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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.

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