Alex Garland

Alex Garland is a freelance photojournalist in the Pacific Northwest covering local news with an emphasis on social justice and activism. If he's not in the streets tracking down stories, you might find him deep in the forest or near a river.
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Seattle reacts to Trump’s plans for Dakota Access Pipeline

by Alex Garland
The Tuesday rally against Trump's action included a protest in front of Wells Fargo, one of the financiers of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Jan 25, 2017

Photos: Northwest tribes mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day

by Alex Garland
Author Sherman Alexie addressed a crowd of Pacific Northwest tribe members and other supporters who were gathered at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center on Monday, Seattle’s third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day. “Look who we have leading this city, powerful brown women! I’m proud to live in a city where these are our representatives,” said Alexie, who is […]
Oct 11, 2016

Near end of Ramadan, a Quaker show of support for Seattle-area Muslims

by Alex Garland
The show of support counteracts intolerance against Muslims, expressed recently in the form of misinformation and threats to mosques.
Jul 2, 2016

Peter Liang case stirs passion and controversy in Asian American community

by Alex Garland
The guilty verdict against former NYPD officer Peter Liang, who fatally shot innocent bystander Akai Gurley, stirs debate over racial justice.
Feb 23, 2016

Viet Cong band name sparks outcry at Neumos

by Alex Garland
Members of Seattle's Vietnamese American community gathered outside Neumos to protest the Canadian punk band Viet Cong.
Oct 17, 2015

Who’s out protesting the Chinese President?

by Alex Garland
Protestors representing Tibet, Taiwan, the Falun Gong and pro-democracy movements turned out for day one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Seattle.
Sep 23, 2015

Could Syrian refugees resettle in Seattle? New group explores ideas

by Alex Garland
Dozens of Seattle-area residents gathered over the weekend to explore increasing the number of Syrian refugees who can resettle in Washington state.
Sep 8, 2015
Seattle polar bear protestor.

Shell No thanks for the memories

by Alex Garland
A look back at the giant yellow contraption that launched a thousand kayaktivists.
Jun 16, 2015
Somali American protestors gathered outside the offices of the nonprofit Refugee Women's Alliance on January 30th. (Photo by Alex Garland)

Somali protestors demand teacher resign over Mohammed cartoons

by Alex Garland
Refugee Women's Alliance has come under fire after a teacher showed Charlie Hebdo cartoons to a group of Somali youth.
Feb 1, 2015
Gambian protest coup

Local Gambians turn out in support of coup attempt

by Alex Garland
Were U.S. authorities wrong to arrest two immigrants for trying to overthrow the Gambian government?
Jan 27, 2015