From the Douglas County Activism Task Force:

The next national mass mobilization day (through 50501) is August 2nd. We want it to be big here in DougCo. And we need YOU to make it happen.

Thus far, our national movement has focused on anger. The national theme for August 2nd is “Rage Against the Regime.” That’s fair—we’ve had a lot to be enraged about! But to build the world we want, we need more. We need a positive, clear vision for the future.

We in Douglas County have vision, dedication, and the ability to metaphorically shout so loud Boebert can hear us all the way in DC. So, we’re launching a new initiative: the “We Demand Better for All” campaign.

What does “better for all” mean?

• It means with a fair day’s work, everyone can afford housing, food, medical care, and education.

• It means the government protects and strengthens our civil rights, and no one is afraid of being vanished by the government without due process.

• It means prioritizing the people over the billionaires.

• It means showing those in power we understand a rising tide lifts all ships. We are the tide. We are rising.

What can YOU do?

• Sign our letter to Boebert saying that we demand better. We will have it ready for physical signatures at the protest. Afterwards, we’ll deliver it to Boebert and publicly keep track of how long it takes her to respond. It’s time we shine a light on her failure to represent us.

• Share the message! We have a toolkit for anyone to use on our linktree. Share this concept with organizers and friends across the country. Let’s make “We Demand Better for All” a national message!

• Be there at our protest on August 2nd. Any sign is welcome, but we encourage signs in the form of:

  • “We demand better ___ for all” (Ex, “We demand better healthcare for all”)

  • “We demand better____for all, but Boebert did XYZ” (Ex, “We demand better healthcare for all, but Boebert cut Medicaid”)

• If you're able to, help us out by being a Protest Marshal! This means you will wear a visibility vest that we provide and will help manage/direct the crowd, as well as monitor for safety. You will need to arrive half an hour early to the protest, and we will hold a pre-event Marshal Zoom meeting next week (exact day/time TBD) to go over our safety protocols and specifics that you will need to know. Sign up for Marshals is on our LinkTree!

• There will be a sign making party for the community on Friday August 1 at the Castle Pines Library, from 3:30-5:30pm! Sign up link for this will be added to our LinkTree soon.

Yes, we live in troubled times. But Resistance with a Vision can lead us out of the darkness. It’s time to demand better for all. Let’s do this, friends.

Register

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Upcoming Events 

*Note: Not all events are organized by DougCo Activism. One of our goals is to support, promote, and collaborate on events led by other activism groups in and around Douglas County. 

Lone Tree Votes -Aug Meeting - DougCo School Board Candidate Forum

Monday, August 4 

6:00pm – 7:30pm

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Lone Tree Votes - DougCo CD4 Candidate Forum

DougCo Activism will be a cosponsor on this event!

Saturday, September 6

2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Who Are We?

     We are a resistance collab, with a mission of bringing together progressive activists and activism groups in and around DougCo. 

     A branch of DougCo Dems, operating independently. Welcoming Democrats, Independents, and Republicans fed up with Trumpism.

HD43 Outreach: Building Civic Connection

At HD43 Outreach, our mission is to educate and empower the community by sharing valuable insights on the issues that impact daily life in Douglas County. We aim to be a trusted resource for those seeking guidance on civic responsibility, helping residents navigate how local government works and why it matters.

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Thank You, HD43 and Douglas County!

The citizens of Highlands Ranch and Douglas County have spoken loudly and clearly: we demand accountable and transparent government. On June 24th, over 70% of voters rejected the Board of County Commissioners' attempt to re-write our county government through a rushed and misguided Home Rule Charter.

While this was a countywide effort, we want to give a special shoutout to the folks in Highlands Ranch who were on the front lines—knocking doors, making calls, donating, and spreading the word on social media.

There aren’t many moments when we can say, “Our work changed the trajectory of our county’s future,” but this is one of them. Thank you for standing up for democracy and our community.

Stop the Power Grab Campaign Manager and At-Large Candidate Angela Thomas and District 2 Candidate and South Metro Fire Board Director Kevin Leung review Home Rule election results on June 24th.

Fourth of July Parade with the Douglas County Democrats

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The Douglas County Democrats once again showed up in full force for the Highlands Ranch Fourth of July Parade!

Over forty proud Democrats walked together, celebrating our country and showing the community that Democrats are here, active, and committed to serving everyone in Douglas County.

