“Find the Others.”
Not only is life better when your journey is shared with others, but in terms of survival, groups are often more successful than individuals.
As times become more challenging, it becomes even more important to be part of a family, a tribe, a community.
Thankfully, Colorado has many grassroots organizations all across the state.
And I hope the number continues to grow.
I’ll continue to update this list as information changes.
If you know of any groups I am missing, please let me know in the comments!
And if you have an interest or idea that no one else seems to be involved with, start your own organization/group/website/etc.
Meetup.com and Facebook are also resources for finding like-minded individuals.
Thank you!
*Disclaimer: Listing is not an endorsement. I don’t know who is associated with these groups. Please use your judgement before deciding to get involved with any other individuals*
Colorado Liberty Group Directory
Updated: 6/04/2021
Business Groups:
Defend Colorado, Statewide – defendcolo.org – Business Advocacy
Defend Colorado is a non-profit organization that describes itself as “an alliance of state community leaders focused on defending Colorado’s economy from extreme anti-business policies.” Defend Colorado has launched lawsuits against anti-business pollution measures.
NFIB Colorado – Statewide – nfib.com/colorado – Business Advocacy
The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) is an organization that advocates for small business issues in State Legislatures all across the country. They lobby the State Government from a pro-business position.
Cryptocurrency:
Bitcoin & Beer, Denver – meetup.com/Bitcoin-and-Beer – Cryptocurrency Meetup
From the Meetup Page: “We are a group of local Bits getting together monthly to discuss bitcoin and open blockchain over beers at the Denver Beer Co!”
Colorado Springs Bitcoin Meetup, Colorado Springs – meetup.com/Colorado-Springs-Bitcoin-Meetup – Cryptocurrency Meetup
From the Meetup Page: “This is a group for anyone interested in learning the future of money: peer to peer systems like Bitcoin and ethereum. We will discuss what digital currency is and why it matters in our society.”
Cryptorado Community, Denver – cryptorado.org – Cryptocurrency Meetup
“We are a group of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) entrepreneurs, developers, and evangelists,” is how this group describes themselves.
Drug Legalization:
Colorado NORML, Denver/Statewide – coloradonorml.org
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) has been promoting the decriminalization and legalization of Marijuana since 1970. Colorado NORML hosts events, and is involved in grassroots activism in defense of legal cannabis.
Decriminalize Nature Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs – https://www.facebook.com/Decriminalize-Nature-Colorado-Springs-107702880816445
This group made headlines last year when they presented their case to the Colorado Springs City Council in October 2020. These activists are continuing their efforts to decriminalize psychedelics. Their approach centers around the medicinal benefits that veterans and others suffering from PTSD receive from psychedelic substances.
Veterans for Natural Rights – Divide/Denver/Statewide – https://www.facebook.com/VeteransForNaturalRights
From their Facebook Page: “Veterans for Natural Rights is a Non-Profit Organization founded to support, educate and bring awareness to natural and inalienable rights of all Americans, regardless of race, creed, or class.” Matt, Bryan, and other veterans have voiced their support for Pro-Cannabis legislation at the State Legislature. The group supports gun rights, property rights, and natural rights in general.
Educational Clubs:
Arapahoe Tea Party, Aurora/Arapahoe County – arapahoeteaparty.ning.com, facebook.com/groups/arapahoeteaparty
For nearly 10 years, the Arapahoe Tea Party has been one of the most formidable tea party groups in the metro-area. Featuring speakers, activist training, and a community of liberty-minded individuals, this group is an important part of local political campaigns and ballot initiatives.
Liberty on the Rocks (LOTR), Denver – meetup.com/Liberty-on-the-Rocks-Denver, libertyontherocks.org – Education and Social Club
Founded in 2008 by three friends who wanted to grow a liberty movement in their community, LOTR has been a mainstay of Colorado’s liberty community. LOTR hosts a variety of speakers, and a wide-range of topics. Centered around free markets and a philosophy of freedom, topics range from Cryptocurrency, Unschooling, Firearms, Drug Legalization, Political Philosophy, Criminal Justice Issues, and the Current Events. LOTR meetings have been a hub for networking and discussion for Colorado’s freedom community. LOTR’s founders were employees at the Independence Institute (II), and currently meetings are hosted at II.
Election Integrity
US Election Integrity Plan (USEIP), Denver/Statewide – useip.org – Election Integrity Activism
Founded in November 2020, when “a group of three strangers met at the Colorado State Capitol on November 7. The following Saturday a few more strangers met this group, and by November 21, with a few more motivated freedom fighters, this group of activists decided to get organized.” (From their website) The USEIP has been gaining momentum recently, and I believe their dedication will prove to be very impactful in the future of Colorado’s politics.
Food Freedom
HAVEN’T FOUND ANY YET – LET ME KNOW, LEAVE A COMMENT
Grassroots Activism:
Citizens for Colorado (CFC), Statewide – citizensforcolorado.com – Grassroots Activism
After the failed 2020 Jared Polis Recall effort, Lori Cutunilli and others created CFC to restart the recall effort against Polis, and now Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The previous effort was unsuccessful due to volunteers not getting enough signature packets filled out. Their continued efforts will rely on the success of their volunteers.
