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On December 28, 2020, the Hotel Harrington announced that it would be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration
Hotel Harrington announces it will be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration
by Samantha Mitchell Monday, December 28th 2020
WASHINGTON (ABC7) -- Hotel Harrington announced that its hotel will be closed on the dates of a planned Pro-Trump demonstration in January. ... The hotel says it will be closed on January 4, 5, and 6 "for the safety of visitors and employees." ... It adds that refunds will be made available for any pre-paid reservations. ... Harry's has served as a gathering spot for President Trump's base.
Several stabbings happened in the area of Harry's Restaurant on the evening of Dec. 12 after mostly-peaceful pro-Trump rallies throughout the day. Officials say the clash was between Trump supporters and Anti-Trump protestors.
The group behind both the 'Million MAGA March' and a pro-President Donald Trump demonstration earlier this month plans to hold another event on January 6, the day President Trump claimed there would be "wild" protests in D.C.
The National Parks Service confirmed to ABC7 the group Women for America First originally submitted an application to hold an event on Jan. 23, the weekend after the inauguration. However, NPS said the group recently amended their application to move the rally to Jan. 5 through 7. The demonstration itself is slated for Jan. 6. on Freedom Plaza.
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Read more: https://wjla.com/news/local/hotel-harrington-announces-be-closed-ahead-planned-january-pro-trump-demonstration
by Samantha Mitchell Monday, December 28th 2020
WASHINGTON (ABC7) -- Hotel Harrington announced that its hotel will be closed on the dates of a planned Pro-Trump demonstration in January. ... The hotel says it will be closed on January 4, 5, and 6 "for the safety of visitors and employees." ... It adds that refunds will be made available for any pre-paid reservations. ... Harry's has served as a gathering spot for President Trump's base.
Several stabbings happened in the area of Harry's Restaurant on the evening of Dec. 12 after mostly-peaceful pro-Trump rallies throughout the day. Officials say the clash was between Trump supporters and Anti-Trump protestors.
The group behind both the 'Million MAGA March' and a pro-President Donald Trump demonstration earlier this month plans to hold another event on January 6, the day President Trump claimed there would be "wild" protests in D.C.
The National Parks Service confirmed to ABC7 the group Women for America First originally submitted an application to hold an event on Jan. 23, the weekend after the inauguration. However, NPS said the group recently amended their application to move the rally to Jan. 5 through 7. The demonstration itself is slated for Jan. 6. on Freedom Plaza.
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Read more: https://wjla.com/news/local/hotel-harrington-announces-be-closed-ahead-planned-january-pro-trump-demonstration
The story was eight hours old when I posted it.
WJLA is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting.
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Hat tip, Will Sommer. He was tweeting about this last night.
DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on January 6.
https://democraticunderground.com/10444631
I do not know how this affects the hotel's and bar's workers. Someone might be passing the hat for them.
DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on Jan 6 -- the same day as a last-ditch MAGA rally to stop Congress from counting electoral votes. Angry Trump supporters who lost room reservations are fuming on The Donald.
Harry's, the Harrington hotel bar that's become a hub for Proud Boys and other MAGA types and been fined by violating Covid restrictions, has also said they'll be closed Jan. 6.
WJLA is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting.
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Hat tip, Will Sommer. He was tweeting about this last night.
DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on January 6.
https://democraticunderground.com/10444631
I do not know how this affects the hotel's and bar's workers. Someone might be passing the hat for them.
DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on Jan 6 -- the same day as a last-ditch MAGA rally to stop Congress from counting electoral votes. Angry Trump supporters who lost room reservations are fuming on The Donald.
Harry's, the Harrington hotel bar that's become a hub for Proud Boys and other MAGA types and been fined by violating Covid restrictions, has also said they'll be closed Jan. 6.
Link to tweet
In the next few days, there were tweets right and left.
Wed Jan 3, 2024: On December 28, 2020, the Hotel Harrington announced that it would be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration
Sun Jan 3, 2021: At least one January 6 pro-Trump rally is to be held on the Ellipse.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=archives&date=2020x12x29
Tue Dec 29, 2020: Hotel Harrington announces it will be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration
Mon Dec 28, 2020: DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on January 6.
Mon Dec 28, 2020: DC's Hotel Harrington says it'll be closed on Jan 6
Washington, D.C. Passes Landmark Civil Rights Legislation, Prohibits Discrimination by Websites and Other Online Services
by Press | Dec 15, 2020 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – The Washington, D.C. Council unanimously passed legislation today that will strengthen the District’s Human Rights Act by extending its public accommodations protections to online platforms. This will prohibit online service providers, such as social media platforms, from discriminating in their services and will allow legal action against online harassers who target D.C. residents on the basis of their protected characteristics.
