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Should Washington DC Have A Vote In Congress? Donald Trump Is OK With It
Written by Laura Bassett | The Huffington Post
The issue of statehood and voting representation for the District of Columbia seeped into the 2016 presidential race this week, when Republican candidate Donald Trump said he wouldn’t mind allowing D.C. to have a vote in the House of Representatives.
DC Council cedes more power of statehood constitution to residents
Written by Fenit Nirappil and Aaron C. Davis | Washington Post
A divided D.C. Council voted Tuesday to accept a constitution largely drafted by Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s office as the foundation for its bid to become the 51st state. But lawmakers also required the possible future state to hold a constitutional convention to allow residents to tweak the document as they see fit.
Numb to Second-Class Citizenship, DC Tries to Awaken a Statehood Movement
Written by Zach Rousnitz | Washington City Paper
D.C. voters will no doubt approve a ballot measure declaring their wish for statehood this Election Day. But don’t start to wonder about its prospects for getting anywhere in Congress.
Statehood Campaign Looks to November
Written by Matthew Larson | The Hoya
The Statehood Yes! Campaign, intended to convince District residents to vote for D.C.’s statehood in a November referendum and consequently convince Congress to vote on the issue, launched last Wednesday.
DC mayor pushes statehood issue at Democratic National Convention
Written by Aaron C. Davis | The Washington Post
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, speaking Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention, confidently predicted victory — and soon — in the District’s four-decade fight for statehood.
DC Statehood Poised to Appear on 2016 Democratic Party Platform
Written by Andrew Giambrone | Washington City Paper
As District leaders advocate for statehood and full voting rights this summer, some pols are already looking to the fall.
DC Mayor Asks DNC to Add DC Statehood to Platform
Written by Blake Richardson | NBC News
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asked the Democratic National Committee to add D.C. statehood to its platform Tuesday.
10 Reasons You Should Care About DC Voting Rights
Written by Bennett Kelly | Huffington Post
For the last several years, I have marked Independence Day by making note of the fact that taxation without representation is alive and well in Washington, D.C. today.
DC Statehood Supporters Want Obama State of the Union Mention
Written by James Right | AFRO
President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union Address in a few days and District leaders and residents don’t want him to forget about the District of Columbia.
Another D.C. resident has voiced his support for statehood: President Barack Obama.
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First Hearing in 20 years on DC Statehood
Written by Anise Jenkins | FreeDC.org
On September 15, the U.S. Senate held the first Congressional hearing in 20 years on DC Statehood. The hearing entitled " Equality for the District of Columbia: Discussing the Implications of S. 132, the New Columbia Admission Act of 2013" was called by Homeland and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Thomas R. Carper (D-(DE)).
“Ambassadors” to Spread DC Statehood Message
Written by Bill Moseley
Volunteers will educate visitors to Washington about DC Statehood
Councilmember Bonds introduces DC Statehood Resolution to NCSL
Written by Andrea Miller
Councilmember Anita Bonds Introduces a DC Statehood Resolution to the National Conference olf State Legislators being held August 3 -8, 2015 -- Cosponsors include CMs Vincent Orange, Kenyan McDuffie and Charles Allen
CM V. Orange - Statehood or Else Proposed Resolution
Written by Anise Jenkins | FreeDC.org
D.C. Councilmember Vincent Orange has proposed a resolution to garner support from the anticipated millions of visitors to D.C. from around the country during the October 10th, 2015 for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March - "Justice or Else" Movement. The proposed Sense of the Council Resolution will read in part:
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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mrs. Hanes!
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Pianist Peter Hanes
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Loretta Carter Hanes
In celebration of DC Emancipation Day, we’re taking a closer look at the remarkable life of DC native Loretta Carter Hanes. Hanes spent her life fighting for educational equality and for official recognition of April 16 as Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia.
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Obituary - Lillian J. Huff
Lillian J. Huff (Age 87) peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, September 17, 2018. She was a community activist and leader throughout the city especially in the Lamond Riggs Civic Association, political activist on the DC Statehood Committee and a leader in the DC Federation of Democratic Women's Organization.
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"Statehood is Far More Difficult" The Struggle for D.C. Self-Determination, 1980-2017
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Remembering Our Fallen Activists of Stand Up / Free DC
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Activists challenge and reshape our social and political consciousness.
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"Free D.C." The Struggle for Civil, Political, and Human Rights in Washington, D.C.
"Free D.C." The Struggle for Civil, Political, and Human Rights in Washington, D.C., 1965-1979
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