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Here are 3 Ways the Lack of Statehood Deprives D.C. of Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
Depriving Washington, D.C. of statehood is immoral, unjust, and harms our democracy. And the problems don't stop there: Congressional control over D.C.’s budget and overreach into D.C.’s local policies has caused harm by depriving D.C. residents in many ways.
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Why is D.C. statehood a civil rights issue? Voting is among the most fundamental of civil rights. The ongoing denial of full voting rights to the 700,000 residents of…
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D.C. Statehood IS Constitutional – explainer video
Opponents may try to tell you that it is unconstitutional to grant statehood to D.C. This is a myth. This short video walks you through it.
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LIVE TALK: Why D.C. Statehood Matters to Our Region, June 2, 2021
“Why D.C. Statehood Matters to Our Region,” was a live conversation with and for residents of Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., hosted live on June 2, 2021. Our Executive…
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SHUT OUT: Voter Suppression, Racial Injustice, and the Fight for D.C. Statehood, Sep 3, 2021
The people of D.C. have been denied full voting rights for more than 200 years. Watch this panel discussion with experts on the racist roots and impact of the ongoing…
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D.C. Statehood is Constitutional. Robert Kennedy Never Said Otherwise.
A bill to admit the district as the 51st state passed the House with unanimous Democratic support in April, and a hearing before the Senate is slated for June 22. As the hearing approaches, opponents of statehood are reaching back into history to bolster their agenda — but their interpretation may be misguided.
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