While the D.C. GOP has fielded candidates for a number of local 2012 races, the Statehood Green Party has remained quiet so far. more ›

When the Democratic Party gathers in Denver next week for its national convention, the D.C. delegation will do what D.C. does best -- complain about our lack of voting representation. But even as they push for the District to be given a full voting seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, a group of frustrated voting rights activists are crying foul over the Democratic Party's failure to endorse full statehood in their national platform. more ›

Back in the day, people would gather to lobby, write letters and protest for a cause. These days, all it takes is access to a computer and a creative approach to using online tools. And while the fight for District voting rights has involved a good amount of old-school tactics, online activists have more resources at their disposal than ever before. Newly-elected Shadow Representative Mike Panetta has been leading this fight in recent years, employing... more ›

Update: Scratch everything -- no voting rights for D.C. this year. We're a step closer, yet still so far away. As the Post reported today, Utah has played its role in helping the District get a voting seat in the House of Representatives by agreeing to a re-districting plan that would give them one more seat in Congress. Their decision to do so has been the key to pushing the D.C. Fair and Equal House... more ›

It goes without saying -- the District is a town full of Democrats. They occupy the majority of the elected offices, have the most registered voters by a long shot, and reliably vote for Democratic presidential candidates. In the most recent analysis of the voter registry, the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics reported that 73.5 percent of registered voters were Democrats. Republicans could only claim 8 percent, the Statehood Green Party 1.6 percent, and... more ›

When it comes to fighting for District voting rights, activists face two main challengers -- the U.S. Congress and themselves. Members of Congress just either don't care much about whether or not the District's 600,000 residents have voting representation, or believe its a constitutional mandate written in stone that they shouldn't. They can be swayed. But many District-based voting right activists differ sharply on what the best approach to gaining voting rights is -- some... more ›

Ok, so we didn't win the Powerball drawing. At least not anything big. That $4 prize for matching two numbers isn't really consolation enough for the $40 dropped on tickets. But it was a busy week in the world of DCist, million dollar jackpot or not. more ›

Today we received an email from something we never thought existed -- a humble politician. It read: I am running for mayor of DC, on the Green Party ticket. I filed with the DC board of elections last Friday. So far no one has noticed and I am generally shy and having difficulty accepting that I need to draw attention to myself if I am to go anywhere with this. So here I am.And it... more ›

(Editor's Note: And for the first part of our Nationals opening day coverage, we start outside the stadium.) more ›

Matt Drudge is breathlessly reporting a local activist caused a "melee" at today's press conference to unveil the logo to the newly-named Washington Nationals. The activist in question was none other than D.C. Statehood Green Party member and failed candidate for D.C. Shadow Representative Adam Eidinger. Drudge reports: "Eidinger was jumped by several men, including former Washington Senators announcer Charlie Brotman. A tussle ensued, and the podium nearly fell over, before security managed to drag Eidinger off stage." more ›

D.C. statehood activists yesterday unfurled a giant District of Columbia flag on the Dumbarton Bridge yesterday. The image is from a short video posted to Mike Flugennock's website mikey 'zine. The video shows many people honking in support of the display of the massive flag. more ›

The green dragon which caught fire during of the United for Peace and Justice march at the Republican National Convention Sunday represented D.C. statehood, and was constructed and operated by District activists. more ›