DC Self-Government and Full Voting Representation

DC Self-Government and Full Voting Representation

Secure for the citizens of the District of Columbia the rights of self-government and full voting representation in both houses of Congress.

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Event Date: 
Apr 15 2023 01:30 pm to Apr 16 2023 06:30 pm
Event location: 

The Gathering Spot DC

Join Us to Celebrate the DC Emancipation Day, April 15 &16, 2023

Parade on April 15, 1:30 PM; Panel Discussion, April 16, 6:30 PM

It's Time for DC Statehood. TAKE ACTION: Contact your Representative

Action Alerts

The people of Washington, DC deserve the same rights as any American living in our 50 states. They deserve full representation in Congress and to be free of Congressional interference in their local governance. Urge your Senators to support the full rights of DC residents!

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News

DC Reproductive Rights Depend on Statehood

by Anne Anderson and Kathy Chiron, LWV of DC

Advocacy

Action Alerts

Sen. Peters chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee which held a hearing on S51 in June - the first Senate hearing on statehood for District of Columbia since 2014.

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Event Date: 
Nov 17 2021 09:30 am
Event location: 

Lafayette Park

No More Excuses: Voting Rights Now! Join Us November 17.

 

Event Date: 
May 05 2020 06:00 pm to May 06 2020 05:45 pm
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DC Vote - Facebook Live

DC Vote: Fighting for Equality Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, May 5th 6:00pm-8:00pm
Online via Facebook

Event Date: 
Feb 14 2020 12:00 am to 11:45 pm

The LWV of the District of Columbia (LWVDC) is celebrating the League's Centennial during February with events centered around the February 14 Day of Action with the People Powered Fair Maps