A clear message for Trump supporters. Nate Gowdy
Compared with recent years, May Day 2017 was relatively calm. Still, big crowds show up for the day's numerous protests. Photographer and regular Stranger contributor Nate Gowdy caught two of them: The annual March for Workers and Immigrants Rights and Seattle's first (and hopefully last) Stand Against Communism rally at Westlake Plaza. He went home with some striking photos:
A marcher burns sage. Nate Gowdy
El Comité's annual March for Workers and Immigrants brought out a large crowd. Nate Gowdy
Protesters carried some pointed signs. Nate Gowdy
The march was an all ages event. Nate Gowdy
Laborers, immigrants and allies all turned up on Monday. Nate Gowdy
This happened. Nate Gowdy
At Westlake, Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters engaged in lively debate. Nate Gowdy
Trump supporters showed up with helmets, kneepads and flags. Nate Gowdy
Reporters were ready for smashy smashy, but mostly saw scenes like this. Nate Gowdy
Anarchists and Trump supporters shared at least one joint. Welcome to Seattle. Nate Gowdy
Some of the debate got heated. Nate Gowdy