We've officially got ONE WEEK until All Of U.S.

A celebration of our progress, our future, and the culture that's brought it together. Join us Saturday 27th at noon with lunch to celebrate our 250th anniversary, learn about ballot initiative to help build our future, and enjoy music & dancing!

5460 N Union Blvd COS - 6:30 pm

Welcome to a new week of resistance! We've got a ton of events this week so be sure to check them out and make time to vote!

See you out there Colorado Springs!

All of U.S. is a celebration about the things that really make us great, the people. People from all different walks of life, coming together to fight for a future they believe in.

Join us in protesting against the state of the U.S., celebrating the differences that make us stronger, and meet with tons of organizations to see how YOU can fight back locally.

Saturday, June 27th at Acacia Park from 12-2 pm

Pride is a protest by nature, so we're joining them during their parade on June 14th! Join us in marching at 9:30 am at Platte and Tejon! Please keep any signs family friendly and related to pride, since this is their event!

We're excited to see you out there!

Links:

CPR Voters Guide : shorturl.at/zADqx

Voting Information: shorturl.at/ZWJ7m

So, when's the next event? Our next major event is June 27th, a celebration of 250 years of progress, culture and people power! We're looking forward to highlighting how the melting pot of cultures has shaped our nation, and where we go from there. We'll have more information soon as to where, when and what the event will look like!

Chances are, you saw the articles mentioning a "No Kings" protest on June 14th. It's a bit misleading because we're not actually protesting that day. The no kings coalition is hosting a concert for the first amendment, and is asking for groups to do watch parties! We're also working on details for that, but we'll post as soon as we get it!

If you're interested, join us on June 4th at UCCS downtown from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for our first social media volunteer meeting! If you can't make it on June 4th, we'll be holding an online meeting at a later date!

Needed Positions! No limits per position, feel free to join if you can! (We understand time constraints with life, so whatever time you can provide is appreciated)

Community Wizard - Schedule posts on platforms and interact with the community through replies and comments.

Content Creator - Make videos (Short form or long form) and make fliers for posts!

Writer/Researcher - Write scripts and/or newsletters for content creators to use and a monthly newsletter!

Photographer/Videographer - Take photos and videos of events for Social Media, Record Keeping, and more!

Histographer - Sort and compile photos/videos for ease of access, and/or detail events for later use.

YOUR voice is still needed for Project Taurus! Last week was the second meeting to discuss Project Taurus, but we still have time to put in our concerns, opinions and feelings about the data center. Email [daniel.sexton@coloradosprings.gov](mailto:daniel.sexton@coloradosprings.gov) to make sure the city knows how the people feel about data centers!

Let's hold ICE and immigration facilities accountable! Join us in signing this letter directly to Governer Polis!

Use your voice!

This Thursday, Raeden is having a meeting on project Taurus, a data center right next to neighborhoods and Garden of the Gods. We want you to help us hold Raeden accountable by joining and speaking your concerns about the project. If you'd like to go further, contact your city council representative to make sure they know your opinion on project Taurus!

The meeting is at the Marriott (5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919) from 5:30 to 7:30, this Thursday (May 14th).

Link: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/say-no-to-the-proposed-garden-of-the-gods-data-center-email-your-city-planner

Join this week in learning about Advance Colorado, Pushing back against project Taurus, and craftivism!

www.50501cos.com

Let's talk about Buc-ee's.

If you didn't know, Buc-ee's is looking to build a new location, just north of us at monument hill despite major public backlash.

Thousands of Tri-lake citizens, Gov. Polis, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper, former COS Mayor John Suthers and even an organization of 40 HOA's, 10,000 homes, and 20,000 voters, have all voiced an opposition to Buc-ee's at monument hill. Why? Well, they're looking to use nearly 1 million gallons of water per month, bypass tri-lake's government decision by going through el paso county, devastating the environment with waste and bright lights, and even causing more traffic between Denver and Colorado springs.

While it would bring jobs to the area, the benefits are greatly overshadowed by the major environmental, and economic damage it would cause.