This annual tradition isn’t just about waving flags—it’s a powerful opportunity to connect with neighbors, celebrate democracy, and remind folks that we are working hard to create a county that reflects our shared values.

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What's Next?

Douglas County Democrats Central Committee Meeting

Monday, July 21, 6:00 PM, virtual

If you are a Precinct Organizer, make sure you have registered to attend the Central Committee Meeting on Monday, July 21st. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please request a proxy. Need help contact Ginny Axon or Matt Beaumont for assistance. If you are not PO, you can still attend the meeting as a guest.

HD43 Outreach Meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Social Hour after meeting at Rock Bottom

St. Andrews Methodist Church, Room 250, 9203 S University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, USA RSVP Here

Agenda:

• Tony Ryan, DCSD BOE Candidate

•  Activism updates

• Overview of 25/26 elections, including a special SD30 Update

• Indivisible updates

Douglas County Democrats Defying Gravity Gala-Que

Jul 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Buy tickets here, including special VIP Happy Hour from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Why we volunteer

The letter below was written on Wednesday June 25^th, by one of our precinct organizers, and I think it captures the essence of being a volunteer in today’s political climate.  I’ve seen similar comments and thoughts from others in the party following the successful “No on Home Rule” get out the vote effort, and I believe the feelings expressed here are shared by many.  I’m posting this letter in hopes that it inspires others to join us as we move on from Home Rule and towards school board, municipal and 2026 mid term elections.

As a young mother (2000), I found parenting hard.  Like so many, I was overwhelmed and razor focused on raising my family.  On a political front, I had no extra time to be worried about politics, and it bothered me.  I had just enough time to make barely informed decisions to take advantage of my privilege to vote - something I have always taken seriously.  I vowed that someday I would give back.  I knew there were people, strangers, out there fighting for democracy and representing me and my values at a time when I just simply couldn’t.  I vowed that in retirement, I would take a few years of concentrated effort to give back.

Fast forward to 2023. I started to dip my toe in and quickly got involved in attending Douglas County Library Board meetings to fight for the freedom to read and to oppose book banning efforts and I also got involved in the Douglas County Democrats and became a Precinct Officer.  I had no idea what I was doing, it was overwhelming and uncomfortable.  I observed, I attended meetings, I even made public comment which was far out of my comfort zone.  It was sort of thrilling to suddenly be on the front line in a very small way, to be involved, have skin in the game beyond my vote, and watch the democratic process unfold.  

At the end of March 2025, I somehow got involved with a small and dynamic group of people who were outraged and motivated due to the surprise and unilateral decision by Douglas County Commissioners to initiate efforts to turn Douglas County Colorado into a Home Rule County.  

I was way out of my league, but also captivated by the grit, determination, integrity, knowledge and sheer dedication of this grassroots team to bring light to the truth on a move by the commissioners that just seemed and felt wrong.  I hung around, embracing my imposter syndrome and trying to contribute wherever I could.  There were many occasions where I didn’t understand why I was involved in this group and effort but hung on.  It wasn’t glamorous work, it was 100% and entirely in the trenches, but necessary work and there was enough work to stay involved constantly for the mere 90 days we had to organize, educate and inform residents of Douglas County Colorado.

As a retired IT executive, with years of work on teams and initiatives, I can say that I have never participated in an effort so intense and so organically effective.  There was a single focus and not once did this team falter because of doubt or disagreements or infighting.  I think part of that was because it was truly focused on exposing truth.  Democrats, Republicans and Unaffiliated voters all worked together to expose that truth and I think more and more people came on board because it’s hard to ignore the truth.

Last night, the people of Douglas County spoke and spoke loudly with their votes.  They spoke not in a partisan way, but by galvanizing on the truth and urgency to expose selfish motives and inaccurate information from the Douglas County Commissioners.  

While I hope that this outcome will place some much-needed attention on the dysfunctional and questionable efforts of our local leadership, that’s not the focus of this writing.  This writing is a thank you to the efforts of a community that showed that despite our differences, we can still agree on the truth and work together when something isn’t right.  It’s a thank you to groups who welcomed an inexperienced retired lady and allowed her to grow and engage and contribute.  It’s a thank you for grace and trust and for new friendships.  It’s a thank you for proving we can create bridges when the world has so many divides.

Our thanks to Nancy Student for sharing her wonderful message with us. Being a volunteer in an organization such as ours is both challenging and fulfilling. We truly appreciate everyone who contributed to this effort, and we look forward to working with you all going forward into the school board elections and beyond.