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by Press | Dec 15, 2020 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – The Washington, D.C. Council unanimously passed legislation today that will strengthen the District’s Human Rights Act by extending its public accommodations protections to online platforms. This will prohibit online service providers, such as social media platforms, from discriminating in their services and will allow legal action against online harassers who target D.C. residents on the basis of their protected characteristics.
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Refusing to Serve the Alt-Right: Recommendations for DC Area Businesses Hoping to Exclude Hate Group Members from Entry
By Jeremy Wood and Beth Lalik
August 8, 2018
4 minute read
With the growth of the Alt-Right and other hate groups in recent years, business owners face increased challenges to uphold values of diversity, ensure employee and customer safety, and protect their brand from association with customers’ possible bigotry. At the same time, questions have arisen regarding when a business may lawfully refuse to welcome or serve customers based on their views against diversity. These questions will flare up again in Washington, D.C. this weekend as white supremacist organizations convene for a “Unite the Right” rally commemorating last year's rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Restaurants and other business owners have good arguments that they may lawfully refuse entry or service to customers who appear associated with hate groups.
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By Jeremy Wood and Beth Lalik
August 8, 2018
4 minute read
With the growth of the Alt-Right and other hate groups in recent years, business owners face increased challenges to uphold values of diversity, ensure employee and customer safety, and protect their brand from association with customers’ possible bigotry. At the same time, questions have arisen regarding when a business may lawfully refuse to welcome or serve customers based on their views against diversity. These questions will flare up again in Washington, D.C. this weekend as white supremacist organizations convene for a “Unite the Right” rally commemorating last year's rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Restaurants and other business owners have good arguments that they may lawfully refuse entry or service to customers who appear associated with hate groups.
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this related, and it links to something I've been looking for.
Thu Jul 31, 2025: Alan Dershowitz Says He's Suing 'Bigoted Vendor' After Being Denied Pierogi
Thu Jul 31, 2025: It is in DC. Not sure of MV or Massachusetts.
On phone. Can look this up later.
And good morning.
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Later:
There used to be a hotel in downtown DC called the Harrington Hotel. It closed not so long ago. It was popular with tourists because it was near everything and, lacking a lot of frills, was inexpensive. Lots of school groups stayed there. So did the Proud Boys. Trouble followed the Proud Boys, and the staff of the Harrington didn't want any part of that. In late December 2020, it announced it would be closed on January 5 and 6, 2021. It could not deny rooms to the Proud Boys uniquely, as, under DC code, that would be a form of discrimination based on political belief.
Tue Dec 29, 2020: Hotel Harrington announces it will be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration
Mon Dec 28, 2020: For D.C. protests, Proud Boys settle in at city's oldest hotel and its bar
Mon Dec 28, 2020: It would be a violation of DC law for Harry's not to serve someone on the basis of politics.
This is from that post:
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You must have missed my earlier post about this. Here:
From
Sun Dec 13, 2020: A business associating with the "Punk Boys" and other fascists should be boycotted to ruin
Sun Dec 13, 2020: In DC, they stay at the Hotel Harrington. They frequent Harry's Bar on the ground level.
A lot of tourists stay at the Hotel Harrington. A lot of people frequent Harry's Bar. The Hotel Harrington is near everything, and it is within the budget of many tourists.
Neither the bar nor the hotel can discriminate against people who live, visit, or work in the District of Columbia on the basis of political affiliation. Under DC law, that is a protected trait.
Here. See for yourself.
Protected Traits in DC Under the DC Human Rights Act
And good morning.
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Later:
There used to be a hotel in downtown DC called the Harrington Hotel. It closed not so long ago. It was popular with tourists because it was near everything and, lacking a lot of frills, was inexpensive. Lots of school groups stayed there. So did the Proud Boys. Trouble followed the Proud Boys, and the staff of the Harrington didn't want any part of that. In late December 2020, it announced it would be closed on January 5 and 6, 2021. It could not deny rooms to the Proud Boys uniquely, as, under DC code, that would be a form of discrimination based on political belief.
Tue Dec 29, 2020: Hotel Harrington announces it will be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration
Mon Dec 28, 2020: For D.C. protests, Proud Boys settle in at city's oldest hotel and its bar
Mon Dec 28, 2020: It would be a violation of DC law for Harry's not to serve someone on the basis of politics.
This is from that post:
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You must have missed my earlier post about this. Here:
From
Sun Dec 13, 2020: A business associating with the "Punk Boys" and other fascists should be boycotted to ruin
Sun Dec 13, 2020: In DC, they stay at the Hotel Harrington. They frequent Harry's Bar on the ground level.
