billionaire-backed Trump administration’s attacks on working people will not break our spirit and resolve to fight back! We must put power in the hands of working people instead of billionaires- and the Democrats won’t save us. We need a whole new system! In 2024, Claudia de la Cruz won the most votes for a socialist presidential candidate since
- She’s coming to Colorado to share reflections and discuss the movement to build socialism in the US.”
Thursday, 5/1:
What: SURJ Meet Up for Denver May Day Strong
Who is organizing: Showing Up for Racial Justice
When: Thurs., May 1 from 2:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Where: Outside Denver Art Museum (Near the Wheel Sculpture) 74 W 13th Ave Denver, CO 80204
Why: Organizers say, “At the meet up before the rally we’ll: connect with other SURJ folks, ground in the importance of the day, distribute signs & take a picture, walk over to the Rally together! At the meet up after the rally we’ll: debrief our experience, get plugged into next steps to keep organizing together.”
Thursday, 5/1:
What: May Day Strong: Boulder
Who is organizing: Volunteer organized for May Day Strong
When: Thurs., May 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Rayleigh Road & Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305
Why: Organizers say, “We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness. May Day 2025 we are standing united. We’re organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status.”
Thursday, 5/1:
What: May Day Strong: Denver
Who is organizing: Volunteer organized for May Day Strong
When: Thurs., May 1 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Colorado State Capitol 200 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80203
Why: Organizers say, “We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness. May Day 2025 we are standing united. We’re organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status.”
Other May Day Protest Locations:
Where: 6th Avenue & Main Street Longmont, CO 80501
When: Thurs., May 1 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Intersection of Bridge Street & 4th Ave Brighton, CO 80601
When: Thurs., May 1 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat. May 3 from noon – 2 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill Statue, Golden, CO Tenth and Washington Golden, CO 80401
When: Thurs., May 1 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Grandview Overpass at Wadsworth Boulevard 7305 Grandview Ave Arvada, CO 80002
When: Thurs., May 1 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: South College Avenue, S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
When: Thurs., May 1 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: 3rd and Main Street, Lyons, CO 80540 (across from Smokin’ Daves)
When: Thurs., May 1 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Gabe Evans Office 3400 W 16th St Greeley, CO 80634
When: Thurs., May 1 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Colorado Springs City Hall, 107 N Nevada Ave # 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
When: Thurs., May 1 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: South 9th Street & U.S. 50 Cañon City, CO 81212
When: Thurs., May 1 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Courthouse Lawn 522 Lincoln Ave Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
When: Thurs., May 1 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: I.O.O.F. Park 124 E Virginia Ave Gunnison, CO 81230
When: Thurs., May 1 from noon – 2 p.m.
Where: 301 E Main St Trinidad, CO 81082
When: Thurs., May 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Bell Tower Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
When: Thurs., May 1 from noon – 2 p.m.
Friday, 5/2:
What: Fighting the Billionaire Coup: We Won’t Back Down!
Who is organizing: PSL Denver
When: Fri., May 2 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: KGNU Community Radio, 4700 Walnut Street
Why: Organizers say, “The billionaire-backed Trump administration’s attacks on working people will not break our spirit and resolve to fight back! We must put power in the hands of working people instead of billionaires- and the Democrats won’t save us. We need a whole new system! In 2024, Claudia de la Cruz won the most votes for a socialist presidential candidate since
- She’s coming to Colorado to share reflections and discuss the movement to build socialism in the US.”
Saturday, 5/3:
What: RMPJC Anti-War Demonstration
Who is organizing: Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center
When: Sat., May 3 from 11 a.m. – noon
Where: Broadway & Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
Why: Organizers say, “Stand with us on the corner of Broadway and Canyon in Boulder Saturday at 11am, as we call for an end to U.S. wars. Signs are also available for use. A good way to meet others in the community and have honest human communication.” This is a recurring protest every Saturday.
Saturday, 5/3:
What: Tesla Takedown Littleton
Who is organizing: Tesla Takedown
When: Sat., May 3 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: 5700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121
Why: Organizers say, “We are taking action at Tesla. Sell your Teslas, dump or short their stock, join the picket lines. Hurting Tesla is stopping Musk. Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy. The stakes couldn’t be higher. No one is coming to save us—not politicians, not the media.”
Saturday, 5/3:
What: Stand Up! For the Rule of Law!
