DC Vote Gets New Digs

On Monday, January 28 DC Vote will be opening a new, larger office space.

Starting, Monday, January 28, 2008, DC Vote's address is:
2000 P Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Phone numbers and Web site remain the same:
202.462.6000
202.462.7001 fax
www.dcvote.org

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DC Vote Tea Party - The Revolution Is Still Brewing

Join DC Vote and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton as we commemorate the 234th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party by calling for an end to Taxation Without Representation.

When: Sunday, December 16, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Where: Georgetown Waterfront Park
Beyond K Street toward the river between Wisconsin Ave. and 31st Street, NW
(map and tips on getting to Georgetown with public transportation.)
What: Rally, speeches, and a symbolic reenactment of the Boston Tea Party
Plus, free tea, donuts, and tea bags that say 'End Taxation Without Representation' More info.

Ask Republican Candidates about DC Voting Rights

DC Vote and DCTV are submitting videos to be considered for the CNN & YouTube Republican debate. Videotaping will be on Saturday, November 17 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For more information, call Jaline Quinto at 202.462.6000 x19.

The debate will broadcast on November 28.

DC Voting Rights Rally on Wednesday

The following announcement is from DC Vote.

With Veterans' Day coming soon, DC Vote is asking veterans and their families to shine attention on the Senate's filibuster of the DC Voting Rights Act. The District of Columbia has lost daughters and sons in every American conflict, yet Washingtonians are denied representation in the Congress that sends our sons and daughters to war. Please help us make a strong statement by joining us this Wednesday at our Veterans for DC Voting Rights Rally and Lobby Day.

When: Wednesday, November 7, 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
Where: Outside the Dirksen Senate Building (1st Street and Constitution Avenue, NE)
Who: American veterans, their family, and other supporters of DC voting rights

After the public rally for DC voting rights, groups of veterans, joined by media, will visit the offices of filibustering Senators to personally express their opinion and seek a response.

If you are a veteran or know veterans supportive of DC Voting Rights, please join us on November 7. To help facilitate the rally and lobby events, please RSVP to Eugene D. Kinlow (ekinlow@dcvote.org or 202.462.6000 x13) and let us know if you can come and indicate if you are a veteran.

Thanks for your support!
Eugene D. Kinlow,
Outreach Director

P.S. We encourage all veterans and their family and friends to wear attire showing their affiliation to the Armed Forces.

Reminder: Voting Rights March on Monday April 16

Here are details for the Voting Rights March from DC Vote:

2:30 PM - Gather at Freedom Plaza, 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (Metro Center)
3:00 PM - March down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
4:00 PM - Rally at Capitol Reflecting Pool, 3rd and Independence Avenue, NW (Federal Center SW)
6:00 PM - Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton invites all marchers to a "Push the Senate Reception" in Room 50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building (Constitution Avenue and First Street, NE). The reception will be cosponsored by Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT).

If you cannot march at 2:30 PM at Freedom Plaza, consider taking a few hours off work and come to the rally at the Reflecting Pool at 4:00 PM.

March for DC Voting Rights

March to end taxation without representation on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. from Freedom Plaza to the United States Capitol. Visit votingrightsmarch.org for more information. Join the march and help bring democracy to Washington DC.


Taxation Without Representation Ringer T-shirt

Will the President veto democracy for DC?

In today's Washington Post an article announces that it's likely that President Bush will the DC vote bill. The proposed legislation would give DC residents a voting representation in Congress. I was talking a friend who doesn't live in the Washington DC area. Her question was why is DC still taxed without representation in 2007. So I gave her mini-lesson on DC history and the city's struggles over to the years to gain the rights that other federal tax-paying American citizens take for granted. She doesn't understand why lack of democracy hadn't been corrected prior to now. I explained to her that opponents usually will point to the US Constitution, however, I feel it's more about politics. Many Republicans want to keep DC residents from having a voting Congressperson to prevent the Democratic party from having another vote in the House.

Go to Congress Day 2007 for DC Voting Rights

The following announcement is from DC Vote. (We provide this info. as a public service and we are not official partners of DC Vote.)

Join Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Congressman Tom Davis, Mayor Adrian Fenty, Chairman Vincent Gray, and DC Vote for Congress Day 2007 on Thursday, February 15 from 8:30 AM - Noon. We will educate members of Congress and their staff on the DC Voting Rights Act and give them a reason to Act NOW!

Please RSVP to congressday@dcvote.org and forward this e-mail along to friends.

What:		Congress Day 2007
When:		Thursday, February 15 from 8:30 AM to Noon 8:30 AM - Continental breakfast 9:00 AM - Welcoming remarks from Mayor Fenty, Chairman Gray and others 9:30 AM-Noon - Visits with members of Congress and staff
Where:		Cannon House Office Building Cannon Caucus Room (Room 345) Independence Avenue and New Jersey Avenue, SE

Allow extra time to get through security. Don't be deterred by the cold weather - hot coffee will be waiting for you!

Lobby for DC Voting Rights on Congress Day 2007

Join DC Vote for Congress Day 2007 on Thursday, February 15 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

DC Vote is leading the coalition of more than 60 organizations working together to pass the DC Voting Rights Act (H.R. 328). DC Vote will bring together its coalition, supporters, citizen activists, and members of the DC City Council and their constituents to walk the halls of Congress on February 15 for Congress Day 2007. Mayor Fenty and Chairman Gray will attend and several Councilmembers have agreed to turn out busloads of activists.

Be a part of the push to enact H.R. 328! Register for the event by sending an e-mail to CongressDay@dcvote.org.

DC Vote Has a Busy Year Ahead

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Congressman Tom Davis reintroduced the DC Voting on Tuesday, January 9, according to DC Vote. The organization is also planning a DC Freedom March to the Capitol. Let's end taxation without representation.