West Seattle will see people taking a stand this weekend, organizing a four-hour protest in the Junction to voice their concerns about the current political climate and what they see as threats to democratic values.

The "People's Protest," scheduled for Saturday, January 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM, will take place at the Alaska Junction. Participants plan to cross the intersection from all four corners, carrying signs and demonstrating their opposition to what organizers describe as rising anti-democratic sentiments.

"Many of us are seniors who want to stand up for our children or grandchildren," said one of the event organizers. The demonstration echoes a similar protest held at the same location in 2016, suggesting a continuing tradition of civic engagement in the West Seattle community.

The organizers have outlined multiple concerns driving the protest, including healthcare accessibility, reproductive rights, freedom of speech, and economic justice. The demonstration aims to send a message to political leaders about grassroots power and civic engagement.

The Junction is accessible via multiple public transit routes, including buses C, 50, 128, and 22. While paid parking is available, organizers are encouraging participants to use public transportation to reach the event.

The protest's format - a continuous crossing of the intersection - allows for participation from community members of all mobility levels, with organizers specifically noting that people using walkers or wheelchairs are welcome to join.

Local authorities have been notified of the planned demonstration, which is expected to proceed while respecting traffic signals and pedestrian crossing regulations. Residents and visitors to the Alaska Junction area during the protest hours should expect increased pedestrian activity at the intersection.