Breakfast links: Statehood on inauguration day

DC Council uses Wilson Building as a canvas for protest

Mayor Bowser and DC Councilmember Grosso have adorned the Wilson Building's windows and parade viewing stand with messages about statehood and human rights. The inaugural parade route passes right by the office building where the mayor and councilmembers work.  (WAMU)

Mini-march for pint-sized Marylanders

In North Bethesda, elementary schoolers are skipping the Women's March on Washington on Saturday for their own, home-grown version that's all about learning how to exercise the right to free speech.  (Bethesda Beat)

How to get around this weekend, ICYMI

With inauguration road blocks and crowds this weekend, here's how you can get around DC by foot, Metro, and bike.  (Robert Thomson / Post, Colin Browne / WABA)

28,000 strong to keep the District safe

28,000 officials, from DC Police to the National Guard, are working around the clock to keep visitors safe for the inauguration and the Women's March.   (WBJ)

Local House representatives skip the inauguration

Some local House representatives won't attend the inauguration today. Here's a list of who is and isn't attending and their reasons why.  (WAMU)

These are the protests planned for Friday

Several protests are planned for today, with causes from immigration to marijuana legalization represented. Many will protest with only their voices, but one group anticipates arrests as they have vowed to shut down the city with human blockades. Here's where you can find them all.  (Post)

Foxx says he was heavy-handed with Metro to force culture shift

Outgoing US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says he had to take a heavy-handed approach to Metro oversight because Metro needed (and is still working on) a serious culture shift that brings the focus first and foremost back to safety.  (WAMU)