I took these photos at the San Francisco Airport protest on January 29, 2017. Like protests at airports across the country, this one was peaceful, and spontaneous. A heartfelt response from thousands of people who were offended and distressed at the new president’s ban on travelers for seven mostly Muslim nations.
 
This slide show seemed like a good way to honor Woodie Guthrie, who on this day, February 23rd, in 1940, wrote the lyrics to his wonderful song, “This Land Is Your Land.”
 
And it is.
Gadget approves of my sign.
Emma Lazarus''s full poem "The New Colossus" on the back of the sign.
Riding BART, already making friends with fellow-protestors.
Getting started around noon.
Kid friendly.
There were lawyers all over the place, trying to help detainees.
Pretty much says it all.
Writers, this photo was taken by a literary agent I ran into by chance. Protesting is a great way to network: )
Marching & chanting: "No Ban, No Wall, Sanctuary for All!"
Koreumatsu v. United States ruled that internments of Japanese Americans was legal.
Law enforcement did a superb job.
They were non-reactive, non-escalating.
Polite and respectful.
Was able to get a smile out of this guy: )
The sit in has begun.
These guys were intimidating by virtue of costume, but also respectful and professional.
Inspiring moment listening to speakers.