News & Commentary
Dec 22, 2025
A Year of Resistance in the Nation’s Capital: How D.C. Resisted the First Year of the Second Trump Administration
2025 has brought one emergency after another. But in this crisis, residents across D.C. fought for their rights and showed why the urgency of self-governance in D.C. is more important than ever.
By Monica Hopkins
Mar 07, 2025
D.C. Home Rule: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
Can President Trump take over D.C.? What is D.C. home rule? How does it work? And why does it matter? Here are some answers to these pressing questions.
Feb 19, 2024
“Yes, We Will See Statehood for D.C.”: Anise Jenkins and D.C.’s Fight for Civil Rights
As we continue the fight for statehood, we give thanks to the organizing efforts of Black D.C. residents like Anise Jenkins, a leading voice and advocate.
Apr 04, 2023
D.C. needs police accountability. Congress and the President should not get in the way.
The District’s police accountability bill creates more transparency, holds police accountable, and restricts harmful practices. Making it law is crucial to advance public safety and rebuild trust.
By , , , , Monica Hopkins
Feb 17, 2023
Congress, Hands Off Our Revised Criminal Code
In order to overturn our democratic will, opponents of the RCCA have spread misinformation about the bill. Here are three reasons why it’s critical that the RCCA becomes law.
By , , , , , Damon King, , Damon King
Jan 18, 2023
Five bills that move D.C. closer to justice and freedom (if Congress doesn’t get in D.C.’s way)
While there is a lot to accomplish in the months and years ahead, we’d like to celebrate five major gains that our communities made last legislative session.
Jul 11, 2022
Here are 3 Ways the Lack of Statehood Deprives D.C. of Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
Depriving Washington, D.C. of statehood is immoral, unjust, and harms our democracy. And the problems don't stop there: Congressional control over D.C.’s budget and overreach into D.C.’s local policies has caused harm by depriving D.C. residents in many ways.
Jan 05, 2022
D.C. can't afford for the nation to move on from the January 6th insurrection
Attacks on voting rights and on our democracy will happen again and again if we don't firmly address and solve the root issues. With statehood, we would have the necessary control to fully protect our communities.
By , , , , Monica Hopkins
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