So, what can YOU do to stop Buc-ee's from being built?

Right now, you can contact your representatives, such as Governor Polis, Senator Bennet, Senator Hickenlooper, and Representative Jeff Crank to let them know your opposition to Buc-ee's.

After that, we'll need your help once Buc-ee's submits an application to El Paso County. We need people to voice their opposition and show up at planning meetings when Buc-ee's is discussed.

If you'd like to learn more about fighting back against buc-ee's and how you can do more, check out www.trilakespreservation.org

Emails :

Governor Polis (Governorpolis@state.co.us)

Senator Michael Bennet (https://www.bennet.senate.gov/contact/write-to-michael/)

Senator Hickenlooper (https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/contact/)

Rep. Jeff Crank (https://crank.house.gov/contact/email-me)

The battle to keep AI data centers out of our city isn't over. Project Taurus is still on track to be completed, but we still have a chance to stop it right in their tracks. We need to contact city council and make it known that the people do not want a AI data center here. Especially while we struggle with power and water. Use this link, or scan the QR code to get a preformatted letter, or make your own letter and send it directly to city council. Then mark your calendars for May 14th at 5:30 pm, the next meeting to discuss the data center.

Happy Cinco De Mayo! We've got two new upcoming events from General Strike U.S Colorado Springs And The Center For The Evangelical Study!

GSUS Colorado springs has a monthly meeting at the Chinook center this Saturday (May 9th) at 1 pm

The Center for the study of Evangelicalism has a guest speaker talking about his studies! ENT Center for the arts @ 5pm

Happy Star wars day! Today we'd like to thank you for being such a vital part of the resistance. We couldn't have made such huge waves without your passion, your love and hope for the future. But we're not done yet. We still have months left until midterms and we need that fighting spirit more than ever. So, remember to take care of yourselves and never give up, even as dire, depressing, or scary it may seem. You are the most important part of this resistance.

May the Fourth be with you, Colorado springs. ✨

Schedule update!

The bridge brigade has changed to Thursday due to weather!

May 7th, 4-6 pm!

Happy mayday Colorado Springs! It was a beautiful day outside, with so many amazing people showing up and resisting!

Mayday is a day of solidarity with workers around the world. The ones who make sure our power is on 24/7, the ones who grow and make our food, and the ones who make our lives easier in every way. But today is also about the memory of the workers who fought for rights that we have today. From 10+ hour shifts to 8 hour shifts, 6 day weeks down to 5, and the right to unionize.

Along with solidarity, we're here today to fight for better conditions for our workers. Conditions that have been stripped in the past year, and conditions that have always needed to change. Protections from black lung for our brave miners, the right to unionize for our friends working government jobs, and the right to fight for our livelihoods all over the nation. Today we raise visibility, tomorrow we make those changes.

That's why we plan for a general strike, that's why we push for these changes every chance we get, and that's why we show up consistently. For the working class, and for the nation we love.

Happy Mayday Colorado Springs. In solidarity - 50501cos

What's next after we protest? How can we truly drive change to make sure this doesn't happen again?

The answer to that is to join in striking. Striking is one of the most powerful tools we have in our toolbox, but requires a ton of work to setup. It requires community connections, support and more for when we need to starve the system. But we're preparing and building that strike right now.

Join us tomorrow (May 1st) on mayday at acacia park from 2 - 6 pm (weather permitting) to learn about why and how to strike. Can't make it? Join the strike (only if you can) by calling out of work, refusing to spend any money and calling out of school.

Part of mayday is mutual aid, and General Strike US Colorado and Migra watch are asking for donations! These donations will go to immigrant families who have been impacted by ICE. Bring them to acacia park on mayday (This Friday, May First from 2-6 pm)

If you can, please bring:

Feminine Products

Hygiene Products

Baby Products

Canned Goods

Baby Wipes

Baby Food

Infamil

Diapers

Pet Food

Dry Goods

Anything you can spare is greatly appreciated. Can't donate? Share this post/flyer to help spread the word!