Comrades! This chapter has been showing up in the streets relentlessly, and this coming Saturday won't be any different. This time we've got some pre-made signs, leaflets, and even more socialists than before! Planned Parenthood is organizing a 'Bans Off Our Bodies' rally at the Colorado Capitol Building this Saturday at 10a-1pm, immediately followed by a PSL-organized march. We'll be at both and we hope to see you there - the pedal is still slammed against the floor y'all, get onboard!

Here are some of the exciting efforts we're currently engaged in. You can become involved with any of them by attending any meeting or joining the chapter's slack:

  1. Our chapter elections are coming up in June y'all, if you're interested in running for a position or just want to learn about leadership in this space please reach out to [email protected] - positions: 2xCo-Chairs, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications, Coordination, Membership, & Fundraising!
  2. The Labor Committee is having its first summer social next weekend, 5/21 at 6pm at the Candlelight Tavern! Come see comrades old & new! (labor)

  3. The Electoral Committee is currently supporting two State House: Elisabeth Epps & Javier Mabrey #comm-electoral - and is also revamping our candidate endorsement process. They are seeking member feedback so reach out to Andrew T on slack (electoral)

  4. The Housing Justice Committee is working with Housekeys Action Network Denver and Mutual Aid Monday to plan a whole week of events against the criminalization of homelessness May 8th-14th to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the urban camping ban. Denver's Decade Of Doom: 10 Years Too Many. (housing justice). ALSO -The NEWR campaign needs volunteers for weekly phone banks, social media content, endorsement conversations & canvassing! Sign up here! [email protected]

  5. The Palestine Working Group invites you to join in several community events supporting Palestinian liberation. The Nakba day is coming up this Sunday 5/15, 12-3pm and we'll be rallying at the capitol with the Palestinian community. Hop on slack to find out more - we're currently working on some political-education materials for this!
  6. The Abolition working group hosts city council watch parties every Monday via discord
    1. Our book club is discussing Miriame Kaba's We Do This 'Til We Free Us. A few copies are still available. The next discussion is on May 15th @7pm. Do not worry if you missed the first couple of meetings, we would love to have you at any you can attend!
    2. Please reach out to the abolition working group on Slack or at [email protected] if you’re interested in working with us!

You can get involved with these various efforts by joining the Slack (here's how to do that!) - or attending any meeting on our events calendar, which is open to all regardless of dues.
Click here to view our event calendar - it has just about everything.

In solidarity 🌹
matthew rambles, communications chair

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