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Category Archives: DC Statehood2017 Swearing-In of US Representative Franklin Garcia
This gallery contains 115 photos. Franklin Garcia is Sworn-in as the US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia. Swearing-in ceremony was held at the Washington Convention Center on January 2, 2017. Representative Garcia won reelection on November 8th, 2016 with over 80% of the … read more 14th meeting of the Electoral College for the District of Columbia
Here is a photo from Monday’s 14th meeting of the Electoral College for the District of Columbia (Anita Bonds, Jack Evans, Franklin Garcia). It was an honor to vote on behalf of the people’s choice (both DC’s and nationally) to … read more
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Tagged Anita Bonds, Electoral College, Franklin Garcia, Jack Evans
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DC Statehood Champions Honored at Holiday PartyDC Delegation at 2016 DNC Convention in Philadelphia
This gallery contains 179 photos. DC Delegation at the 2016 DNC Convention Celebrities host luncheon for DC Statehood in Philadelphia during DNC 2016 Convention DC to Host Constitutional Convention to Become 51st State
On May 6th, 2016, the New Columbia Statehood Commission presented to the public a draft Constitution of what will be the state of New of Columbia, or the 51st state in the Union. The DC Council created the New Columbia … read more
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DC Holiday Delays Tax Day
This year, taxes will be due on April 18th, 2016, and not the usual April 15th. This is because the IRS recognizes any holiday observed in the District of Columbia as an official legal holiday nationwide. Lucky for tax collectors, … read more
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DC Statehood Champion and Activist Jerry N Clark Dead at 74
Jerry N. Clark (7/1941 – 4/9/2016) This is a message from Jerry’s niece, Aron Rider: Jerry N. Clark died peacefully tonight in the presence of Melinda (sister), Amy, and me. I am so grateful for all of your support and … read more DC is Latest Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) Member
At its 20th session in Brussels, Belgium, UNPO formally voted to accept the Nation’s Capital as a new member. The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is an international, nonviolent, and democratic membership organization. Its members are indigenous peoples, minorities, … read more DC Comes Out for DC Statehood on 50th Anniversary of March on WashingtonCoalition Marches for DC Statehood on 4th of July
DC residents formed a Statehood coalition and marched on the 4th of July Palisades Parade. In addition to members of the DC Statehood delegation, other groups who joined the coalition included, DC for Democracy, Ward 3 Democrats, DC Latino Caucus, … read more
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