Statehood News (146)
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On April 16, 1862, Congress passed and President Abraham Lincoln signed the District of Columbia Emancipation Act, which allowed 3,100 enslaved individuals residing in Washington, DC to gain their freedom.
DC Statehood Rap Video *Live* Performances
Written by Anise Jenkins
CLICK TO VIEW THE EVENT ONLINE. (1:37:58)
These US Citizens Don’t Have Equal Representation
Written by S.E. Smith | CARE2 CAUSES
Push for DC statehood reaches European Parliament
Written by Anise Jenkins
By Kalina Newman, The DC Line, September 21, 2018
The 55th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Written by Anise Jenkins
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Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta's PSA for DC Statehood
Written by Anise Jenkins
Dolores Huerta recorded a PSA for DC statehood.
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QUESTIONS
- On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being highest), how important do you think DC statehood is and why?
- Name three specific things you have done to improve the achievement of DC statehood?
- If elected, what are three specific things you will do to advance the DC Statehood Movement?
- Would you risk arrest in support of DC statehood? Why or why not?
- Should the DC Statehood Delegation be paid for their work? Why or why not?
- What do you rank as the most important aspect of a lack of DC statehood and why?
a. No voting representation in either House of the United States Congress;
b. Congress’ ability to veto or change our local budget;
c. Congress’ ability to veto or change our local laws;
d. Our inability to appoint or elect our local judges.
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