— NEXT PROTEST —
The next BIG protest is No Kings, Saturday, March 28, 12-2pm, Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave. RSVP here.
But EVERY SATURDAY, from 1-2pm, 6th & Main, Longmont, “holds space” for impromptu protests, like the “ICE OUT” protest on January 31, that drew 500 folks! We strongly recommend driving by 6th & Main, every Saturday, on your way to errands, etc. and honk as you drive by to support the people who are assembled, or drive around the block, park and JOIN THEM!
— isn’t it great that Longmont HAS a 6th & Main? THANK YOU Longmont Vigil!
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Scroll down for info and videos from previous protests, protest tips and resources.
Go to nokings.org for updates and graphics to download and SPREAD THE WORD!
From Indivisible, REGISTER for Leah & Ezra’s weekly “What’s the Plan?” zooms, every Thursday, 1pm MST. If you miss a one, go to youtube.com and do a search for “What’s the Plan? (plus the Thursday date you missed): 00/00/26”
KEEP BUILDING THE MOMENTUM — IT’S MAKING A DIFFERENCE! USE THESE WEBSITES TO CHECK FOR, PARTICIPATE IN, OR CREATE EVENTS OF YOUR OWN:
From Indivisible*: The millions of people who turned out in June helped create one of the largest single days of protest in US history, and their courage and commitment set an example for others to follow. Since then, we’ve seen more and more political leaders and institutions choosing to resist the regime rather than play dead.
Since June, this movement has only continued to grow. New Indivisible groups are forming every week, hundreds of thousands have joined our trainings on strategic non-cooperation, and we’ve launched new campaigns to resist Trump’s attacks on our elections, universities, and immigrant communities.
But with Trump escalating his authoritarian tactics, it’s critical that we respond to his power grabs loudly and publicly. We need to show up with millions of people — in demonstrations even larger than June’s — to show that the resistance is still here and growing. And every time Trump levies another attack on our rights and democracy, our movement only grows stronger in response.
*LAD has been an Indivisible group since 2017.
— ONGOING PROTESTS —
LONGMONT: EVERY SATURDAY, 6th & Main St, 1–2pm, Longmont. We are so grateful that the Longmont Leads with Love Vigil folks have “held space” at 6th and Main consistently, every Saturday, from 1-2pm since 2017 — and intermittently since the Iraq War! We encourage everyone to at least drive by 6th & Main every Saturday between 1–2pm, if only to honk in encouragement for the folks who are participating in peaceful, non violent protest or reverence. To sign up for Longmont Vigil newsletters — Email: longmontvigil@gmail.com
NEW REGULAR WEDNESDAY PROTEST ADDED! SHOW UP AGAINST INHUMANE AUTHORITARIANISM, Wednesdays, ongoing, from 8:00am – 9:30am, Southwest corner of Hover St. and Clover Basin Dr.
Let’s express not only our disgust with our current inhumane government, but also a vision of what we’d like to see. Bring a sign that supports the causes you care about. If you don’t have a sign, come anyway. Ask a friend to join you. All are welcome. This is a peaceful protest. Join in solidarity with new friends and old. Child friendly. Not a silent protest.
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
The Wednesday protest does not replace the Saturday Vigil at 6th and Main. It just adds a chance to be seen by a different group of drivers, on a different corner, at a different time.
LAD NOTE: Isn’t it wonderful, that long-time, generous volunteers have created a SECOND REGULAR space for Longmont? We think so, too!
— BOYCOTTS & BLACKOUTS —
(not seeing any media on new boycotts as of 3/3/26)
weaintbuyingit.com — Official website of the December 2025 Boycott. No new boycotts listed.
Tesla Takedown website: teslatakedown.com —
No new information, but “The protests caused a significant, lasting slump in U.S. and European sales, with a 250% increase in trade-ins by March 2025.”
Please contact us if you see any new boycotts introduced: longmontareadems@gmail.com
— PREVIOUS PROTESTS —
REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF ICE, Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6th & Main. citizens of Longmont, Colorado gathered on Main Street for a vigil in honor of people in the United States who have lost their lives at the hands of ICE from January 2025 to early 2026, either on the streets or in a US prison. Ann Krohn Rick, guest speaker for Longmont Leads with Love, led a call and response reading of the names. Video below produced by Michael Riberdy:
ICE OUT Protest, Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6th & Main: drew 500 participants.
