Protest coverage for various outlets
April 19, 2025

Starbucks United Union strike and rally, for the New York Times

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DEC 20, 2024. Moonie Atchley leads Starbucks employees in a chant as they picket outside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room as part of nationwide strikes at Starbucks locations, in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024. Atchley said she was fired in September from the Roastery. "The reason on paper is attendance, but the real reason was my union organizing," Atchley said. The Roastery is one of five unionized Seattle locations on strike today, the first of a five day strike by Starbucks employees. Workers from the five Seattle locations gathered together this afternoon outside the Roastery after closing down the stores where they work. CREDIT: M. Scott Brauer for the New York Times
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DEC 20, 2024. Starbucks employees picket outside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room as part of nationwide strikes at Starbucks locations, in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024. The Roastery is one of five unionized Seattle locations on strike today, the first of a five day strike by Starbucks employees. Workers from the five Seattle locations gathered together this afternoon outside the Roastery after closing down the stores where they work. CREDIT: M. Scott Brauer for the New York Times
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DEC 20, 2024. Starbucks employees picket outside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room as part of nationwide strikes at Starbucks locations, in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024. The Roastery is one of five unionized Seattle locations on strike today, the first of a five day strike by Starbucks employees. Workers from the five Seattle locations gathered together this afternoon outside the Roastery after closing down the stores where they work. CREDIT: M. Scott Brauer for the New York Times
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DEC 20, 2024. Moonie Atchley leads Starbucks employees in a chant as they picket outside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room as part of nationwide strikes at Starbucks locations, in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024. Atchley said she was fired in September from the Roastery. "The reason on paper is attendance, but the real reason was my union organizing," Atchley said. The Roastery is one of five unionized Seattle locations on strike today, the first of a five day strike by Starbucks employees. Workers from the five Seattle locations gathered together this afternoon outside the Roastery after closing down the stores where they work. CREDIT: M. Scott Brauer for the New York Times
A Starbucks Workers United union sticker is seen outside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room as employees picketed outside the storefront as part of nationwide strikes at Starbucks locations in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024. The Roastery is one of five unionized Seattle locations on strike today, the first of a five day strike by Starbucks employees. The workers chanted "No Contract, No Coffee," and made complaints about the 1.5% year-end raise they received.
Shift supervisor Bruce Halstead led workers from the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room as they picketed outside the storefront as part of nationwide strikes at Starbucks locations in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024. The Roastery is one of five unionized Seattle locations on strike today, the first of a five day strike by Starbucks employees. The workers chanted "No Contract, No Coffee," and made complaints about the 1.5% year-end raise they received.
The corporate headquarters of Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., Dec. 20, 2024.

Federal worker rallies, for CascadePBS

Vince Florio, of Seattle, holds a sign reading "Support our federal workers" as people rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country. Florio says he volunteers to review grants for the National Institute of Health's Small Business Innovation Research grant program (NIH SBIR), and says he's unsure if the next grant review panel will happen.
Organizer Patrick McKee, 71, speaks to the crowd as people rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
People rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
People rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
Katherine Klekas, 66, of Seattle, holds a sign reading "Thou liest, abhoored tyrant!" as people rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
People rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
Stephanie (last name withheld), a federal worker and member of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), speaks to the crowd as people rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., May 2, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
Ginger Montague, 77, of Seattle, puts up a puppet featuring a face that looks like the figure from Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream" as people rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., May 2, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
People rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
People rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.
People rally in support of federal workers outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Fri., April 25, 2025. Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal workers have faced uncertainty and layoffs around the country.

University of Washington researchers protest DOGE cuts, for the Chronicle of Higher Education

A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
People grab protest signs as a large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gathers for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
Sophie Hurwitz, a PhD candidate in the University of Washington's Department of Biochemistry, speaks to a large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gathered for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
A large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gather for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.
Protest signs lay in a pile before a large crowd of academic workers, staff, faculty, and community supporters gathers for a rally organized by the UAW Local 4121 to oppose Trump administration funding cuts to the National Institute of Health in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Wed., Feb. 19, 2025. The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed cuts to the NIH which opponents argue would put a stop to medical research around the country. Speakers at the event spoke about colleagues who had lost jobs already because of cuts and threats to the progress of their research.

