As socialists, we harshly condemn any celebration of “Independence” Day, a day that reveres the establishment of a country with codified beliefs that Black lives do not matter. Honoring the founding of the United States of America is an egregious insult to the Indigenous populations of these lands, which white colonizers claimed through genocide. Waving the flag of “freedom” is a taunt to the countless nations our government administrations have stifled and attacked through imperial wars and colonial aggression. The anniversary of the USA is no cause for celebration, but rather a solemn occasion to organize, protest and fight for a socialist transformation of this country.

Looking for ways to fight for a better world this weekend? We have a few suggestions:

Protest and march against killer Aurora PD cops: Time’s Up, APD!

• Demand Justice for Elijah McClain tomorrow evening, Friday, July 3 with our PSL Denver comrades. Don’t forget to wear face masks and unmarked clothing!

Rally against ICE: No Freedom Until We #FreeThemAll Festival & Rally

• Join Abolish ICE Denver comrades at the GEO Group facility (who’ve been camping out for over a month!) to protest the concentration camps in our own backyard. Come by on July 4 for an all-day festival: From 10 AM to 10 PM Saturday there will be a rally, market, music, and vigil for those caged under these inhumane conditions in the name of profit.

March at the Rise Up 4th of July Rally

• Starting at Manual High School at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 4, youth-led organization 10for10 will be marching to rally against the oppression of marginalized communities in the US.

Provide Jail Support

• Help out with Jail Support at the Denver City Jail! We receive recently caged individuals with love and care by giving out water, food, masks and compassion. More info: bit.ly/DDSAJAILSUPPORT

Take time this weekend to honor and remember the Indigenous people of this land, as well as all those who have been murdered and victimized in the name of this country. Further, please take care of yourselves, your families, and your community! Our souls may be tired, but we know that a better world is possible.

In solidarity,

Denver DSA Steering Committee