WASHINGTON – Many supporters brought signs to address the different facets of feminism, including racial equality, rights for trans women, and the role of women in politics. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Many of the marchers targeted President Trump for his rhetoric since announcing his campaign for the presidency, calling out his “grab them by the p*ssy” remarks, and his more recent “sh*thole countries” comment. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – At the Lincoln Memorial, marchers alternated this sign attacking President Donald Trump’s alleged personality traits and a sign that said “Impeach 45.” (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Pink hats, the symbol for the Women’s March, dotted the crowd as supporters marched for women’s rights. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Marchers of all ages donned the trademark pink hats at the Women’s March. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Some marchers brought their own megaphones and led chants, while others listened, danced, and cheered for them. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Pink-hatted marchers enjoyed spring-like weather for their protest. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Many counter-protesters from the March for Life, held the day before, attended the Women’s March to protest abortion and reproductive rights. Women’s March supporters stood in front of the graphic images of abortion, to block their message. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – The Women’s March attracted a wide array of noise-making devices and musical instruments. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Some marchers offered messages that were based on President Donald Trump’s more infamous comments caught on the “Hollywood Access” videotape last fall. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Thousands gathered at the base of the Lincoln Memorial to listen to speakers before the Women’s March. Speakers included Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, both Democrats. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Speakers at the march included former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – The second annual Women’s March was staged. on the anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration and on the first day of the 2018 government shutdown. Many marchers stepped out onto the frozen reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial – and some learned that was a mistake after falling through the ice. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Participants in the Women’s March wanted to show their opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies has not cooled since the massive 2017 march. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – In many cultures, the burning of sage or other herbs is part of a ritual to rid a space of evil. One protester brought her own sage to burn, believing it would help ward off President Donald Trump. (Julia Lerner/Capital News Service)
WASHINGTON – Thousands of women and men marched on the nation’s capital on Jan. 20 to mark the first anniversary of the massive march staged on Jan. 21, 2017, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as president.
The photographer, Julia Lerner, is a journalist in the Capital News Service Washington bureau. She has worked as an intern for Seacrest Studios, an editor for The Writer’s Bloc website and a photographer for The Diamondback.
