Tag: Denver Protest
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Thousands march through Denver in second major anti-ICE protest of weekend
Several thousand people took to the streets of Denver Saturday night, the latest in a string of national and Denver-area protests throughout the weekend calling for a stop to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations throughout the country. The protest, one of hundreds throughout the U.S., took place a day after marchers also took over…
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Thousands of people, students, protest against ICE in Denver
Thousands converged onto La Alma-Lincoln Park west of Downtown Denver Friday afternoon in protest of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protest, one of hundreds throughout the country, took place during what was described as a “National Shutdown,” with a handful of Minnesota-based organizations encouraging people throughout the country to strike from work…
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Hundreds protest death of Renee Good; streets close in downtown Denver
Those hoping to enjoy a dinner on 16th Street or drinks by Union Station were interrupted Friday night by a legion of people marching and chanting throughout downtown Denver. Hundreds of demonstrators, many holding signs featuring photos and slogans criticizing Donald Trump’s presidential administration and his immigration enforcement policy, marched, chanted and played music in…
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Denver joins national Labor Day protests for workers rights
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hundreds of people taking the day off Labor Day ended up outside the Colorado State Capitol on Monday to march for workers rights. Denver’s peaceful protest, joining a national movement called “Workers Over Billionaires,” amassed a large crowd along Lincoln Street and at Lincoln Veterans…
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Jewish groups mark anniversary of attack as pro-Palestinian activists march
Hundreds join in protest at Union Station, downtown Denver. Only a few counter-protesters on Oct. 7 anniversary.
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Advocates on both sides of abortion debate expected to organize protests in response to court ruling
Advocates on both sides of the debate are expected to organize protests following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday. As of Friday at 3 p.m.: All Out For Abortion Rights Rally will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Colorado state Capitol. It is organized by the Denver branch of…
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Colorado care workers hold protest in demand of wage board, investigation
Dozens of care workers rallied at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Thursday, demanding the state convene a wage board and investigate care workers’ wages. Protestors said care workers are underpaid, overworked and lack basic benefits, training and support. Over 50% of home care workers in Colorado rely on public assistance and over 33%…
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Denver janitors rally downtown for increased work hours
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Police release identities, charges of 8 arrested in Denver protest
The Denver Police Department identified the eight individuals arrested during a Wednesday night protest downtown near Capitol Hill. About 100 people marched down East Colfax Avenue, chanting anti-Donald Trump and anti-police messages while carrying a banner that read “Death to racism and the liberalism that enables it.” Sarah Marreel-Alley, 22, was charged with second-degree assault…