In response to the Texas abortion ban that went into effect September 1 and the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade later this year, reproductive health, rights and justice groups are mobilizing to demonstrate clearly and unequivocally that we will not allow for abortion to be outlawed in this country […]
There will be a public hearing in the D.C. Council from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Thursday October 7 for the Redefinition of a Child Amendment Act of 2021 - and we are asking D.C. statehood groups to show up for this statehood issue. Currently, the federally appointed United States Attorney’s Office has the unbridled discretion to file […]
Join the Freedom to Vote Relay as it arrives at this D.C. landmark.Whatever our color, background, or zip code, in America we value our freedom. The freedom to have a say in decisions that impact our lives-from curbing the pandemic to creating jobs to making health care affordable.For months, the American people have been calling […]
In conjunction with DFAD, a national coalition working on the For the People Act, DC Statehood and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, we are working on a relay beginning October 20th in West Virginia and ending on October 23rd with a rally in Washington, DC to support these three bills. A signup for the […]
Let's show Congress, President Biden, and all of America that we mean business and we won't take no for an answer on the question of DC Statehood. Join supporters and voting rights advocates at Black Lives Matter Plaza and march to Lafayette Square Park in front of the White House. Some people will get training […]
Join us for our annual DC Vote celebration of the progress made toward DC Statehood. Get your tickets now!https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dcvote-gala Sponsorship opportunities are available.https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gala-sponsors#If you need more information or have additional questions contact Bo Shuff, DC Vote's Executive Director, at 202.462.6000 or [email protected]. Sponsors Democracy Level Roz and Don CohenThorn and Sharis PozenDaniel and Jane SolomonBruce […]
DC Vote will be joining Bishop William J. Barber II for a rally in front of Union Station followed by a potential civil disobedience to fight for democracy, specifically for DC Statehood. To join us, please email Bo Shuff at [email protected] or call us at 202-462-6000.
Why should Arizonans care about DC Statehood? Join us for a conversation on the history of Statehood in AZ and DC and discuss why DC Statehood is an issue everyone should care about. RSVP HERE.
To commemorate the 57th anniversary of the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March and the ongoing fight for voting rights today, national organizations from across the country are coming together to host a series of events as part of the re-enactment of the Selma to Montgomery March. DC Vote's Bo Shuff and Kelsye Adams along with Black Voters […]
The NBA Foundation pledged an initial $300 million over the next decade to spur economic growth in the Black community. The Milwaukee Bucks, and ultimately the rest of the league's players, made a historic stand for social justice once the season resumed after COVID and are now working balling for DC Statehood. There will be […]
Our "All 8 Wards" Emancipation Day activation for DC Statehood will be exciting. The schedule is as follows:11:30am - 1:00pmWards 3 & 4 LED truck parked on Connecticut AvenueDJ Kidd Marvel and Brandon CopelandYoga & TikTok for Statehood (bring your own matt)Location: Corner of Connecticut and Calvert, NW (North end of the Taft Bridge)2:00pmWard 2 […]
There’s a deep connection between DC Statehood and Cannabis policy so we’ll be out activating folks who are on their way into the National Cannabis Festival (NCF). This is another all-day event where we will need for volunteers who can help talk to folks for a couple hours and get them to take action for DC Statehood. […]
