As Americans from coast to coast demonstrated to demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and the countless Black lives lost to police violence, Donald Trump used the National Guard to round up hundreds of protesters in D.C.

The right to protest is fundamental in American democracy. But many leaders in D.C. could not stand up for their residents because D.C. lacks many of the rights and powers that another state would have. Allowing Trump free reign over almost 700,000 people is unjustifiable.

That’s why I’m joining a progressive coalition in demanding D.C. Statehood. For too long, Republicans in Congress have blocked statehood for partisan reasons. Now’s the time to ramp up the pressure and force them to budge.

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D.C. residents fulfill all of the other responsibilities of folks with state representation. They pay federal taxes, they serve on juries, they sign up for the draft, and they’re affected by the decisions that the United States Congress makes.

Denying them the ability to have a Senator fighting for them, or a fully-fledged member of the House is in conflict with our democratic ideals. Furthermore, it further compounds systemic injustice. A majority of people who live in D.C. are Black and Brown, making the brunt of this historic disenfranchisement fall upon the very communities who most need a voice.

We have some real momentum here. With over 200 members of the House cosponsoring the resolution that includes D.C. Statehood, we’re closer than ever to ending this injustice. Sign your name to join our coalition today.

Thanks for your support,

Ro Khanna

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