Denverite, “Clashing political protests make noise despite small numbers”
But attentions quickly were diverted to the pro-Trump gathering, which had yet to begin when the anarchist group approached from across the park chanting, “No Trump. No KKK.” It was at that point that police rushed in to create a line between the groups. Continue Reading
ABC 7 Denver, “Pro, anti-Trump protesters clash at Civic Center Park”
Meanwhile, a third group of anarchists and far-left demonstrators staged a counter-protest, surrounding the Trump demonstrators, holding banners that read “NO PLATFORM FOR HATE” as well as “AMERICA WAS NEVER GREAT.” Continue Reading
Westword (Denver), “Ugly Exchange of Insults Between Trump Supporters and Protesters at Rally”
Roughly sixty protesters dressed up in “black-bloc” fashion – wearing all black and covering their faces with masks and eyewear – marched in unison to confront the Trump rally. Some identified as anarchists or “antifa” (anti-fascist). Continue Reading
Met Media (Denver), “Auraria alerts reports inauguration day ‘civil unrest’”
Auraria campus was locked down the night of Jan. 20 as anarchist protesters attempted to enter buildings on Auraria campus. It was one of several protests that took place throughout the day over the inauguration, including a walkout from East High School that joined a larger protest in front of the Capitol building. Continue Reading
The Colorado Independent, “The Women’s March in Denver”
Groups of social workers, schoolteachers, ob-gyns and off-duty cops marched peacefully alongside Occupy Denver alumni and other self-described anarchists. Continue Reading
Westword, “DIY Solidarity Shines at Denver’s Ghost Ship Fire Benefit”
Mala Mente, an anarchist, anti-racist power-violence hardcore band led by a mixed-race crew of musicians, railed against the “white-cis-hetero-patriarchy,” the Denver Police Department and the forces of gentrification that displace poor people of color. Continue Reading
Westword (Denver), “Sole’s New Track “Three Way Fight” Addresses Politics of Protest in Denver and Beyond”
We didn’t do anything violent and we didn’t do anything that night that hadn’t been done at the previous march, but as soon as we took the streets, the cops started kettling us and were arresting people. There were more cops than there were protestors that night. That gets to the root of it — […]
The Colorado Independent, “Confederate and American flags burned at Denver anti-racist rally,” June 24, 2015
Confederate and American flags burned at Denver anti-racist rally by Nat Stein, The Colorado Independent, June 24, 2015 Around 50 people gathered to rally against white supremacy in the wake of the Charleston shooting. It was a loosely organized event, drawing from various groups committed to anti-racism. Coffee Not Cops — an anti-cop group that meets […]
The Washington Times, “Michael Hancock, Denver mayor, supports police chief’s decision regarding memorial vandalism,” February 17, 2015
Michael Hancock, Denver mayor, supports police chief’s decision regarding memorial vandalism by Valerie Richardson, The Washington Times, February 17, 2015 The memorial to fallen officers was defaced during a protest march Saturday organized by the Denver Community Defense Committee, an anti-police group affiliated with the Denver Anarchist Black Cross, which drew about 100 people. In […]