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Alex Garland

@alexgarland.bsky.social

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Photographer, journalist, writer, artist. Lover of couches, burritos, human rights, and nice views. If you've got a story that needs telling or photos that need creating, send me a message. https://patreon.com/AlexGarland

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · 22h

A round dance is held at the Harbor Steps in #Seattle for #indigenous People's day

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · 11d

So Trump is telling an ally that if another ally attacks them (again) that he will do something? Like what, a finger wagging?

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Sep 5

Beavers in Seattle!

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Beavers Build Bridges: How These Seattle Critters Are Connecting Communities to Climate Solutions

In Seattle, beavers are helping build more than dams — they're bridging climate education, cultural connection, and community resilience across generations.

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Aug 29

#Seattle journalists release public statement regarding targeting of #Palestinian #Journalists.

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Aug 16

I wish, different AG

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Aug 3

I think we can confidently say that "smoke season" is here.

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jul 27

Healthcare workers in Seattle march on Amazon, call Medicaid cuts "Largest wealth transfer in history". www.patreon.com/posts/health...

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jul 27

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Healthcare Workers March on Amazon, Call Medicaid Cuts 'Largest Wealth Transfer in U.S. History' | Alex Garland

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jul 26

Healthcare workers and union members in #Seattle protest Trumps Big Beautiful Bill and the cuts against Healthcare.

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jul 24

I’ve launched a Patreon as a home for my photography, reporting, and creative work.

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Your support helps me keep documenting Seattle’s ever-changing landscape and creating work that matters. Thank you!💛

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jul 17

Let the people have rat.

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‘Let the people have rat’ — Work party restores Cal Anderson Park mural

A symbol of Capitol HIll’s “Hot Rat Summer” has been restored — partially — on the historic Cal Anderson Gatehouse. Dedicated neighbors, artists, and two members of th…

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jul 14

Palantir offices in South Lake Union see a sit-in staged by Jewish Voice for Peace to protest the genocide in Gaza.

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Seattle’s mysterious Sea Dragonsss artist reveals story behind Capitol Hill’s time-traveling sculptures

If you have wandered across Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Seward Park, or even Los Angeles, you may have spotted them — colorful, CD-studded dragon faces grinning from telephone poles, their r…

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Dodgeball DJ — How music and community helped Dan Gregory heal

Five years ago, Dan Gregory’s life changed forever when he was shot by the brother of an SPD officer during the 2020 protests on Capitol Hill. The trauma left deep scars, both physically and mental…

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 15

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No Kings, no arrests as 70,000 march from Cal Anderson Park

With reporting by Alex Garland Crowds were measured by the mile Saturday as demonstrators marched from Capitol Hill’s Cal Anderson Park in Seattle’s contribution to a weekend of “…

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 14

#NoKings Protest at #Seattle Center

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 14

They're dancing at the #Seattle Center for the #NoKings Protest

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 14

@PramilaJayapal says to the #Seattle #NoKings protest "we dont have kings, we dont have crown. Ęs, and the people will never back down".

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 14

In Seattle, the #NoKings protest at Cal Anderson has one set of bathrooms. Quite the line.

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 13

This is not great.
Israel has begun carrying out strikes on Iran, two US officials say - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Israel strikes Iran, no US involvement, US officials say

Israel has begun carrying out strikes on Iran, two U.S. officials said on Thursday, adding there was no U.S. assistance or involvement in the operation.

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Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 12

Not Seattle

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 12

Not Seattle

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 12

Not Seattle

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 12

I dont consider a dumpster on fire violence. I do consider shooting people with pepper balls violence.

Alex Garland @alexgarland.bsky.social · Jun 12

Dirt bike