E-bulletin - Issue I - January 19, 2005
Dear DC Vote Supporters:
2005 is already off to a roaring start for DC Vote and the DC voting rights movement!
U.S. Representative Tom Davis (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform, has been talking about bringing representation to the District of Columbia. He has also voiced his support for having the federal government continue its tradition of paying for the inauguration expenses instead of forcing DC to use vital homeland security funds to pay for it.
Use the links below to read about other DC Vote news that's important to you:
Comedy Central's the Daily Show with Jon Stewart to Feature DC Voting Rights
As the Presidential Inauguration 2005 draws near and debate over who should pay for the inauguration expense heats up, the Daily Show with Jon Stewart will feature a report on the hotly-contested issue TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2005. DC Councilmember Jack Evans (Ward 2); civil rights activist Lawrence Guyot; and President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC, Inc., Jatrice Martel Gaiter were interviewed for the segment.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart airs nationally on Comedy Central at 11:00 pm EST. The show will rerun at 1:00 am, 10:00 am, and 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 20. Our hopes are that this piece will help raise national public awareness of DC's plight, but for those of you familiar with the Daily Show, we know to be cautious about how they will cover the story. It's sure to generate attention in any case!
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U.S. Representative Tom Davis Voices Support for DC Representation in Congress
In an interview on January 13, 2005, with washingtonpost.com correspondent Terry Neal, Rep. Tom Davis discussed his support of congressional voting representation for the residents fo the District of Columbia. Rep. Davis also voiced his opposition to the administration making the District pay nearly $12 million for the inauguration.
You can watch the entire interview or read a partial transcript by Clicking Here.
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New National Poll Gauges Support for DC Voting Rights in the Senate and in the House
Last week DC Vote commissioned a new national poll to gauge American support for equal voting rights for the District of Columbia - including representation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Results of the poll, conducted by KRC Research under the supervision of Mark David Richards PhD, will be made available next week on DC Vote's website.
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DC Young Suffragists to Host Valentine's Day on the Hill
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching in February, the DC Young Suffragists will host two events - a Valentine-making party and Valentine's Day on the Hill.
First, on Sunday, February 13, 2005, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the DC Young Suffragists will have a party where kids will learn about DC voting rights and make their own Valentines to give to U.S. Senators. Craft supplies to amke the cards will be provided, but parents and children should also feel free to bring their own.
Second, on Valentine's Day, February 14, DC public schools are closed for parent-teacher confences, so the DC Young Suffragists will take advantage of the day to visit senate offices and learn more about what U.S. Senators do.
ALL interested participants must attend the educational, Valentine-making party on Sunday, February 13 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the DC Vote office at 1500 U Street, NW. To RSVP and learn more about these exciting events, visit www.dcvote.org/events/event.cfm?eventID=117.
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DC Soldiers Ask Congress for Equal Rights
On Monday, January 3, 2005, Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mayor Anthony Williams, Councilmember Carol Schwartz, DC Vote, and other pro-democracy organizations and individuals honored the troops of the District of Columbia for their service and sacrifice in the name of democracy.
Three of DC's troops, members of the 299th Engineer Company and part of the first wave of soldiers to enter Iraq in March 2003, were present at the recognition:
- Specialist Marcus Gray
- Specialist Isaac Lewis
- Specialist Emory Kosh
These three soldiers wrote letters requesting separate meetings with Speaker Dennis Hastert and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi concerning the return of the District's vote in the House of Representatives, Committee of the Whole. You can read DC Vote Executive Director Ilir Zherka's remarks for the event by Clicking Here.
DC soldiers and veterans serve their country even though they don't have full democracy and voting rights here in the United States.
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Founder & Former Board Member of DC Vote Sponsors WAMU Message
On Wednesday, January 19, founder and former DC Vote Board member Joe Sternlieb and his wife Linda Singer served as sponsors for WAMU. Their message, that was repeated four times during the day read:: "Today's programming is made possible in part by Joe Sternlieb and Linda Singer, in recognition of the staff and volunteers of DC Vote, working to enfranchise the 600,000 loyal Americans living in Washington, DC."
DC Vote is grateful to Joe and Linda for their support and kind recognition. You can help support DC Vote by making a donation today.
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DC Vote Welcomes New Staff Members
In January 2005, DC Vote welcomed two new Program Assistants, Shawn Rolland and Zainab Akbar.
Shawn is from Franklin, Wisconsin and recently graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Zainab is from Saginaw, Michigan and recently graduated from the London School of Economics with a Masters degree in Political Theory. Learn more about DC Vote's staff by Clicking Here.
We look forward to the new energy and ideas these outstanding individuals will bring to DC Vote and the movement.
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My DC Vote
Logon to My DC Vote from the left navigation bar on DC Vote's website and you will be able to manage your contact information, email subscriptions, and learn what's new since your last visit. DC Vote has also updated its membership and contribution page. Signing up with My DC Vote making it easier and more secure than ever to donate to DC Vote online. (All online transactions are handled by our secure server).
Signing up on our website is now easier than ever, and one of the keys to our success will be the ability to reach supporters across the country to ask them to help us end taxation without representation. We need all of our members and supporters to log in to My DC Vote to tell us where you are currently registered to vote; if you are a DC resident, you can tell us what Ward you are in; and, if applicable, you can tell us the state where you were registered to vote before moving to DC. DC Vote has a secure server and does not share its e-mail list or any information about voting registration with anyone.
It takes a great deal of resources to work on all these projects and stay engaged in all these activities. Please help DC Vote by making a donation today.
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