We’re used to Republicans attacking DC Home Rule, but now DNC insiders are working overtime to ban Ranked Choice Voting in 2028 primaries and nullify DC law. fairvoteaction.org/the-democrat...

The Democratic Party’s Proposed Ban on Ranked Choice Voting in 2028 Presidential Primaries - FairVote Action

The Democratic Party Rules & Bylaws Committee is quietly proposing banning the use of ranked choice voting in presidential primaries.

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Black voting power means DC Statehood. Period. I spoke at the Progressive Baptist National Convention about attacks on Black voting rights—and why DC must be part of that conversation. Taxation without representation has no place in modern America. #DC51 #StatehoodForDC #VotingRights

The DNC is trying to block Ranked Choice Voting in DC. Don't let party insiders silence your voice. Stand up for voter choice and take action today. fairvoteaction.quorum.us/campaign/DNC... #RankedChoiceVoting #DCElections #PassRCV #DCPolitics

DC’s laws should be decided by DC residents—period. Appreciate @sampkcollins.bsky.social at @washingtoninformer.com for highlighting our work to protect Home Rule against congressional overreach. www.washingtoninformer.com/comer-dc-tax...

Protecting DC's budget autonomy means avoiding unnecessary political risks that invite Congressional oversight. Prior to the decision, I shared my concerns with executive leadership: we need to work together to defend local control. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Busy days on the Hill fighting for DC. I rallied with advocates @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social shadow hearing on Trump's attacks on DC, lobbied Congress to vote NO on HR 9720, and we packed the hearing room as the bill was marked up. My message is clear: only Washingtonians govern Washingtonians.

East Potomac Park belongs to the people of DC, not to the President and his wealthy friends. Trump wants to turn this into a luxury playground for the ultra-rich. On Saturday, Washingtonians came out to Hains Point to say loud and clear: This park is not for sale #SaveEastPo

To ensure DC has strong advocacy in favor of statehood & Home Rule on Capitol Hill, I have personally fundraised every dollar we spend on our lobbyist—at zero cost to D.C. taxpayers. Want to help us keep fighting for DC residents? Donate here: goodchange.app/donate/jain5...

Trump wants to turn East Potomac Park into an luxury destination for his rich & powerful friends. But DC is fighting back! I was proud to stand with @wabadc @saveeastpo and our DC community at Hains Point today to tell Donald Trump: East Potomac Park is not for sale. 🚲⛳️🌸

🚨🚨The House Oversight Committee is voting on Wednesday on a bill that would functionally end DC Home Rule. It would stop DC from making ANY changes to our tax code without congressional approval, making it impossible to govern ourselves 🚨 🚨 www.notus.org/metro/dc-tax...

New House Bill Would Block D.C. From Raising Taxes

The bill, which faces an uphill battle in the Senate, would keep the D.C. Council from raising taxes without approval from Congress.

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You would never see National Guard troops deployed to any other place in the US without local representatives even knowing. DC residents deserve the same respect as everyone else. Read my full comments on the 2029 extension in @npr.org : www.npr.org/2026/07/14/n...

Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029

President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., has been extended several times. Now it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.

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National housing reform is officially here, and it’s time to ask a critical question: Is DC’s Height Act next? The overwhelming bipartisan support for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives us a clear, undeniable roadmap for DC’s economic survival.

I am sorry to report that Governor Josh Green of Hawaii has joined the Trump occupation of DC and sent National Guard troops here without the consent of our local government. These troops are a useless waste of money. Gov. Green, bring your troops home NOW

"Jain added that if Whitmer 'actually believed her own stated mission, she’d have brought her troops home the moment evidence surfaced that they were part of Trump’s broader occupation of D.C.'” @govwhitmer.bsky.social needs to send the MI National Guard home NOW michiganadvance.com/2026/07/09/w...

Washington, D.C.’s ‘shadow senator’ calls on Gretchen Whitmer to remove National Guard troops • Michigan Advance

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office gave no indication Thursday that it was planning to bring home its National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C. for the America250 celebration of the nation’s mil...

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The Height Act gives Trump and ONLY Trump full reign to shape DC's skyline. It is wrong. We need to replace the federal Height Act with local height restrictions so the people who live in DC can shape our skyline and control our housing policy www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump’s proposed triumphal arch clears another key hurdle

The National Capital Planning Commission, led by the president’s allies, voted to advance the project near Arlington Cemetery, tabling a height question for later.

