> DC deserves statehood.
The state is named Maryland; it's called "retrocession." It already happened before, with the Virginia side of DC.
What? This is no good? Well, some people prefer the naked power-grab version, I suppose.
The state is named Maryland; it's called "retrocession." It already happened before, with the Virginia side of DC.
What? This is no good? Well, some people prefer the naked power-grab version, I suppose.
It is not a power grab to give the citizens of DC the same rights as other Americans, it is correcting an injustice. If your concern is about DC then having too much power, I'd encourage you to look at the actual plan which preserves a core federal district that includes Congress and the Mall.
Don't worry, we know what it's about <3
There is nothing suspicious about the timing. DC has been fighting for statehood in earnest since the 1800s. There was a huge push in the 60s culminating in the 23rd Amendment, which for the first time allowed DC residents to vote for President. This was considered a matter of fairness and was broadly supported by both parties.
The slippery slope argument about Austin is ridiculous.