NO ICE! NO WAR! Protest, Saturday, January 10, 2026, 6th & Main: 400+ folks showed up — Many thanks to videographer Michael Riberdy:
NO KINGS 2 (some might say “NO KINGS 3”, if you count the April 19th protest, that adopted “No Kings” messaging), Saturday, October 18, 2025, Rally at Roosevelt Park, then a march to 6th & Main. LAD co-hosted alongside Longmont Leads with Love, but we didn’t have a decent sound system at Roosevelt (if you’d like to help us out in this area, please contact us at longmontareadems@gmail.com), so a portion of the total CROWD of around 6,000 migrated back to 6th & Main, where the first portion of the crowd had been gathering since noon. The protest was concentrated at 6th & Main, but stretched south to 3rd Avenue, and north to Longs Peak. It was windy at parts, but the crowd and steady stream of honking-in-support traffic was jubilant and determined. PLEASE WATCH the videos below to relive the experience!
WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES LABOR DAY PROTEST, Monday, September 1, Rally at Roosevelt Park, then a march to 6th & Main. Over 1000 Longmont area residents showed up at Roosevelt Park to hear from union leaders, Susie Hidalgo-Fahring, who has served as vice president of St. Vrain Valley School District Education Association, and Alejandra Beatty, from the Boulder Area Labor Council — inspiring crowds about the importance of unions in a democracy. Also performing were the Singing Grannies.
JOHN LEWIS GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON, Thursday, July 17, 2025, Longmont. 550 Longmont area residents showed up to honor 17-Congressman and Civil Rights Hero, John Lewis, on the 5 year anniversary of his passing. Here’s video of the event, which features Longmont resident, Strider Benston, who knew and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Congressman John Lewis, CT Vivian, Diane Nash, and other civil rights heroes and sheroes — who spoke to, and sang to the crowd that day. (Michael Riberdy, Videographer):
WEBSITE: goodtroubleliveson.org
NO KINGS, Saturday, June 14, 2025, Longmont:
From Indivisible, this is a compilation of clips from No Kings protests nationwide.
(The song is”No Kings” by Ole.):
9NEWS Aerial footage of Longmont, No Kings Protest, June 14, 2025. Longmont is at 57:08:
PREVIOUS PROTEST — 50501 National Day of Action (also called “No Kings”), Saturday, April 19, 2025: Only two weeks after the April 5 protest, the first protest using “No Kings” as one title to describe it, was held in Longmont drawing what we believe was around 3,000 people. The Times-Call was on-scene to report on it, and the article (gift link, below) estimated the crowd to be between 1300 and 1500.
Community comes together in Longmont anti-Trump protest Saturday
PREVIOUS PROTEST — HANDS OFF, Saturday, April 5, 2025: Although there were several protests already for the year, this one drew the largest crowd in Longmont — safe estimate: 5,000 —perhaps ever (the Parkland Massacre protest/Student Walkout drew over 1,000 in March of 2018) — until No Kings on June 14. There was a bit more “lead time” on the April 5 event compared to previous protests, drawing thousands of people. One interesting thing: when the Longmont Daily Times-Call failed to report on it as the April 5 event happened, they not only followed up with an extensive article the day after (more edits to the article by April 10), as well as promoting the following April 19 event, the Editor, John Vahlenkamp, wrote a powerfully worded apology, beginning with, “We made a big mistake.” and ending with, “We will learn from this and will strive to do better.” — THAT is journalism we do not see on the national level! Here is a gift link to the article and apology:
https://www.timescall.com/2025/04/09/thousands-longmont-hands-off-protest-another-planned-next-saturday/?share=mdssnhewnsortnd29wtw
— RESOURCES —
KEEP BUILDING THE MOMENTUM — IT’S MAKING A DIFFERENCE! USE THESE WEBSITES TO CHECK FOR, PARTICIPATE IN, OR CREATE EVENTS OF YOUR OWN:
— SIGNS FOR OTHERS TO USE! —
A wonderful volunteer, Barbara, contacted us and shared her sign designs for others to use:
“MayDay is coming up and I’ve been making the art for signs for all the demonstrations. At this point I’ve designed well over 70 signs and people have carried them in demos such as Tesla Takedown and the April 5th demonstrations. They address a wide range of the issues we face and are laid out for 18”x24″ (or 24″x18”) signboards. And I take orders if someone has a good sign idea. [you can contact Barbara at: bltbanjo@gmail.com]
You can see the signs here:
MORE SIGNS FROM BARBARA, FOLDER HERE.
