DC Statehood would give full rights of citizenship to 712,000 Americans – P…

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DC statehood would give full rights of citizenship to 712,000 Americans — express your support
Washington, D.C. is a historically Black city, with Blacks being 47% of the population. And although DC’s 712,000 residents pay taxes, vote in elections, serve in the military and carry out all the responsibilities of American citizenship, they have little say in the regulation of their city; the Federal Government solely holds that power, including affecting local laws, city funding and its operations. Read more of this PEG Exclusive, written by D.C. native and PEG contributor, Mieko Preston. https://bit.ly/31CxNpl