Girdwood Residents join Nationwide ‘Hands-Off’ Protest

More than two dozen rain-gear clad Girdwoodians poked signs into a stormy afternoon sky Saturday, April 5, in a local demonstration as part of a nation-wide protest against policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. (Photos by Emma Kramer)

By Soren Wuerth

TNews Editor

More than two dozen rain-gear clad Girdwoodians poked signs into a stormy afternoon sky Saturday in a local demonstation against policies of Donald Trump's administration.

Residents turned out after being notified via a local Facebook post only the night before.

Organizer Emma Kramer said protesters received many waves and honks from passing cars along with one middle finger and a person who shoved a red MAGA hat from a crack in the window.

Locals who showed up unprepared had a chance to make signs beneath a tent, material provided by Girdwood resident Karen Montague.

Meanwhile, a march in Anchorage drew thousands. Locals were present in that enormous rally as well.

Many residents in Alaska have expressed outrage over cuts to federal programs. In Girdwood, the Forest Service's Glacier District lost nearly a dozen employees and, though some positions were reinstated following a court decision, their future employment remains uncertain.

One of the many signs displayed at the protest held in Girdwood. (Photo by Emma Kramer)

A protester in downtown Anchorage displays her sentiments on the actions of the Trump Administration. (Photo by Soren Wuerth)

Protesters marched on both sides of West 6th Avenue in downtown Anchorage, crowding six blocks between Town Square Park and Peterson Towers, housing Sen. Lisa Murkowski's headquarters. (Photo by Soren Wuerth)