Photos: Nationwide protests reach Anchorage

Many Anchorage residents remain unhappy with the current presidential term

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December 10, 2024

February 18, 2025

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Anja Burnett

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December 10, 2024

Protesters wave their signs about public service solidarity. Photo by Anja Burnett.

On Presidents Day, which landed on Feb. 17 of this year, many residents of Anchorage took to the streets as part of numerous nationwide protests. These protests occur in light of the Trump administration’s recent actions, particularly concerning public sector budget cuts and the involvement of Elon Musk. The protest occurred at City Hall located at 232 W. Sixth Avenue, and attendees took up both sides of the sidewalk for that block. Many trucks and cars honked in solidarity as they passed the protesters. Several chants could be heard throughout the protest, specifically calling for the denouncement of Trump and Musk.

Protesters line the sidewalks in front of City Hall and the Performing Arts Center. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A protester calls out Alaska politicians. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A protester walks along the side of the road with their sign. Photo by Anja Burnett.

One protester’s sign quotes Trump’s comments with Billy Bush about a woman. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A protester stands on City Hall’s entrance holding his sign. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A woman holds her homemade sign about free speech. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Protestors chant, “Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go,” while holding their homemade signs. Photo by Anja Burnett.

An American flag can be seen beside protesters and their sign. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Protesters chant, “Love not hate.” Photo by Anja Burnett.

A protester’s sign references a bible verse from the New International Version, Matthew 5:3-12. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Protesters chant “Deport Elon Musk.” Photo by Anja Burnett.

A protester’s dogs serve as a vehicle for their sign. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Protesters utilized household items to create signs for the protest. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A stuffed bear holding a fish sits on top of a protestor's sign. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A protester waves her flag while others wave their signs. Photo by Anja Burnett.

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Correction 2/18/2025 at 5:37 pm. On a previous version a photo was miscaptioned.

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