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Loved celebrating the 4th with DC neighbors! While America celebrated 250 years of independence from taxation without representation, nearly 700k of us still live under that colonial mandate. We deserve an equal voice. #DCStatehood 📸: Damien Hubert / B. Minor Enterprises, LLC

Today we celebrate the birth of a great nation founded on the idea that no one should be taxed without representation, and we rededicate ourselves to ensuring it fulfills that promise and gives voting representation through #DCStatehood to the 700,000+ residents of DC. Happy Independence Day!

"700,000 taxpaying Americans. No vote in Congress. Local laws subject to congressional veto at any time. That's DC." — @ankitjaindc.bsky.social on why DC statehood is a live democracy problem, not a distant one. New 🎙️Democracy Lab out now! 🔗 expanddem.substack.com/p/why-dc-sta...

🎙️Why DC Statehood Can't Wait

Featuring Ankit Jain

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DC General Election Update: For the At-Large seats, the RCV process will shift a bit from the format we saw in the primary. Listen to me break down the changes below so you can stay informed on the changes before you cast your ballot! #DCVotes #DCGeneralElection www.instagram.com/reel/DaDa7Y4...

Our community showed up loud, proud, and beautifully queer for the Capital Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈✨Incredible energy on the streets celebrating love, joy, and community. Huge thanks to everyone who marched with our delegation. Love wins every single day!

Our community showed up loud, proud, and beautifully queer for the Capital Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈✨Incredible energy on the streets celebrating love, joy, and community. Huge thanks to everyone who marched with our delegation. Love wins every single day!

We have just learned that @govwhitmer.bsky.social and @GovTimWalz have bowed to Trump and sent hundreds of National Guard troops to occupy DC streets. Let me be clear in case these Dem Governors are not getting the message: DC DOES NOT WANT YOU TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS HERE.

@fairvote.bsky.social D.C. showed up loud & clear for Juneteenth! ✊🏾 Incredible energy on the parade route celebrating Black liberation & culture. We honor this history by continuing the fight for civil rights, voting representation, & full #DCStatehood. Thank you to all who marched! 🇺🇸✨

Tomorrow is #Juneteenth, we celebrate liberation, resilience, and the end of slavery in America. But as we honor this historic day, we must also recognize that the march toward true equality and full citizenship for all Americans remains unfinished

Donald Trump cannot unilaterally "take back" DC. His unhinged rants about how he might do so only matter if you ALLOW it to matter. Don't let it matter--rank the candidates you think will best represent you in office and ignore the empty threats

I am happy to report that the congressional disapproval period for both of these laws expired today. The FAAR Act and Body Worn Camera Act are now law, and any disapproval resolution passed regarding the laws will no longer have any legal effect

Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NEWS: Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) is moving to repeal two bills passed by the D.C. Council that require more transparency from federal agents working with MPD. One allows for the release of body-camera footage from MPD when an agent shoots, another collects names of agents at arrest scenes.

The Height Act means Trump can do what he wants, but DC can't. We need to replace the federal Height Act with a local Height Act to ensure that the people who live here also have the authority to decide what gets built in our city and what our skyline looks like

◥◤Kriston Capps 250@kristoncapps.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"My view is that while this commission should certainly consider the Height of Buildings Act... I believe, speaking personally, that the best reading of the law is that the Height of Buildings Act is not applicable to federal construction"

I joined @justinjpearson.bsky.social tonight for a conversation on how both the Callais decision neutering the Voting Rights Act and the opposition to DC statehood are part of the same resistance to Black and minority voting rights. Thank you to the Ward 2 Democrats and partners for organizing!

If the Height Act protected DC from huge Trump egomaniacal projects, as some have claimed, why is the Trump Arch moving forward? This is a ridiculous talking point that has no basis in reality. The Height Act only takes rights away from DC, it does not protect us

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3mo ago

Q: A few moments ago the Commission of Fine Arts approved the design for your arch-- TRUMP: Oh, that's good news. I finally get good news.

DC does not do congestion pricing, so this whole thing is a waste of time. But it's possible that in the future the region will come together and decide it would make sense (DC would never go it alone). Why would DC-area legislators vote to ban themselves from having the option?

Zach Israel@zachisrael.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The House Oversight Committee today marked up and voted to approve the "DC Rejecting Oppressive Automotive Driving Surcharges (ROADS) Act" (H.R. 8801) by a vote of 22-18, with two House Democrats (from MD & VA) joining the GOP majority in supporting the legislation: