One of many Good Trouble Lives On events taking place today against President Donald Trump's policies and administration, Denver's protest at the State Capitol Building is set for this evening, with dozens more scheduled across Colorado. According to national organizing group, the events are intended to remind the current federal government that "in America, the power lies with the people," but protesters are instructed to remain nonviolent.
The day of action takes its name from a term coined by longtime civil rights activist and United States Representative John Lewis, whose dedication to civil rights stretched back over sixty years. Lewis told a crowd to "get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America," in 2020, shortly before passing away at eighty years old.
Good Trouble protests will take place about a month after a "No Kings" day brought thousands out across major cities out to protest on June 14, and some of the same organizers are involved. Permit holders for the Denver event expect around 10,000 people to gather in front of the Capitol during the protest, although much higher numbers have shown up to similar events this year.
Find out more about the Good Trouble Lives On protest in Denver and other rallies in Colorado below:
Where Is the Good Trouble Protest in Denver?
Like the majority of major protests in Denver this year, the Good Trouble Protest will take place at the west steps of the State Capitol Building and across Lincoln Street at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park, between Civic Center Park and the Capitol.When Is the Good Trouble Protest?
Denver's protest is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. in front of the Capitol and at Veterans Memorial Park. Other Good Trouble protests across Colorado may have different schedules (find out more below).Will There be a March?
Most of the large protests in Denver have developed into marches down Broadway or Lincoln, along Colfax Avenue, or into downtown. According to several posts on social media, marches are planned for tonight, but they likely won't be led by No Trouble organizers.Other than affecting traffic, the majority of these marches have been uneventful and peaceful, although standoffs between protesters and Denver police occurred in June, resulting in multiple arrests. Earlier this month, a large group of Denver Police Department officer in riot gear pulled over a truck leading a march downtown against Palantir, the Denver-based software firm that works with ICE and the Israeli military. After being cited for an expired license plate, the driver was let go.
How to Get There
Parking and traffic tend to get difficult during large protests around the Capitol or the Colfax and Broadway intersection, especially as more protesters arrive or marches spill out on surrounding streets. If you're driving or taking a ride to the protest, consider parking or getting dropped off a few blocks away.The RTD 0, 15 and 16 bus lines stop on East Colfax and Broadway or East 13th Avenue and Lincoln. There are no light rail stations in Capitol Hill, but it does stop at 10th Avenue and Osage Street or downtown on 16th Street, both of which are around a thirty-minute walk from Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park. Look at Denver transit lines and stops on RTD's system map.
Who Is Organizing Denver's Good Trouble Protest?
Over 120 organizations across the country are helping put on the Good Trouble Protest, including Conservation Colorado. In Denver, the State Capitol facilities management lists 50501 Colorado and Political Revolutions as the organizing groups; both are working with a national Good Trouble Lives On organization."A core principle behind our Good Trouble Lives On actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values," reads the online flyer for Denver's rally.
