No Kings, Denver and protest
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Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.
Denver is set to join a nationwide movement against President Donald Trump by protesting outside the Colorado State Capitol on Saturday, beginning with a “The Power to the People Activist Fair” at Lincoln Veterans Park before thousands expect to march downtown.
Dozens of Regional Transportation District routes were detoured or delayed throughout metro Denver on Saturday as thousands of Coloradans gathered for “No Kings” protests.
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One Denver woman is preparing an art installation she hopes will encourage peaceful discourse as a rally takes place Saturday.
What to know if there's a planned "No Kings" protest in your city on June 14? This map charts all the locations.
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The parade, honoring the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial under the threat of stormy weather in Washington and protests around the country tied to a turbulent week of immigration enforcement that has involved military deployment in Los Angeles.
As one of the largest demonstrations of the year prepares to take shape on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol, Denver police are taking to social media to outline what participants can expect. Hanna Powers spoke with an expert on how they plan to keep the day safe.
The organization is made up of EMTs, nurses, and paramedics who will be at the protest, ready to respond to medical emergencies ranging from dehydration and heat stroke to injuries caused by potential police force.