Reporting by Nate Trela, Fort Collins Coloradoan
The number of No Kings events happening Oct. 17 in Colorado has grown to at least 46, according to listings posted by organizers.
No Kings, a coalition of faith, labor, civil rights and progressive organizations, has held a series of protests across the country against what it calls attempted tyranny by the federal government. It drew hundreds of thousands of Coloradans to the streets in three previous iterations.
The next round of events will combine protests and voter mobilization efforts. They take place after drop boxes for Colorado voters to turn in their ballots will become available, while in-person early voting starts on Oct. 19.
“For more than a year, millions of people have come together to reject the idea that power belongs to kings, billionaires, or politicians who believe they are above the people and the law,” the event listings read.
Whether someone wants to participate, counter-protest or just avoid the events, it is useful to know where they are.
Where will No Kings events be held in Colorado?
As of mid-day Sept. 30, there were 46 No Kings events listed for Colorado on Oct. 17.
Planned event locations include sites in Alamosa, Aurora, Bailey, Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Buena Vista, Cañon City, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Conifer, Cortez, Denver, Durango, Edwards, Erie, Fairplay, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, an undisclosed Fremont County location, Frisco, Glenwood Springs, Golden, Grand Junction, Greeley, Idaho Springs, Lakewood, Larkspur, Littleton, Longmont, Louisville, Montrose, Monument, Northglenn, Pagosa Springs, Parker, Salida, Steamboat Springs, Superior, Trinidad, Wheat Ridge and Windsor. Some cities are hosting multiple events, and some events only send their location to registered participants.
Events are planned by local organizers, with registration support from national organizations.
What are the rights of protesters and counter-protesters?
According to a guide from the ACLU of Colorado, both protesters and counter-protesters have the right to:
- Speak out in “traditional public forums” such as streets, sidewalks, parks and plazas in front of government buildings as long as you are not blocking access to the government building or “interfering with other purposes the property was designed for.”
- Not have your speech restricted by the government if it is taking place on your own property or with the consent of the property owner.
- Photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police, as long as you’re lawfully present in a public space.
Nate Trela covers trending news in Colorado and Utah for the USA TODAY Network, with an emphasis on consumer finance, legal issues and state laws
This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan.
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