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Feb 02, 2023

10 Ideas For Joe Biden’s D.C. License Plate, Since ‘Taxation Without Representation’ Is Missing

Biden apparently doesn’t want “taxation without representation” on his fancy black limo, so we brainstormed some other ideas.

Oct 20, 2017

What Is ‘Taxation Without Representation’? Makes It To Jeopardy

D.C.’s license plate motto was the answer to a Daily Double question.

Jan 17, 2017

Mayor Bowser Corrects Extremely Inaccurate Bill O’Reilly Segment

“Tax money in Washington is federal tax dollars because the federal government runs it,” O’Reilly completely incorrectly declared.

Apr 25, 2016

D.C. Paid More In Federal Taxes Than 22 States Last Year

D.C. paid the federal government $26.4 billion in taxes in 2014, while receiving $3.5 billion in return.

Mar 23, 2016

Congressman Demanding A Recession For D.C. (Again) Sets Off Washingtonians

People are still pissed off two days later.

Jun 16, 2014

Things That Upset Ron Swanson: Skim Milk, D.C.’s Lack Of Voting Rights

“We literally fought a revolution over that.”

Jun 14, 2013

Tattooed, Non-Inked D.C. Residents to Gather for Flag Day Tonight

For the third year in a row, proud District residents will gather in Dupont Circle this evening on Flag Day to show support for statehood.

Apr 15, 2013

No Representation, No Taxation? It’s An Idea That Comes and Goes

If we’re not going to get congressional representation, should D.C. residents get to opt out of paying federal taxes? It’s an idea that has come and gone for decades.

Mar 07, 2013

Activists Want ‘Taxation Without Representation’ Worked Into New Taxicab Color Scheme

A group of activists want the city’s new uniform color scheme for taxicabs to include the phrase “Taxation Without Representation.”

Jan 19, 2013

‘Taxation Without Representation’ Plates Return to Presidential Vehicles

The District of Columbia licence plates bearing the slogan “Taxation Without Representation” are once again affixed to a presidential vehicle, though perhaps not the one actually carrying the president.

 
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