The post contains info on where to download the full size/quality art and how to print out and assemble the signs DIY. The Google Drive folder contains full-size PNG files and tiled PDFs for printing at home on 8.5×11 printers. The link is in the post and here:
https://drive.google.com/
These signs are free to use for activists. I don’t need attribution. Please spread them around. — Barbara
READ: FROM THE ACLU — PROTESTORS RIGHTS The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
— TIPS & SUGGESTIONS —
We are living in an era with much to protest about. It’s also a time of great despair.
HOW DO WE REMAIN ENGAGED, WHILE MAINTAINING OUR SANITY?
Take care of yourself first. Get enough sleep, eat in a healthy way and stay hydrated.
In addition, try to do one peaceful thing a day that has nothing to do with politics. It could be meditation, or a walk, or dancing, watching a classic movie — whatever works specifically for you — then make it a ritual.
Do not doom scroll. By now, you’ve likely developed trusted, independent media sources to get your news from. Be strategic about where you go for news, set a time limit that works for you each day, and prevent yourself from being bombarded. There are the regular mainstays and “go to” sources (Rachel Maddow, Heather Cox Richardson, Thom Hartmann, Robert Reich, Elizabeth Cronise McGlaughlin, and others), but be open to discovering new material as well, from resources like Substack. But you don’t have to subscribe to everyone because sometimes, a packed email inbox can feel too overwhelming. Instead, download the Substack app or visit trusted websites regularly, and browse the posts and contributors at times that are convenient for you.
When you take in the news of each day, decide which area needs more research on your part. Turn your overwhelm into curiosity. Then always point what you learn in your research to an ACTION. Calling your reps and asking what they are doing to address certain issues, or better, providing ideas for what you think you should do, is always a good action to take. But it’s also okay to “change up” your actions.
“I understand the tendency to give in to despair right now. But despair is an indulgence that we cannot afford in the times upon which history turns. Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now.”
— ILLINOIS GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER
PROTESTING: trump has given us many reasons to protest DAILY. Each time you protest, try to “grow” your influence. The easiest way is to bring a friend or two.
Next, build community when you protest: thank everyone you see for coming, for showing up for our democracy — you’d be surprised how responsive folks are to being thanked! It is an immediate way to build connection, reinforcing the idea that we are not alone. And that THERE ARE A LOT OF US.
— 8 SELF CARE TIPS FOR ACTIVISTS —
from the Newport Institute
Sustainable activism requires taking time to care for mind, body, and spirit. Here are eight strategies that encourage self-care for activists.
Recharge in ways that work for you.
Make a list of the activities that refill your well of energy and positivity—being in nature, reading, creative expression, or time with friends that isn’t focused on activism. Make sure to do one or more of these practices daily.
Create healthy boundaries.
Become aware of when you’re getting tired or your mood is low, and choose to stop and rest rather than pushing through. As activists often remind each other, “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
Practice mindfulness.
Research shows that mindfulness practice, such as yoga, tai chi, and meditation, supports sustainable activism and helps prevent activist burnout. Simply taking a moment to pause and breathe, slowly and deeply, can shift your state of mind and help you refocus.
Develop a balanced relationship with media and social media.
Social media can support activism, and young activists need to stay informed about what’s happening in the world. But constant exposure can be exhausting and demoralizing, so self-care for activists includes unplugging sometimes.
Don’t go it alone.
Accessing the support of fellow activists is essential. When people come together in support of a cause, they create community, build authentic connections, and do more effective work.
Care for your body.
This is one of the most important aspects of self-care for activists. Get enough sleep, get good nutrition (here are the top 10 foods to eat every day), and exercise regularly.
Remember that a therapist can be part of your support system.
A mental health professional can help you work with activist guilt and anxiety. Therapy can also address unprocessed trauma, grief, or identity issues triggered by personal or vicarious experiences of social injustice.
Keep track of your wins.
Document the milestones that represent forward movement in your work. When you feel low or hopeless, let these accomplishments serve as a reminder that meaningful change truly is possible.
— READ ABOUT THE 3.5% RULE —
“Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts – and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.”
— Erica Chenoweth (follow her on Bluesky: @chenoweth.bsky.social)
TAKING THE 3.5% RULE FURTHER:
”The ‘3.5% rule’: How a small minority can change the world”, BBC, 5/13/19
3.5% of the US population is over 11 million people. Estimates from the #BlackLivesMatter protests following the murder of George Floyd are that between 15-26 million people participated at some point during the summer. Now, imagine all those people participating in the same day or even week. That’s a mindblowing number of people. That would be what Chenoweth calculates as about 6% of the population. (From The Direct Action Everywhere blog, 2/11/21)
FROM CHENOWETH: Questions, Answers, and Some Cautionary Updates Regarding the 3.5% Rule, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard, April 2020.
