3.2.2026: Release files, not bombs

Unseasonable weather and unreasonable “leaders”. However, our activist community has never been so active and growing so rapidly. We are here, we are fighting, and we aren’t going anywhere. Lean on us when you need to, and lean in with us when you can.

A Message to our Community

I know that many of us are a day away from breaking.  The intense daily drama, lies, and misinformation is alarming and exhausting.  You’re the only one who can take care of yourself, and our community cares about you.  Please take time to step away for maybe a week, or two to reset.  Call and meet up with a friend you haven’t seen in a while or reach out to someone you know you are guaranteed to have a few belly laughs.  Then let’s put some positive thoughts in our heads and think about the wonderful blue wave that’s coming.  Because we have to believe and we’ll see you soon!

Immigration Corner

Esquina de Immigracion 

Denver Public Schools is considering a policy to limit cooperation with ICE by designating schools as safe zones and stopping DPS staff from working with ICE unless they have a judicial warrant. 

CU Boulder did a study that found daily ICE arrests reached a record high in 2025, while the number of people being arrested with a criminal record reached a near historic low.

American Immigration Council Blog had a great article on all the pieces necessary to protect our immigrant communities. It is not just community response that is important but also action from local and state authorities. Remember to ask your elected officials what they are doing to be prepared. 

Beware of ICE Tricksters

For our immigrants: be aware that ICE is trying every trick in the book to take you in.  Masquerading as food delivery drivers, pulling fire alarms to get you out of your building, not wearing any of the standard outfits to fool you, assuring you that they are the police (and their not), pretending they are recruiters for jobs and blatantly violating your rights. This message isn’t to cause harm or additional stresses, it’s a message to help you be aware of their tactics. Below are some measures to help keep you safe.

• CORRN Rapid Response Hotline

  • 844-864-8341 (you don’t have to be a Confirmer to report and ICE or possible ICE event.)

• Review the Know Your Rights cards: https://www.ilrc.org/redcards 

• Have a Family Plan filed with your schools, other family members, with your neighbors or friends.  There is a large community that wants to help. https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan

For more immigration resources, including attorneys, see this post.

Mental Health

Have you thought about the joy you get from music?  Putting in your earbuds and dancing around the house as you clean, trying not to dance if you’re out walking your favorite path, or trying not to sing along to a tune at the gym.  Music is like magic in lifting our spirits; it get us moving, can bring back a good memories or fun days, make you cry or smile big!  So rediscover an old radio station, or new music, get our your cd’s for a road trip or just turn on Pandora when your out and about. Below are the amazing benefits of Music.  So tune off the news and plug into Neil Young, Ed Sheeran, Bad Bunny, J-Lo or your favorite artist and get back your joy!

Benefits of Music:

• Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Calm music reduces cortisol levels, helps manage anxiety, and can decreases agitation to positivity.

• Mood Elevation and Emotional Regulation: Music stimulates dopamine, promotes feelings of happiness and joy. It allows for safe emotional release and helps alleviate depression.

• Cognitive Enhancement: Music improves focus, memory, and cognitive function. 

• Social Connection and Belonging: Shared musical experiences (concerts, choirs) foster a sense of community, reduce feelings of isolation, and enhance interpersonal relationships.

• Memory Trigger: Familiar music can help individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia recall memories and emotions. This is very powerful. 

Source: article from John’s Hopkins University 

Creative Crafts to Counter Cyniscism

Below is a variety of things to consider for yourself or as a group project.      

• Coloring books can offer some fun. Here’s a link for some anti-Tr*mp coloring fun.

• Quilting a Constitution Flag

• Frog Hat

• Norwegian Protest Hat

 Event Spotlight

NK3 will be on Saturday, March 28th. Do you have a friend who's on the fence about protesting? Invite them to join you, I have a feeling they might be hooked when they connect with a wonderful community of like minded people. See this link to find an event near you - there will be many options! Check back later if you don’t see one yet announced near you.

Election Events 

• Adams and Jefferson County Caucuses, March 7th: see politics section below for more info.

Other Upcoming Events

• Nonviolence Workshop, 3/8 from 2-4PM: Project Director Daniel Mondragon, along with Braiden Synnestvedt, will join us for a workshop to explore Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s effective Nonviolence for Societal Change approach. Join us at Christ the King Episcopal Church (6490 Carr Street, Arvada 80004).

• Voter Processes and Integrity, 4/22 at 6-730PM: This event will occur via Zoom. We’ll be having a special guest presenting on Voter Processes and Integrity. This special program will assure you that the systems are in place, secure and safe.

CD8 Meet and Greet, 2/25

IWM along with 12 other Indivisble groups from CD8 and beyond hosted a CD8 Meet & Greet on February 25th with all three Democratic Candidates: Shannon Bird, Evan Munsing, and Manny Rutinel. Each candidate presented their ideas for fighting off the Trump authoritarian administration and answered numerous questions from Indivisible and the audience. The program was well received and attended By approximately 75 people. Thanks to all who made it great.

Politics at Play

Caucuses Incoming!

Caucuses will take place in early March ( March 7 in Adams and Jefferson counties), available only to registered party voters. Caucusing is one way a candidate can get on the primary ballot. Caucuses are held by each party to allow registered party voters to select the candidates of their choice. You can also contact your candidate(s) of choice and ask them how to caucus for them.

Steps of the caucus process:

1. This process starts with a Precinct Caucus, held locally by the county party. At the Precinct caucus, you can also put your name in the ring to be selected as a delegate to attend the county and state assemblies.

2. Next is the County Assembly with all delegates who were selected at the precinct caucus voting on candidate choices. There is also a legislative assembly.

3. Finally, the State Assembly is held for the final vote of delegates to elect the party candidates for the primary ballot. In order to get placed on that ballot, the candidate must receive 30% of the votes.

Where are they held? Some precinct caucuses are held in person, others are on line. Contact your Democratic or Republican party in your county to get more information.

When are they held? The assembly is about 7 days (around the 14th) after the precinct caucus. The State Assembly is March 28th in Pueblo.

You can find more caucus information at each of the following sites.

• For Adams County: https://www.adamscountydems.org/caucus-info#

• For Jefferson County: jeffcodems.org