Colorado Friends of Democracy is a volunteer organization formed in 2017 immediately following the inauguration of President Trump. CFD is part of Indivisible.org, a grassroots movement of thousands of local groups with a mission to save and strengthen our democracy, defeat the Trump agenda, and elect progressive leaders. We provide research-based information and guidance to hundreds of members who commit to use their voice to advocate for justice and the preservation of democracy. We are committed to non-violence as a guiding principle in everything we do and reject all forms of political violence and intimidation, no matter the source or the target.
Our leadership team lives in central Denver and meets monthly to develop strategies and tactics to help us reach our goals. We work closely with Indivisible 80238 comprised of members primarily in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver. We also support and nurture the development of new Indivisible groups throughout the metro area.
Our Vision of the Future
A society that is just, equitable, compassionate, inclusive and provides every individual and future generations the opportunity to thrive.
Our leadership team lives in central Denver and meets monthly to develop strategies and tactics to help us reach our goals. We work closely with Indivisible 80238 comprised of members primarily in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver. We also support and nurture the development of new Indivisible groups throughout the metro area.
Our Vision of the Future
A society that is just, equitable, compassionate, inclusive and provides every individual and future generations the opportunity to thrive.
MISSION
We advocate at the national and state levels to preserve and protect our system of representative democracy. We focus on issues in which we have expertise and capacity, and we prioritize actions to preserve and protect democracy. Among many other issues, we focus on government accountability, immigration policies, and equal protections including voting rights, reproductive freedom and LGBTQ+ rights.
What We Do
We advocate at the national and state levels to preserve and protect our system of representative democracy. We focus on issues in which we have expertise and capacity, and we prioritize actions to preserve and protect democracy. Among many other issues, we focus on government accountability, immigration policies, and equal protections including voting rights, reproductive freedom and LGBTQ+ rights.
What We Do
- Provide research-based action alerts by email to members. Actions include visiting congressional offices, calling/writing policymakers, canvassing for candidates or issues, donating to candidates or issues, attending events and rallies, and letter- and postcard-writing, among others.
- Sponsor or co-sponsor events aligned with our priorities, including fundraisers.
- Coordinate activities with other CO Indivisible groups.
- Expand our reach by onboarding new members and assisting with the development of new Indivisible groups.
2025-26 Priorities
- Influencing our Members of Congress. As the Trump agenda and Project 2025 roll out, it is critical that our representatives in Congress hear our concerns. We urge our members to visit congressional offices, call, and email to make sure our voice is heard.
- Protecting our Immigrant Neighbors. Given Trump’s assault on the rights of newcomers and his goal of “massive deportation” of non-citizens, we collaborate with other groups in Colorado in resisting the MAGA playbook. We urge our members to join Immigration Protection Teams, show up at rallies, and, if possible, provide pro bono legal support to those under threat of deportation.
- Engaging Voters. We work with the League of Women Voters to support voter registration efforts. We engage in deep canvassing and other forms of voter outreach to support progressive candidates in Colorado. We identify and research the needs of progressive candidates around the country for donations and let our members know to whom they should contribute if they are able.
2025-26 Leadership Team
Laura Lefkowits -Co-leader, Action Notices
Jessica Bondy – Co-leader, Action Notices
Judy Glazner – Co-leader, Action Notices
Rachel Zucker – Communications
Marti Schulte – Communications, Deep Canvassing Communications
Jan Silverstein – Communications
Sharon Kermiet – Democratic Party Liaison, Office Visits
Alice Applebaum – Events
Christy Murphy – Events, Action Notices
Judy Schulman – Immigration
Jeff Pearson – Immigration
Margie Feinberg – Voter Engagement, Deep Canvassing
Mark Fulford – Voter Engagement, Voter Registration
Jessica Bondy – Co-leader, Action Notices
Judy Glazner – Co-leader, Action Notices
Rachel Zucker – Communications
Marti Schulte – Communications, Deep Canvassing Communications
Jan Silverstein – Communications
Sharon Kermiet – Democratic Party Liaison, Office Visits
Alice Applebaum – Events
Christy Murphy – Events, Action Notices
Judy Schulman – Immigration
Jeff Pearson – Immigration
Margie Feinberg – Voter Engagement, Deep Canvassing
Mark Fulford – Voter Engagement, Voter Registration
Colorado Friends of Democracy is completely volunteer-driven. Your donation will support the direct costs of our activism— things like meeting room rental, website creation and maintenance, communications, posters, art supplies, clipboards, transportation, and more!
Contribute today to Colorado Friends of Democracy — Together, we will win!
Contribute today to Colorado Friends of Democracy — Together, we will win!