Who is organizing: Volunteer organized
When: Sat., May 3 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Larkspur Community Park 8850 Spruce Mountain Rd Larkspur, CO 80118
Why: Organizers say it’s a “Peaceful, family-friendly event. Bring a sign, a friend, and meet your neighbors while we Stand Up to be counted.”
Saturday, 5/3:
What: May Day Strong: Bailey
Who is organizing: Volunteer organized
When: Sat., May 3 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: US Highway 285 & Rosalie Road, Bailey, CO 80421
Why: Organizers say, “We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness. May Day 2025 we are standing united. We’re organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status.”
Sunday, 5/4:
What: Stand Up NoCo
Who is organizing: Colorado Common Ground People’s Collective
When: Sun., May 4 from noon – 4 p.m.
Where: Fossil Creek Park – Oval Pavilion, Southeast Side 5821 S Lemay Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
Why: Organizers say, “Meet and learn about our local mutual aid groups and organizations that work tirelessly to support our community! Featuring local artists, live music, speakers, and breakout teach-ins.”
Ongoing Petitions:
What: Petitions to free Mahmoud Khalil
CAIR Action launched an Action Alert Form to make it easy for folks to contact their representative to demand support for Mahmoud Khalil: bit.ly/supportmahmoud
Why: Immigration agents with the Department of Homeland Security have detained Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University in New York. Khalil is an Algerian citizen of Palestinian descent, a green card holder and married to a U.S. citizen. His wife is eight months pregnant. Trump’s White House Press Secretary said that Khalil’s green card will be revoked and he will face deportation now for breaking the law, but for being “adversarial to the foreign policy of the United States.” Activists say the Trump administration is trying to make an example out of Khalil, to prevent others from using their free speech rights to speak out against the federal government’s decisions. These petitions let your House and Senate Reps, as well as other government officials, know you find this decision unjust and illegal and to demand their support in protecting him from deportation.
What: Urge Congress to Protect Public Media Funding
Link(s): https://protectmypublicmedia.org/urge-congress-email/
Why: Organizers say, “Urge Congress to protect and sustain the essential funding that keeps public media accessible and strong. Send a message to your lawmakers now.”
What: Tell Congress: STOP the Musk Budget
Link(s): https://www.commoncause.org/actions/tell-congress-stop-the-musk-budget/
Why: Organizers say, “We’re sending a clear message to Congress: With government funding running out soon, Congress must seize this opportunity to exercise its power as a co-equal branch of government and STOP Elon Musk’s hostile takeover. The truth is, Musk is already trying to shut down our government, one mass firing or one shuttered agency at a time. Following the same playbook as previous government funding fights is effectively co-signing Musk’s looting of our federal government. Our Constitution is clear: Congress controls the “power of the purse” and how our tax dollars are spent – not the president, and certainly not an unelected, unconfirmed billionaire like Elon Musk. We must treat this like the constitutional crisis it is. If you agree Congress can’t just sit back and watch Musk hijack our government, join us to speak out. Add your name to tell Congress to STOP the dangerous Musk budget.”
What: Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia Home
Link(s): https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/bring-kilmar-abrego-garcia-home
https://wearecasa.org/updates/demand-justice-for-kilmar-armando-abrego-garcia/
Why: Organizers say, “Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a longtime Maryland resident and father of three, was illegally deported to a notorious megaprison in El Salvador—despite a U.S. immigration judge’s ruling that he should remain in the country. Even after the Supreme Court ordered that Kilmar’s deportation was unlawful, Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele have refused to comply. Instead, they doubled down—laughing off the ruling, smearing Kilmar as a “terrorist,” and refusing to take action to bring him home. Kilmar’s deportation was the result of what the Trump administration called an “administrative error.” Yet rather than fixing that mistake, they’ve condemned him to indefinite detention in CECOT, a prison infamous for inhumane conditions, where human rights experts warn of torture and cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment.”
What: Free Jeanette Vizguerra
Why: “Jeanette Vizguerra, a Colorado community leader and mother, has led the fight against her own deportation since 2009. She is the mother of four children – one of whom is a permanent resident, and the other three are U.S. citizens — as well as a grandmother. ICE detained Ms. Vizguerra without warning on March 17, 2025. The agency appears to be readying to deport her, despite not possessing a valid deportation order. As of 10:15am on Tuesday, March 18, she continues to be detained inside GEO. Her attorneys have raised concerns about serious legal errors. If ICE does not change course, they will be ripping her away from her family and community without any concern for her due process rights.”
