5.11.2026: May your seasons be filled with protests and joy

Happy…Winter/Spring/Summer, everyone! Leave it to May to change up what season we’re in. Likewise, check out the true origin of these May holidays:

• May Day: This holiday is also known as International Workers Day. Since the 19th century labor movement, this holiday was meant to be in support of our workers. Many countries celebrate this holiday, while the US notably does not. Link

• Mothers Day: Born from the loss of war, Mothers Day began as a women's movement to protect their sons and promote peace. Link

• Memorial Day: Originally called “Decoration Day”, it originated with folks decorating the graves of Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. Rooted in a war of slavery and inner conflict, Memorial Day has become a celebration of the passing of all soldiers. Link

Mark Your Calendar!

Other May events:

• Canvassing with the Trust Brigade on Saturdays - signup

  • To canvas, take one of their canvas trainings on Wednesdays at 7PM

  • 5/16: Northglenn (8:30AM – 2:30PM) - Representative Manny Rutinel

  • 5/23: Federal Heights (9:30AM – 3:30PM) - Evan Munsing

  • 5/30: Commerce City (9:30AM – 3:30PM)

• 5/16, 10:30AM: BolderBoulder Training Walk

  • Join us to network and get in shape as we prepare to participate in BolderBoulder (5/25).

  • Location: We will meet in the parking lot of Cottonwood Elementary School, 11100 Vrain St, Westminster

• 5/16, 1 - 4 PM: Louisville Spring Get-Together

  • Activities, exhibitors, & demonstrations to help you connect with neighbors, resources, information, people who can help you and people you can talk to about your ideas and concerns, and, to connect

  • Location: Memory Square Park, Louisville

• 5/17, 10AM - 12PM: Sunday Resisting on Wads (Weekly)

  • Occurring weekly, join us at 80th and Wadsworth to protest in collaboration with the Resister Sisters, Parasol Patrol, and more!

• 5/17, 4 - 5PM: Ask Julie, Candidate for US Senate

  • Join this event to ask Senate candidate Julie Gonzalez your questions!

  • Location: virtual - sign up

• 5/25: Run or walk Bolder Boulder with Indivisible! 

  • After you register, you can sign up to join group “Indivisible” - that’s us!

• 5/31, 11AM - 2PM: Indivisible SoBoCo’s Potluck & Picnic

  • Come join SoBoCo Indivisible for a potluck picnic! Lots of shaded grassy areas and a few tables under a shelter. Bring a dish and a chair and join some good company!

  • Location: Memory Square Park in Louisville

June events:

• Canvassing with the Trust Brigade on Saturdays - signup

  • To canvas, take one of their canvas trainings on Wednesdays at 7PM.

  • 6/6: Northglenn (8:30AM – 2:30PM)

  • 6/13: Federal Heights (9:30AM – 3:30PM)

• Just a quick note: the primaries are coming, the primaries are coming! June 22-30. Time to start getting informed and involved if you so choose!

Mental Health Support

Disclaimer: This section is intended as informational and not medical advice. Always consult with a medical professional.

Keep Calm and Rage On

Anger and rage have a bad rap, but that’s largely because we haven’t been taught how to address it in a healthy way. We are told to hide it or use it for violence. Displays of anger can be violent and counterproductive, but they don’t have to be.

Whether we allow ourselves to be aware of this feeling or not, most of us have felt a lot of anger and rage during this time in our country’s history. This article is here to give you permission to feel that rage and get in tune with what it’s telling you. It’s completely understandable and appropriate, and we can learn to channel it in support of our efforts.

When we feel anger, it can inform us that a boundary has been violated and you need to act. This is healthy and called “core anger”. People can also invoke anger unhealthily to cover up other feelings, such as shame, fear, or grief - this is called “defensive anger". Exploring the feeling allows you to understand yourself and how to move through it. Anger can be a useful tool that can lead to rebellion, not ruin, when addressed and leveraged properly. 

4 steps to work with your anger:

1. Name and honor your anger. Applying language to your emotions helps regulate the nervous system and find balance. Ignoring it will only make the problem fester and worsen. 

2. Notice your impulse without judgment. Rage is a normal biological impulse to act, and you shouldn’t feel shame about how it comes up. 

3. Move through it physically. Emotions exist in your body, so identify where it is and how it’s showing up. Then, let it out - not by smashing TVs, but take an angry walk. Punch some pillows, jump up and down. Yell, “I AM SO ANGRY AGHHHHH” (with as many curse words as you wish). Find a safe way to release the pressure. 

4. Make a plan to resolve the feelings. Identify ways you can resolve the issue that your anger was bringing to your attention. 

When approached mindfully, anger is helpful, and we can use it to fuel our fight against unjust systems. When anger gets out of control, you should seek medical support. 

Resource from NPR about anger. Resource from Psychology Today.

Common Cents

These Prices Are Not Gassing You Up

We all got sticker shock the other day when prices jumped to $4.50. Oil and gas companies seem to be running record profits, as again rich people take advantage of market volatility and confusion to fill their pockets, while many of us couldn’t fill our tanks or even our bellies. Shell gas reported $7B in profit Q1. 

As consumers in this capitalist landscape, we can make choices that benefit us and challenge those who take advantage. Below are tips regarding saving gas money, and many of them also build community. 

Link to search

If you have to use a car:

• Pay for gas with cash, not card. Using cash can often save you 10+ cents per gallon!

• Participate in carpooling & throw in a couple bucks to your friend for gas. You can do this to get groceries or attend protests.

• Costco has the cheapest gas almost always. If you’re not a member, consider joining, maybe with a friend! You can also save money on bulk buying at Costco.

• Smart driving habits: Avoid rapid acceleration, hard braking, and excessive idling to improve fuel efficiency by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic.

• Vehicle maintenance: Regularly check tire pressure, clean air filters, and address warning lights to optimize fuel economy and extend vehicle life.

• Efficient planning: Use route planning tools, carpooling, and combine errands to reduce unnecessary trips and fuel consumption.

• Lighten the load: Remove unnecessary weight and roof racks to reduce drag and improve mileage, especially at highway speeds.

• Use a cheap gas finder app - link to GasBuddy.

Ideas to get away from using your car:

• Dust off that electric bike, motorcycle, scooter, bike, or even sneakers! 

• Check out our local transportation such as the bus or light rail.

Link to resource.