On Tuesday at 2 p.m., Seattle Central College was the starting point for the "Free America" walkout and march, organized by the Women's March group, which also led the 2017 Women’s March on Washington. According to KING 5, the group expected similar protests across the country, marking a year since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. In Seattle, participants marched from Seattle Central College to Pier 58 along Broadway.
On a weekday, the Women's March held a walkout. Organizers said, "A walkout interrupts business as usual. It makes visible how much our labor, participation, and cooperation are taken for granted — and what happens when we withdraw them together," as reported by KGW. President Trump traveled to Davos for the World Economic Forum to discuss plans for making housing more affordable.
Seattle’s chapter of the national Women's March held a march to the waterfront and paid tribute to Renee Good. The event focused on moving toward a “Free America.” The walkout took place the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Organizers encouraged participation despite logistical challenges and potential work risks, suggesting alternatives such as taking breaks around 2 p.m. or using approved leave. They said, “Walkouts show how much power we have,” emphasizing collective action for democracy and human rights, as per KGW.
