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DENVER, CO - Democrats in the General Assembly today condemned the recent rise in antisemitism in Colorado and across the country.
In an open letter, the General Assembly Democrats wrote:
We are deeply concerned by the rising prevalence of antisemitism and hatred toward Jews in Colorado and nationally. From the streets of Boulder and the side of a mountain in Jefferson County to private group texts and AI chatbots, attacks on Jews are becoming far too common. We condemn this increase in antisemitism, and we must all do more to stop it.
These incidents are all part of a disturbing trend that cannot be brushed off or ignored. As elected officials, we have a responsibility to unequivocally condemn this rise in antisemitism. We are proud that Colorado was recently recognized by the Anti-Defamation League for being a policy leader in combating antisemitism. We must continue this work, and we are committed to doing more to protect all communities in our state.
We stand united against hate.
The full text of the letter is below:
To Our Communities:
We are deeply concerned by the rising prevalence of antisemitism and hatred toward Jews in Colorado and nationally. From the streets of Boulder and the side of a mountain in Jefferson County to private group texts and AI chatbots, attacks on Jews are becoming far too common. We condemn this increase in antisemitism, and we must all do more to stop it.
Earlier this year, an assailant murdered a woman and injured fifteen people in an anti-Jewish firebombing attack in Boulder during a march calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas. This month, a giant swastika was displayed on the side of a mountain along I-70 for thousands of people to see. Since January alone, there have been several acts of antisemitic vandalism where people either drew or displayed swastikas in public spaces, including in Denver, Jefferson County and Elizabeth.
In July, the Anti-Defamation League flagged a social media account to the FBI due to concerns about comments that mimicked neo-Nazi extremist groups. Two months later, the teenager behind those posts opened fire at Evergreen High School and injured two of his classmates before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In a private Young Republicans group chat, elected officials made racist comments and sent antisemitic messages that included pro-Hitler statements and “jokes” about putting opponents in gas chambers. Instead of speaking out against this, Vice President JD Vance downplayed it. A Colorado Libertarian Party leader and candidate for Secretary of State baselessly accused Israel of assassinating Charlie Kirk and President Kennedy and created an antisemitic website and social media account. One of President Trump’s nominees sent several racist texts and bragged that, “I do have a Nazi streak in me from time to time.”
These incidents are all part of a disturbing trend that cannot be brushed off or ignored. As elected officials, we have a responsibility to unequivocally condemn this rise in antisemitism. We are proud that Colorado was recently recognized by the Anti-Defamation League for being a policy leader in combating antisemitism. We must continue this work, and we are committed to doing more to protect all communities in our state.
We stand united against hate.
Sincerely,
Representative Emily Sirota
Representative Steven Woodrow
Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Senator Matt Ball
Senator Mike Weissman
Speaker Julie McCluskie
President James Coleman
House Majority Leader Monica Duran
Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker
Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon
Senator Judy Amabile
Senator Jeff Bridges
Senator Jessie Danielson
Senator Julie Gonzales
Senator Chris Kolker
Senator Kyle Mullica
Senator Dylan Roberts
Senator Tom Sullivan
Senator Faith Winter
Representative Shannon Bird
Representative Kyle Brown
Representative Sean Camacho
Representative Michael Carter
Representative Chad Clifford
Representative Cecelia Espenoza
Representative Lisa Feret
Representative Meg Froelich
Representative Lorena Garcia
Representative Lindsay Gilchrist
Representative Eliza Hamrick
Representative Jamie Jackson
Representative Junie Joseph
Representative Sheila Lieder
Representative Mandy Lindsay
Representative William Lindstedt
Representative Meghan Lukens
Representative Javier Mabrey
Representative Bob Marshall
Representative Matthew Martinez
Representative Tisha Mauro
Representative Karen McCormick
Representative Amy Paschal
Representative Jacque Phillips
Representative Manny Rutinel
Representative Gretchen Rydin
Representative Lesley Smith
Representative Katie Stewart
Representative Rebekah Stewart
Representative Tammy Story
Representative Brianna Titone
Representative Elizabeth Velasco
Representative Jenny Willford
Representative Yara Zokaie