Please come out and join us next Tuesday, February, 12th for a State Of The Union (SOTU) watch party. Details below. We are hopeful President Obama will remind the nation about DC’s long struggle for Democracy. Please sign DC Vote’s petition to President Obama asking him to mention DC’s fight for freedom during his address to the nation, http://www.dcvote.org/events/signup4.cfm?eventID=674#.UQ_1Oh2x8rX.
· President Obama Should Help D.C. Achieve Democracy, Franklin Garcia
Since 1801, for the privilege of residing in the capital of the free world, people living in the capital city have had to remain silent. In 1791 the City of Washington was founded to serve as the national capital, and with the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, the city officially came under the control of the U.S. Congress that year. For being part of the federal city, and not of a state, former Maryland and Virginia state residents gave up their congressional representation, among other benefits afforded to state residents. Shortly after Congress' takeover, in 1802, the city was granted a municipal government with a mayor appointed by the president. Years later, with the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871, the head of the city government was changed to a four-year term governor, appointed by the president. This last format lasted a very short time, and from 1874 to 1975 the city was administered by a three-member Board of Commissioners, also appointed by the President of the United States. Continue reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/franklin-garcia/dc-statehood_b_2641358.html
· Why Latinos Must Support DC Statehood, Julia Lara
As we Latinos capitalize on the current momentum focused on immigration reform, let’s not forget that those of us who reside in the District of Columbia (DC) should also strongly advocate in support of DC statehood. Clearly the benefits that will accrue to all District of Columbia residents will also positively impact Latinos; specifically, voting representation and the power to decide how our tax generated revenues get spent. We represent 9% (55,000) of all District Residents and as we grow, will become a greater proportion of the voting population in the District. Currently there are 22,000 Latino residents eligible to vote. While there is a gap between those classified as eligible, and those registered to vote, it is clear that Hispanics are becoming more engaged in the political process as witness by the turn out in the 2012 presidential election. Continue reading: http://dcireporter.com/why-latinos-must-support-dc-statehood/
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https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gskbs9
Network For Progress
presents
4th Annual
*** STATE OF THE UNION WATCH PARTY ***
6:30pm-10:30pm Tuesday, February 12th
(6:30 Mixer, 9:00 Speech)
Local 16
1602 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
@ U Street metro
Please join Network For Progress, The DC Latino Caucus, and many other co-sponsors for our 4th Annual State of the Union Watch Party where Progressives, Democrats and “Hope Mongers” can watch the President’s Address to Congress while mingling for friends, careers and PROGRESS!
We will be accepting optional 50/50 contributions from registered attendees for President Obama's new non-profit version of Obama For America organization called Organizing For Action as well as Network For Progress.
Please invite your friends and colleagues!
REGISTER FREE BY 5PM 2/12:
http://212sotuwatchparty.eventbrite.com
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