Rally at Colorado State Capitol

DENVER, CO - MAY 6: A few dozen people braved the cold temperatures and driving rain to take part in a Coloradans Against Federal Cuts rally on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Colorado on May 6, 2025. The rally brought together former federal workers, community leaders, public servants, students, concerned citizens, and candidates for federal senate and representative offices. Attendees and speakers hoped to urge the Colorado legislature to consider plans for proactive support for those impacted by current and pending federal cuts and layoffs. Testimonies from affected federal workers, academics, and small business owners spotlighted the far-reaching consequences already cascading across our state. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)