Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and in Seattle more than a thousand people gathered at Westlake Plaza to hear speakers including Councilmember Kshama Sawant—who hosted the rally—mayoral candidate Nikkita Oliver, and Russian punk group Pussy Riot speak.
"Our struggle is international" – @cmkshama @pussyrrriot at #Seattle rally for #IWD2017 pic.twitter.com/5Awp53Q3mX
— Tara Cookson (@tpcookson) March 9, 2017
"Seattle, you're setting the tone" – NY's @ShaunKing at #Seattle #IWD2017 @cmkshama @Seawomenscomm
— Tara Cookson (@tpcookson) March 9, 2017
Photographer Alex Garland was there to capture some of the sights and scenes.
Maria Alyokhina, of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, addressed the crowd.
Maria Alyokhina, of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, addressed the crowd.
Maria Alyokhina, of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, addressed the crowd.
Maria Alyokhina, of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, addressed the crowd.
Maria Alyokhina, of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, addressed the crowd.
Maria Alyokhina, of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot, addressed the crowd.
Activist Shaun King.
Activist Shaun King.
Activist Shaun King.
Activist Shaun King.
