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DC Voting Rights a Top Ten Issue for Young Voters
"I'm Voting for" Video Testimonials Feature DC Voting Rights
Friday, May 2, 2008
DC voting rights is now a top ten issue on Campus Progress Action’s “I’m Voting For” Web site. The “I’m Voting For” project allows young people to upload video testimonials of themselves speaking about the issues that matter to them most in the upcoming elections. The project goal is to help media and elected officials understand and focus on issues that are important to the younger generation.
Missoula Residents to Stage Protest Outside Event Featuring Sen. Baucus
Supporters to Call for DC Voting Rights Support
Friday, May 2, 2008
DC Republican Committee Joins DC Vote Coalition
Lends Support to the Fight for DC Voting Rights
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The District of Columbia Republican Committee has joined DC Vote's coaltion of more than 75 partner organizations fighting for DC voting rights.
DC Vote Celebrates Tax Day With Protest Activities
Volunteers to Spread Message of Taxation Without Representation
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
DC Voting Rights Act Could Benefit Montana
Research Findings Show Bill Could Help, Not Hurt, Montana's Influence in Congress
Monday, April 7, 2008
Advocacy organizations, DC Vote and DC Appleseed, have presented Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) with a memo from Latham & Watkins LLP that addresses the Senator's concerns about the DC Voting Rights Act (S. 1257).
Greater Washington Urban League Recognizes DC Vote for Leadership
Ilir Zherka to Receive Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ilir Zherka, DC Vote Executive Director, has been chosen as one of two recipients of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Leadership Award from the Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL).
Voting Rights March Cancelled
Pope's Visit to DC to Include April 16 Procession
Monday, March 24, 2008
Washington, DC - With Pope Benedict XVI visiting Washington, DC, on April 16, 2008, plans for a Voting Rights March on that day have been cancelled.
DC Vote Launches Campaign in Oregon
Staff Head West to Engage Constituents Through Education and Outreach
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Washington, DC - DC Vote will make the next stop on our national public awareness campaign with a trip to Oregon. Staff will continue to travel to several states where Senate members are blocking an up or down vote on the DC Voting Rights Act.
Residents Call for 'Taxation Without Representation' on DC Quarter Design
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Washington, DC – With the fate of the District of Columbia’s commemorative quarter now in the hands of the U.S. Mint, speculation on its design is running high. After a public comment period, the District government submitted three design narratives yesterday, all containing the phrase 'Taxation Without Representation' or 'No Taxation Without Representation.'
Voting Rights Activists Take Message to Montana
DC Vote to Visit Missoula, Butte, and Pablo to Educate Constituents about the DC Voting Rights Act
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Washington, DC - DC Vote is beginning a public awareness campaign to spread the message of DC's disenfranchisement to the states, starting with a trip to western Montana.
DC Delegation Heads to New Hampshire in Support of Local Bill
Mayor, Council and DC Vote Staff to Testify on NH House Bill Supporting DC Voting Rights
Monday, January 7, 2008
"Rep. Rosenwald's bill supporting democracy for all Americans echoes the sentiments of many who have learned about DC's lack of voting representation," said Ilir Zherka, Executive Director of DC Vote. "New Hampshire is just one of many states DC Vote will visit to educate Americans about the disenfranchisement of the more than half a million District residents who pay taxes, serve on juries and fight in wars yet are denied a vote in Congress. Throughout 2008 we will travel to several other states where Senate members are blocking an up or down vote on the DC Voting Rights Act to educate their constituency about this critical issue."
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