On a scorching Saturday afternoon, thousands gathered outside the Colorado State Capitol for a national “Rage Against the Regime” protest, voicing growing concerns over threats to constitutional rights under the Trump administration.
Held on August 2, the rally drew a diverse coalition—socialists, communists, anarchists, Indigenous activists, veterans, and unaffiliated citizens—united in their stand against ICE, systemic racism, political corruption, and authoritarianism.
Protesters packed the Capitol steps and spilled into nearby streets, cheered on by honking cars. Colorful, hand-painted signs demanded justice for Palestine, expressed solidarity with the working class, denounced billionaires and police violence, and called for transparency in the Epstein case.
A member of the United Sioux Tribe waved large flags supporting Indigenous sovereignty and justice, underscoring the protest’s intersectional spirit.
The event buzzed with both urgency and celebration. Protest anthems by Rage Against the Machine and Run the Jewels blared from speakers, while a local marching band energized the crowd with renditions of “Seven Nation Army” and the Palestinian national anthem.
Near the Capitol’s main entrance, rows of EZ-up tents formed a community hub where volunteers handed out flyers and encouraged connections with local groups like the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), Aurora Unidos CSO, and the Denver/Aurora Community Action Committee (DACAC).
Leaders from these organizations delivered powerful speeches, urging attendees to turn protest into ongoing activism through organizing, mutual aid, and education.
The rally concluded with a spirited march through downtown Denver, stretching from the Capitol to Union Station and back. Chants like “No ICE, no KKK, no fascist USA” and “The people united will never be divided” echoed off city buildings, drawing the attention—and support—of onlookers who stopped to film or raise a fist.

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