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Dec 24, 2014

Man Says California Trader Joe’s Rejected His D.C. ID

Because, of course.

Dec 09, 2014

Congressional Spending Bill Blocks D.C. From Legalizing Marijuana

It also blocks D.C. from spending local funds on abortion, once again.

Nov 28, 2014

Person From Texas Wants To Force D.C. To Have A Firing Range

Steve Stockman also wants D.C. to ban traffic cameras.

Sep 29, 2014

D.C. Attorney May Use FBI Headquarters As Leverage In Statehood Lawsuit

Could the Organic Act of 1801 be the key to D.C. statehood?

Sep 16, 2014

The Arguments For And Against D.C. Statehood Presented To The Senate

From moral arguments to a common sense approach.

Sep 15, 2014

Ahead Of D.C. Statehood Hearing, Cynicism Abounds

“We have a long way to go, but this is a significant and historic step forward.”

Sep 12, 2014

Council To Obama: Ask The Senate To Support D.C. Statehood

“Now we need you, Mr. President, to add your voice in a powerful and official way by sending a letter to the Senate.”

Sep 10, 2014

Council Calls For Senate Vote On D.C. Statehood Before Midterm Elections

A hearing on statehood is scheduled for Monday.

Sep 08, 2014

Senate Hearing On D.C. Statehood Set For Next Week

“Equality for the District of Columbia” will be held Monday by the by the Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs.

Jul 24, 2014

Rep. Mica: Give Parts Of D.C. Back To Maryland, Disband The Council

“You would have to be high to think that Congress or anyone else is going to support making the District of Columbia the 51st state.”

 
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