Common Myths About DC DC Residents DC Government DC Economics DC Geography DC and Democracy The Fight for Representation in Congress The Fight for Home Rule The Fight for Statehood The Question of Retrocession Congressional Actions Presidential Actions Judicial Actions International Actions Public Opinion Research and Polling Academic Scholarship 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1993 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990 · 1988 · 1987 · 1985 · 1984 · 1981 · 1980 · 1979 · 1978 · 1977 · 1963	Print Friendly   Character of the Capital The District of Columbia and its nearly 600,000 residents share a rich culture and history. Learn more about the misconceptions, the people, the government, the economics, and the geography that comprise our nation's capital. Local Struggle for Democracy The movement for home rule and representation in Congress is as old as the District itself, beginning more than two centuries ago. Learn more about the issue, ranging from representation to home rule, statehood to retrocession. National & International Response The nation, the federal government and the international community have all taken actions in response to DC's struggle for democracy. Learn more about what has happened in Congress, in the White House, in the courts, and across the world in response to the fight for full voting rights for DC residents. Public Opinion, Research & Academics The issue of full representation for DC voters has captured the attention of opinion leaders, researchers, scholars and citizens across the nation and world. See what others have said about DC's denial of democracy. Media The struggle for DC voting rights has been documented in national and international media. Read coverage of the issue from 1963 to present day. Search These Documents Enter keyword(s) to search all of the documents in this library for the exact string entered.			2012 Internships Development Manager One City Summit Saturday, February 11, 2012 Additional Upcoming Events Advocating for Voting Rights in New Hampshire Friday, January 27, 2012 Hearing on Redesignation of DC's Local World War 1 Memorial Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade Monday, January 16, 2012 VOTE NO Rally Friday, December 16, 2011 Champions of Democracy 2011 - Empowering The District Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Fighting for a Voice: Global and National Perspectives on Contemporary Political Representation Wednesday, October 19, 2011 DC Full Democracy Freedom Rally and March Saturday, October 15, 2011 Fiesta DC Sunday, September 25, 2011 Statehood Is the Goal: How Do We Get There? Thursday, September 22, 2011 Advocacy Day On Capitol Hill Thursday, July 7, 2011 Additional Recent Events Your E-mail Address: E-mail Address Password       What's this?

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