Grueter: Mad about inflation, job loss, nixing of social safety nets? March in Glenwood on Saturday
How do you feel about the changes happening to our communities? Do you want to put a stop to your friends and families losing their jobs? To rising food and goods prices? To the erosion of your social security and medical care?
If you want to stand up for your community, your family, your kids’ futures, then mark your calendar.
On Saturday, April 5, we’re taking to the streets with a clear message: Hands off! Mountain Action Indivisible is joining forces with 50501, Women’s March, and local partners for the nationwide day of action.
Where: Glenwood Springs — Sayre Park
When: 3:30- 5 p.m., April 5, 2025
This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. We are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop to the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.
A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation.
Partners include Protect Our GarCo Libraries, PFLAG RFV, the Social Justice Committee of Two Rivers Unitarian Universalists, Ceasefire NOW RFV, and Cook Inclusive.
Valley local John Hatanaka will perform music. In addition to Mountain Action Indivisible and speakers discussing engagement and defense of vulnerable communities, activist Auden Schendler (formerly SVP of Sustainability at AspenOne aka SkiCo) will speak about threats to our public lands and environment and what people can do.
This event will also be family friendly, with art stations, dancers, and face painting.
Hundreds of people from Parachute to Aspen have already RSVPed for Glenwood’s April 5 gathering. Nationwide, over 860 events are planned, with more announced every day.
Democracy is meant to be of the people, by the people, for the people. Let’s remind ourselves what that looks like. https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/765904/
Annalise Grueter
Basalt
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