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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Political events in Southern Colorado this weekend
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — There are two very different political events in Southern Colorado this Saturday, June 14. People are protesting President Donald Trump in many locations, in light of the military parade at the nation's capital. At the same time, the El Paso County Young Republicans will host their second annual Summer Ranch Social. FOX21 News spoke with both groups. It's very important to note that these events are completely unrelated and just happen to fall on the same day. The protests stem from a global movement called 'No Kings'. If you check out their protest map by clicking here, you can see it's happening across America, but also overseas. 'When you have somebody who is making executive orders by the dozen, that is just, you know, bypassing Congress and bypassing the laws that we have, threatening the courts, threatening journalists, these important rights… you know, saying that protesters will be arrested. These are all part of the Constitution,' said Shawn Maddox, with 50501 Colorado Springs, 'these are our constitutional rights, and we respect and want to defend our Constitution.' In Southern Colorado, organizers have protests planned for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad, and more. Local political organizations, 50501 Colorado Springs and Indivisible Colorado Springs, both decided to get involved. 'As an organization, we expect all of our supporters to conduct themselves lawfully and responsibly, and disavow anything advocating for disruption or violence,' said Maddox. 'We try to make sure that people stay out of the streets and don't block traffic. We, you know, are just there for the people and to keep the protests peaceful.' The Colorado Springs Police Department says it is aware of the event and prepared to respond to potential threats that may arise. The El Paso County Young Republicans Co-chair says its Summer Ranch Social is a day for connection, and only about 5% politics. 'Right now our focus is, to the extent that it's possible here in Colorado, forwarding President Trump's agenda and helping make the case for what he's doing… Protecting the rule of law,' said Joel Sorensen, the El Paso County Young Republicans Co-chair. Congressman Jeff Crank, who represents El Paso County, will attend as a special guest. 'One party domination doesn't do good things for the citizens of that community, especially here in El Paso, where we're really, you know, a red dot in a blue state… and then just making sure that that voice of resistance is there in the Denver capital,' said Sorensen. He says it's a time of unity within the party, and that President Trump is doing exactly what he was elected to do. 'Our parents' generation was able to afford a home. They were able to have a family… I think that there's a recognition that the Republican Party has come to, that there is something that we've lost and that we want to restore that,' said Sorensen. If you're interested in attending the Summer Ranch Social, an RSVP is required. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protesters rally outside Social Security Admin building
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A large crowd gathered outside the Social Security Administration building in Colorado Springs on Friday, April 18, to protest recent decisions by the Trump administration. The demonstration was organized by 'Indivisible Colorado Springs,' a grassroots political group focused on educating and empowering the community to push for progressive change at the local, state, and national levels. Protestors rallied in support of critical government programs like social security, Medicare, and Medicaid, which they say are under threat. Among those in attendance was former Colorado Springs City Council member Yolanda Avila, who came out to make her voice heard. 'It's so important that we all speak up,' said Avila. 'Now it's already getting too late. People's benefits, Social Security benefits, which they earn, which they paid into, which they trusted, and the government to deliver once they need it. Social Security is being threatened and taken away.' According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration has eliminated about 7,000 Social Security Administration positions since taking office as part of a broader effort to reduce government size, streamline bureaucracy, and align federal agencies with America-first policies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
