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During the six days that I spent in Washington, D.C., covering President Donald Trump’s inauguration, I found myself in the middle of some striking situations – from the historic Women’s March on Washington to an intense riot that destroyed four city blocks of the nation’s capital and caused upwards of $100,000 in damage.
Keeping tabs on Westword cover boy Jason Flores-Williams in D.C. also proved fruitful; the Denver attorney caused his fair share of mischief, gaining national news coverage when he announced that he’ll defend some of the suspects behind the January 20 riots, which resulted in 230 felony charges under the federal riot act.
Find links to all my “D.C. Dispatches” below, including my firsthand account of the riot.
Security barriers near the White House.
Photo by Chris Walker
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January 17 Photo by Chris Walker
While Locals Hunker Down, Outsiders Pop Up in Washington
January 18 There were both pro- and anti-Trump shirts on sale, many designed to infuriate the other side. Photo by Chris Walker
A Queer Dance Party in Front of the Home of VP “Daddy Pence”
January 19 Anarchists gather at Logan Circle. Photo by Chris Walker
As Crowds Grow, So Do Concerns About Clashes Over Trump
January 20 Photo by Chris Walker
The Inauguration Mayhem Starts – and Leads to Riots
January 21 Jason Flores-Williams, looking for trouble. Photo by Chris Walker
Coloradans Make History at Women’s March on Washington
January 22
Colorado’s Gonzo Lawyer Defends Suspects in Inauguration Riots