Colorado Rising Up (CRU), Denver/Statewide – worldwidecolorado.com, t.me/worldwideColorado – Grassroots Activism
Inspired by the World-Wide Rally for Freedom Demonstrations of March 2021, where millions of individuals marched for their Freedom. CRU has been organizing rallies throughout Colorado to give individuals the opportunity to come together in support of Freedom and against Covid tyranny.
Colorado Stands UP (CSU), Statewide – coloradostandsup.com – Grassroots Activism
CSU’s short term goal is to “Free Americans from Government Tyranny.” That’s a goal that any liberty-minded individual can get behind. Although CSU doesn’t have much information on their website, the information listed sounds appealing to anyone who wants to be free.
Elbert County Stands Up (ECSU), Elbert County – elbertcountystandsup.com – Grassroots Activism
Formed in response to the “tyrannical actions of government,” ECSU is hosting events and working to coordinate action among individuals in Elbert County who want to advocate for freedom and liberty.
Faith, Education, Commerce United (FEC United), Statewide – fecunited.com – Grassroots Activism
Formed by Joe Oltmann in response to 2020 Covid Tyranny, their goal is “to mobilize millions of Americans as one single force to Restore Liberty, Demand Accountability, and Save Our Nation.” FEC has been hosting events, reporting on legislation at the State Legislature, and potentially supporting candidates in upcoming elections. FEC seems to have active chapters in Denver and Colorado Springs. Oltmann’s expose on Dominion Voting’s Eric Coomer must have ruffled some feathers because the “press” for Colorado’s Democratic Establishment has gone after him in their articles.
Keep Colorado Free & Open (KCFO), Northern Colorado/Statewide – keepcofree.com, Grassroots Activism
In 2020, as tyranny descended upon Colorado, “average citizens” got together to form KCFO to fight back. They have been hosting events, bringing in speakers, spreading information about the efforts of other groups, and encouraging political activism. Among other things, KCFO has been encouraging liberty activists across Colorado to learn from the success of the Monument Resolution, which condemned “the unconstitutional limitations” placed upon the people of Colorado by tyrant Polis, and announced that Monument would no longer follow the Governor’s restrictions. KCFO has hosted a variety of speakers, from preachers who refused to close their churches, to an immigrant warning Coloradoans of the tyranny she experienced in her former communist home. KCFO has also been active in monitoring and advocating for or against legislation in the Colorado Legislature this year.
People’s Rights Colorado, Greeley/Statewide – https://www.peoplesrights.org/news?area=CO – Grassroots Activism
People’s Rights National was founded by Ammon Bundy in March of 2020. In response to the Covid Tyranny, Bundy’s network has spread to nearly two dozen states, and hundreds of individuals. The focus of the group according to their website is “Uniting Neighbors to Defend Their Families, Faith, Freedom and Future.” Much of the focus relies on Community Defense, Ham Radio, and Education.
White Rose Colorado, Statewide – https://t.me/thewhiterosecolorado – Grassroots Activism
The modern White Rose are activists who have been placing provocative stickers all across the world. The stickers call out Covid Tyranny, Media Manipulation, and call on individuals to question mainstream narratives. The White Rose name came from “a resistance group run by students at the University of Munich who distributed leaflets and used graffiti to decry Nazi crimes and the political system, while calling for resistance to the Nazi state and the war” (source).
Health Freedom:
Colorado Health Choice Alliance (CHCA), Northern Colorado – cohealthchoice.org, t.me/cohealthchoice – Activism
Founded in 2019, CHCA is dedicated to Protecting Vaccine Exemptions, Promoting Informed Consent, and Preserving Medical Privacy. CHCA’s mission has become more important than ever with talk of vaccine passports, and further restrictions on our freedom. CHCA started a podcast in 2021, featuring Pam Popper in their first episode.
Medical Autonomy Colorado (MAC), Statewide – medicalautonomy.co – Grassroots Activism
MAC stands against forced vaccinations, and defends the rights of each individual to have control over their own medical decisions. The information on their website has nothing after November 2020, so I don’t know if they are still active. Any information would be appreciated.
Homeschooling
Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC), Statewide – chec.org
From their website: “Christian Home Educators of Colorado exists to defend your family’s freedom and help you homeschool with confidence.” A community of homeschoolers, and homeschooling resources, are some of what you will find with CHEC.
Rocky Mountain Education Connection (RMEC), Statewide – rockymountaineducationconnection.com
Created by “Cindy Englan Wentz, your host and veteran unschooling mom of two grown, comically messy, introspective, home-owning, college-educated sons.” RMEC has information for those parents looking to get started Homeschooling in Colorado.
Political Advocacy:
Colorado Rising Action, Denver/Statewide – coloradorisingaction.org – Political Advocacy
A branch of America Rising, Colorado Rising Action appeared in Colorado in 2018. They focus on developing opposition research against Democrats running for office, and electioneering work to support and oppose issues and candidates. They are currently a powerful force in Colorado electoral politics, currently working on a tax decrease for the 2022 ballot.
Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT), Denver/Statewide – coloradotaxpayer.org – Education and Political Advocacy
Founded in 1976, CUT is one of Colorado’s oldest advocacy groups. CUT focuses on taxation, regulation and government spending. CUT provides a rating for State Legislators and the legislation introduced every week of the legislative session. CUT’s ratings are valuable to pro-liberty State Legislators, and activists who wish to stop bad legislation. The ratings also provide valuable information for candidates running for office, and activists who want to hold authoritarian politicians accountable.
Libertarian Party of Colorado (COLP), Statewide – lpcolorado.org – Political Party
Formed in 1971, the Libertarian Party began in Colorado. Now the third largest political party in the country, the COLP is experiencing tremendous growth. With the election of a Libertarian to the State Legislature in Wyoming, the COLP is going to be an increasingly important player in Colorado electoral politics.
Republican Liberty Caucus (RLCCO), Denver/Statewide – rlcco.org – Political Advocacy
Founded in 2019 by Sue Moore after Principles of Liberty’s departure from Colorado. RLCCO is “The Conscience of the Colorado GOP,” ensuring Republican State Legislators support individual rights, limited government and free enterprise. RLCCO tracks legislation at the State Capitol each year and provides ratings for each legislator. They are a great resource for deciding which incumbent State Legislators deserve reelection or to be targeted by liberty activists.
The TABOR Foundation & TABOR Committee, Denver/Statewide – thetaborfoundation.org – Political Advocacy
The TABOR Committee’s efforts in the early 1990’s led to TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) getting on the ballot in 1992, winning in the election, and becoming part of the Colorado State Constitution. The Committee continues to be an advocacy organization, defending TABOR through lawsuits, and political action. The Foundation is an educational organization.
Unite for Colorado, Statewide – uniteforco.org – Political Advocacy
From their website: “Unite for Colorado is an issue advocacy organization that believes in a smaller, more accountable government. We will support policies that increase economic opportunity and greater government transparency. We will oppose policies that would be harmful to Colorado’s economic wellbeing, and efforts to unnecessarily grow the size and reach of government.” This group focuses on bills in the State Legislature as well as candidates and issues during Colorado’s elections.
Second Amendment:
Guns for Everyone (GFE), Across the Front Range – gunsforeveryone.com, concealedcarryforfree.com – Training and Pro-Gun Activism
Founded in 2010 by Edgar Antillon and Isaac Chase to have fun on YouTube. GFE started offering Free Concealed Carry Classes (CCW) in response to an attempt by Democrats in the State Legislature to restrict the rights of college students to carry firearms on campus. In addition to CCW classes, GFE offers a variety of advanced classes for both handguns and carbines.
Rally for Our Rights (RFOR), Northern Colorado – rallyforourrights.com – State and Local Political Activism
Founded in 2018 by Colorado Liberty Activist Leslie Hollywood, Rally for our Rights began as a series of Pro-Gun demonstrations against proposed gun control in the Legislature, and in Boulder. RFOR sends out Legislative email updates for pro-gun activists.
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO), Loveland – RMGO.ORG – State and Local Political Advocacy.
Founded in 1996 by Dudley Brown, RMGO’s focus is on lobbying the State Legislature, and Colorado municipalities in defense of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms for all Coloradoans. RMGO helped lead the 2014 Gun Recalls that cost three State Legislators their seats. A big focus is passing Constitutional Carry, which would allow legal gun owners to carry their firearms without a government license. RMGO’s PAC is very active in supporting and opposing candidates for office during elections. RMGO also offers Concealed Carry Classes (CCW). RMGO is associated with the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR), which is also located in Loveland.
Social Groups:
Colorado Freeple Group, Northwest Denver Area – Chat: https://t.me/joinchat/UhTSOh1FfwiazfsIdUqmyg and Events: https://t.me/joinchat/VS7-qTq-rpQ4YWU5
Founded in 2020 after the Covid Tyranny put a halt to gatherings, and social activity. The Freeple Group sets up a variety of social events for freedom-minded individuals. Get together and make some new friends with the Freeple!
Think Tanks:
Independence Institute (II), Denver/Statewide – i2i.org – Think tank
Founded in 1985, II produces research and analysis on issues affecting Coloradoans. From their website: “The mission of the Independence Institute is to empower individuals and to educate citizens, legislators and opinion makers about public policies that enhance personal and economic freedom.”
Did I miss any groups or organizations?
Please let me know in the comments below!
Colorado State University is the biggest perpetrator against free speech and truth in Colorado!
https://medium.com/@dsinews/colorado-corruption-susan-holmes-exposes-csupds-fake-body-camera-footage-cd40b3ea59ee
Hi Susan, I’ll check it out!
This is an awesome list – very impactful to me.
I would add MPN. It is a social media platform with Colorado state and county groups. It is (indirectly) how I found your site.
https://mypatriotsnetwork.com/
Thanks Christopher, I’ll take a look!
For food freedom, check out the local Colorado chapters of the Weston A Price Foundation. These chapters help connect people with local farms so that they have access to locally grown, nutrient dense food. They also advocate for food freedom at the state and national levels. westonaprice.org.
Thank you Nancy, I will check them out!