Rally in supported of ICE-detained Filipinos, for CascadePBS

A protest sign featuring the image of detained Filipina green card-holder Lewelyn Dixon is seen as Tanggol Migrante activists and supporters gathered outside the Northwest Detention Center to rally in support of detained Filipina immigrants Ate Michelle, Lewelyn Dixon, and other detainees in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., April 30, 2025. Ate Michelle is a green card holder and mother of three; Lewelyn Dixon has had her green card for more than 50 years. Both women are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tacoma facility. Tanggol Migrante is calling for their release and for the Filipino government to support citizens in detention.
A message reading "Defend Migrant Workers" is seen on a car window as Tanggol Migrante activists and supporters gather outside the Northwest Detention Center to rally in support of detained Filipina immigrants Ate Michelle, Lewelyn Dixon, and other detainees in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., April 30, 2025. Ate Michelle is a green card holder and mother of three; Lewelyn Dixon has had her green card for more than 50 years. Both women are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tacoma facility. Tanggol Migrante is calling for their release and for the Filipino government to support citizens in detention.
Activists read a letter from detained green card-holder Ate Michelle as Tanggol Migrante activists and supporters gather outside the Northwest Detention Center to rally in support of detained Filipina immigrants Ate Michelle, Lewelyn Dixon, and other detainees in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., April 30, 2025. Ate Michelle is a green card holder and mother of three; Lewelyn Dixon has had her green card for more than 50 years. Both women are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tacoma facility. Tanggol Migrante is calling for their release and for the Filipino government to support citizens in detention.
Tanggol Migrante activists and supporters gather outside the Northwest Detention Center to rally in support of detained Filipina immigrants Ate Michelle, Lewelyn Dixon, and other detainees in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., April 30, 2025. Ate Michelle is a green card holder and mother of three; Lewelyn Dixon has had her green card for more than 50 years. Both women are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tacoma facility. Tanggol Migrante is calling for their release and for the Filipino government to support citizens in detention. A razor-wire surrounded parking lot behind the rally is used to store Geo Group buses and vans used to transport detainees.
A protest sign featuring the image of detained Filipina green card-holder Lewelyn Dixon lays on the ground as Tanggol Migrante activists and supporters gathered outside the Northwest Detention Center to rally in support of detained Filipina immigrants Ate Michelle, Lewelyn Dixon, and other detainees in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., April 30, 2025. Ate Michelle is a green card holder and mother of three; Lewelyn Dixon has had her green card for more than 50 years. Both women are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tacoma facility. Tanggol Migrante is calling for their release and for the Filipino government to support citizens in detention.
A person writes a sign reading "Proteksyon hindi deportasyon" [Protection, not deportation] as Tanggol Migrante activists and supporters gather outside the Northwest Detention Center to rally in support of detained Filipina immigrants Ate Michelle, Lewelyn Dixon, and other detainees in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., April 30, 2025. Ate Michelle is a green card holder and mother of three; Lewelyn Dixon has had her green card for more than 50 years. Both women are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tacoma facility. Tanggol Migrante is calling for their release and for the Filipino government to support citizens in detention.
Tanggol Migrante activists and supporters gather outside the Northwest Detention Center to rally in support of detained Filipina immigrants Ate Michelle, Lewelyn Dixon, and other detainees in Tacoma, Washington, USA, on Wed., April 30, 2025. Ate Michelle is a green card holder and mother of three; Lewelyn Dixon has had her green card for more than 50 years. Both women are being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Tacoma facility. Tanggol Migrante is calling for their release and for the Filipino government to support citizens in detention. A razor-wire surrounded parking lot behind the rally is used to store Geo Group buses and vans used to transport detainees.
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