Protest against troop surge in Afghanistan

Protesters gathered in Red Square on the Western Washington University campus on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to protest U.S. President Barack Obama's planned troop surge to Afghanistan. After rallying on campus for an hour, the group marched into downtown Bellingham to Rep. Rick Larsen's office.

The rally was initiated by Socialist Alternative and co-sponsored by Whatcom Peace and Justice Center and Food Not Bombs.

Photos by Michael Leese | WWU intern