John,

The residents of Washington, D.C. are entitled to full representation in
Congress.

But as it now stands, they have no vote on any federal legislation that
directly impacts their lives.

Giving Washington, D.C. residents a real voice in our democracy is
consistent with the democratic reforms DFA members have fought for over
the years.

The most basic right in a democracy is the right to vote for your
representatives but residents of Washington, D.C. do not enjoy that basic
right in the halls of Congress.

It is past time that they have a voice in our federal government. That’s
why with the House voting on legislation this week to make Washington,
D.C., the country’s 51st state we need you to join the call for D.C.
Statehood today and tell your representatives that you support D.C
Statehood.

[ [link removed] ]Sign your name now to demand Congress support democracy and give D.C.
residents the representation they deserve.

DC Statehood Now: [link removed]

Just two years ago in 2019, the House had its first hearing on D.C.
statehood in almost 25 years. Now with a D.C Statehood bill being voted on
this week, there is real momentum, as people across the country are
speaking out against the age-old injustice: no taxation without
representation.

Voting is one of the most sacred rights in our democracy. It’s wrong that
Congress would allow 700,000 people to go without it just because of where
they live.

But it’s no surprise that in a city whose population is 50% people of
color, Republicans are doing everything in their power to stop them from
receiving full representation. They’d rather suppress the voices of D.C.
residents instead of working to earn their vote.

We’ve never been closer to making D.C. statehood a reality, but we need to
add your voice to the fight

DC Statehood Now: [link removed]

Thank you for taking action. Together, we will make D.C the 51st state.

— Tre

Tre Graves, Campaign Organizer
Democracy for America




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