Statehood News (221)
The 55th Anniversary of the March on Washington
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Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta's PSA for DC Statehood
Written by Anise JenkinsQUESTIONS
- 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.
Stand Up! for Democracy in DC (Free DC) congratulates the Washington Capitals on their 2018 Stanley Cup victory!
Al Sharpton Holds Press Conference Ahead Of Commemorative MLK March In DC
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DC Celebrates Emancipation Day
Written by By Justin Jouvenal | The Washington PostStand Up! Free DC Ambassador Evanna Powell delivers testimony on the New Columbia Statehood Commission before the DC Council's Committee of the Whole.
Anise Jenkins with a message for U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) at the March For Our Lives on March 24, 2018.
VIDEO: Fifty One
Written by Anne Hicks, Cecelia Dworak and Sam Kulp | Montgomery Blair High SchoolWatch the video Fifty one.
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