A lot of tourists stay at the Hotel Harrington. A lot of people frequent Harry's Bar. The Hotel Harrington is near everything, and it is within the budget of many tourists.
Neither the bar nor the hotel can discriminate against people who live, visit, or work in the District of Columbia on the basis of political affiliation. Under DC law, that is a protected trait.
Here. See for yourself.
Protected Traits in DC Under the DC Human Rights Act
The DC Office of Human Rights enforces the DC Human Rights Act, which makes discrimination illegal based on 21 protected traits for people that live, visit or work in the District of Columbia. The DC Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations and educational institutions.
Protected Traits for Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations and Educational Institutions include:
1. Race: classification or association based on a person’s ancestry or ethnicity
2. Color: skin pigmentation or complexion
3. Religion: a belief system which may or may not include spirituality
4. National origin: the country or area where one’s ancestor’s are from
5. Sex: a person’s gender; sex discrimination includes sex harassment, and discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions.
6. Age: 18 years or older
7. Marital status: married, single, in a domestic partnership, divorced, separated, and widowed
8. Personal appearance: outward appearance, but is subject to business requirements or standards
9. Sexual orientation: homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality
10. Gender identity or expression: your gender-related identity, behavior, appearance, expression or behavior which is different from what you are assigned at birth
11. Family responsibilities: supporting a person in a dependent relationship, which includes, but is not limited to, your children, grandchildren and parents.
12. Political affiliation: belonging to or supporting a political party
13. Disability: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; includes those with HIV/AIDS.
Additional Traits Applicable to Some Areas include:
14. Matriculation (applies to housing, employment and public accommodations): being enrolled in a college, university or some type of secondary school.
15. Familial Status (applies to housing, public accommodations and educational institutions): a parent or guardian with children under 18
16. Genetic information (applies to employment and public accommodations): Your DNA or family history which may provide information as to a person’s predisposition or likely to come down with a disease or illness.
17. Source of Income (applies to housing, public accommodations and educational institutions): origination of a person’s finances
18. Place of Residence or Business (applies to housing and public accommodations): geographical location of home or work
19. Status as a Victim of an Intrafamily Offense (applies to housing): a person who was subjected to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking
Please note that these definitions are not exhaustive.
20. Credit Information (applies to employment): any written, verbal or other communication of information bearing on an employee's creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity or credit history.
21. *NEW* Status as a Victim or Family Member of a Victim of Domestic Violence, a Sexual Offense, or Stalking*(applies to employment): a person or family member of a person who has experienced domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking.
This information is also available in PDF format.
Protected Traits for Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations and Educational Institutions include:
1. Race: classification or association based on a person’s ancestry or ethnicity
2. Color: skin pigmentation or complexion
3. Religion: a belief system which may or may not include spirituality
4. National origin: the country or area where one’s ancestor’s are from
5. Sex: a person’s gender; sex discrimination includes sex harassment, and discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions.
6. Age: 18 years or older
7. Marital status: married, single, in a domestic partnership, divorced, separated, and widowed
8. Personal appearance: outward appearance, but is subject to business requirements or standards
9. Sexual orientation: homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality
10. Gender identity or expression: your gender-related identity, behavior, appearance, expression or behavior which is different from what you are assigned at birth
11. Family responsibilities: supporting a person in a dependent relationship, which includes, but is not limited to, your children, grandchildren and parents.
12. Political affiliation: belonging to or supporting a political party
13. Disability: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; includes those with HIV/AIDS.
Additional Traits Applicable to Some Areas include:
14. Matriculation (applies to housing, employment and public accommodations): being enrolled in a college, university or some type of secondary school.
15. Familial Status (applies to housing, public accommodations and educational institutions): a parent or guardian with children under 18
16. Genetic information (applies to employment and public accommodations): Your DNA or family history which may provide information as to a person’s predisposition or likely to come down with a disease or illness.
17. Source of Income (applies to housing, public accommodations and educational institutions): origination of a person’s finances
18. Place of Residence or Business (applies to housing and public accommodations): geographical location of home or work
19. Status as a Victim of an Intrafamily Offense (applies to housing): a person who was subjected to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking
Please note that these definitions are not exhaustive.
20. Credit Information (applies to employment): any written, verbal or other communication of information bearing on an employee's creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity or credit history.
21. *NEW* Status as a Victim or Family Member of a Victim of Domestic Violence, a Sexual Offense, or Stalking*(applies to employment): a person or family member of a person who has experienced domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking.
This information is also available in PDF format.