Did you see this email from Hakeem yesterday, John xxxxxx?

The House just passed legislation in favor of making Washington, DC our 51st state!

President Biden has already signaled his support for DC statehood, which means it’s up to the Senate to provide DC residents with the fundamental right to self-government.

We need to keep up the pressure to make sure this historic legislation passes the Senate. Add your name to our petition calling on the Senate to make Washington, DC the 51st state >>

ADD YOUR NAME

 

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From: Hakeem Jeffries
Date: Thu, Apr 22, 2021
Subject: Statehood for DC
To: [email protected]

John xxxxxx,

Today, the House of Representatives passed historic legislation in favor of making Washington, DC the 51st state.

For far too long, DC residents have been denied their proper representation in Congress and the fundamental right to self-government. It’s just plain wrong.

In our democracy, every voice must be heard. That’s why in light of today's historic vote, I am asking you to show your support for DC statehood by adding your name next to mine >>

ADD YOUR NAME

Washington, DC’s residents contribute more to the federal budget via taxes than 22 states. But they have no say in how that money is spent by Congress.

There are no good arguments against admitting Washington, DC as our 51st state and finally providing DC’s residents with the fundamental right of self-government.

The opposition to providing statehood to a population that is nearly 50% Black is laced with racially-charged rhetoric. The subtext is that leaders of color are incapable of overseeing a state government.

But momentum for statehood is building. Earlier this week, the Biden Administration issued its full support for our bill to admit Washington, DC as a state. It is the first time a sitting president has ever endorsed statehood.

It is time to make Washington, DC a state and provide its residents with voting representation in Congress. If you agree, add your name to my petition calling on the Senate to pass this historic legislation >>

ADD YOUR NAME

Keep the faith,

Hakeem