A personal message to Elon Musk next to an Uncle Sam poster at a bus stop Feb. 10, 2025.
Given the tumultuous nature of the current political climate, many people have taken it upon themselves to express their dissatisfaction with this administration.
Some people only share their opinions on the internet or Instagram stories, which can cause others to feel disconnected from what is currently happening in their community.
Across both the UVM campus and the greater Burlington area, citizens have gone out of their way to make physical media in protest of what the presidency is doing. These signs and artwork show that Burlington residents want change.
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, I have collected photographs of these miniature protests to preserve them before they are ripped down or covered up.
Spray-painted sidewalk art protesting I.C.E. on campus March 31, 2025. (Norah Carver)Writing on the wall of a Lafayette bathroom stall above the toilet stating “For Trump” April 7, 2025. (Norah Carver)Stickers on a crosswalk sign promoting various causes on campus March 13, 2025. (Norah Carver)A piece of paper taped to a wall off Church Street says, “ELON IS A NAZI” March 19, 2025. (Norah Carver)Art projects set out for students to deface politicians March 31, 2025. (Norah Carver)Writing in a bathroom stall that reads “Not My President,” with additional agreement from others April 7, 2025. (Norah Carver)A one-dollar bill with the phrase “DENY, DEFEND, DEPOSE,” being used in a vending machine April 29, 2025. (Norah Carver)Wall art protesting people who voted for Donald Trump March 31, 2025. (Norah Carver)
