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51 votes to make the 51st state. Let's grant #DCStatehood and give the 700k+ mostly Black and Brown residents of D.C. the representation they deserve.
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D.C. residents are still fighting for an equal voice in our democracy, but we know all too well the power of voting.
It’s time to make sure that ALL of our voices are heard. ⤵️
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The residents of D.C. need allies across the country to understand that reproductive rights are fundamentally a D.C. statehood issue.
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📢 D.C.: Are you ready to march with us today as we demand accessible abortion for everyone?
mobilize.us/ppaf/event/458
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This Thursday, join us along with , , & at the Supreme Court for the #ReproRightsRally.
We need a mass youth mobilization to defend and expand abortion access. Are you in?
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TODAY AT 5PM: Join on the steps of the Supreme Court as we stand in solidarity with the most affected by the potential repeal of Roe.
We must continue to fight for Black freedom and choice and demand accessible abortion for everyone.
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Abortion access is a #DCStatehood issue.
That’s why tomorrow, our community must come together to demand the protection of our reproductive rights. Be there.
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Be at the Supreme Court TOMORROW. 8AM.
Make your voices heard. Let’s share our abortion stories.
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One year ago the House passed H.R. 51 – the Washington D.C. Admissions Act – with a record number of cosponsors.
Still today, the 700,000 mostly Black and Brown residents of D.C. don’t have full voting rights.
We can’t keep waiting. We need #DCStatehood NOW.
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Another #TaxDay, another year without representation for the people of DC.
D.C. residents are forced to pay federal taxes each year, without any of the same rights as other Americans.
It's high time our community has equal representation in our democracy. #DCStatehood
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Today, exactly 160 year after enslaved people were freed in D.C., the project of emancipation is not yet complete for our majority-Black and Brown community.
Let’s commit to ending emancipation without representation.
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When someone says D.C. should just become part of Maryland
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In 1960 Congress approved the 23rd Amendment, which allowed D.C. citizens to vote in presidential elections.
In 2020 and again in 2021, the House passed H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Now, we are demanding #DCStatehood finally become a reality.
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DC statehood is a civil rights issue.
Here’s why: bit.ly/34RrbZk
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DC statehood is a civil rights issue.
Here’s why:
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On Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, we honor the abortion providers across the District by calling for #DCStatehood.
Reminder: Without #DCStatehood, we do not have full access to reproductive health care and abortion ⬇️
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Celebrate #Blackhistorymonth2022 and #dcstatehood TONIGHT 7pm w/ - RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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“We can’t continue living in fear of the whims of a white member of Congress from thousands of miles away. The only remedy to protect the 700,000 Washingtonians in perpetuity is to make D.C. the 51st state.”-
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Republicans continue to make threats on how we govern in DC. Threats against our right to vote for our local government.
Threats all rooted in racism and subjugation. See my statement here: 51for51.org/news/d-c-state
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Time and time again, Republicans play political games with the livelihood of D.C.'s majority-Black and Brown residents.
The latest proposal to repeal D.C.'s home rule is no different.
Our statement from #DCStatehood advocate :
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The Republican proposal to repeal D.C.'s Home Rule is a racist attack on our democracy.
D.C., a majority Black and Brown community, deserves a representative democracy and autonomy over our own laws.
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Always moovin' and groovin' in #WashingtonDC! 🎶❤️
#MyDCcool #ExperienceDC #GoGo
📷: IG/ districtchopbar
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3 of the judges the Senate confirmed to D.C. courts are filling seats that have been empty for 4+ years.
The Senate is intruding on our affairs & allowing vacancies in D.C. to go unaddressed for years.
We must control our courts. We need #DCStatehood.
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In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re reflecting on the legacy of Carmen E. Turner, the first African American woman to head a major urban transit system, as GM of Metro from 1983-1990. #wmata
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TODAY:
and announced that D.C. will get a second statue in the Capitol, which will be unveiled on February 28th. 🥳
Every state has two statues in the Capitol — and soon, the future state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth will too.
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#DCStatehood is about correcting a historic wrong.
#DCStatehood is about getting justice for 700,000+ Americans.
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Blackpowerindc.umbc.edu which explores black power organizing in Dc from 1961-1998, turns one year old today! More than 13,500 of you have checked it out. Please come back to read more and bring your friends with you.
Image is the from the 1972 Children's March.
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D.C. government will send $10,000 checks to the city’s day-care workers
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A reminder to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth:
D.C. is a majority Black and Brown community.
And D.C. will be the first Black plurality state. #DCStatehood
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Once we get #DCStatehood, we’ll be the only plurality-Black state.
It’s time to expand Black political power.
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