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Neighbors United for DC Statehood

@51stdc.bsky.social
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Committed to making D.C. the 51st state in the union because it's constitutionally sound, morally just, and simply the right thing to do. Join us, we need you! www.the51st.org To volunteer, email unitedforstatehood at gmail dot com.

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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It remains inexplicable that @captmarkkelly.bsky.social won't cosponsor the #DCStatehood bill or at least openly take a stand on the issue. It's a matter of right vs. wrong, democracy vs. colonialism, fairness vs. injustice. Sen. Kelly needs to stand up for democracy and the people of D.C.
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Nate Heard @nateheard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Having a Statehood for D.C. yard sign when I lived in DC was cool (❤️ Takoma DC ❤️) but statehood is going to require support from places that already have representation. Don't live in D.C.? Get one of these signs and make sure your members are on board with S. 51 and H.R. 51.! #DCStatehood
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Is your #DCStatehood yard sign showing signs of aging and fading? Make your yard pop with D.C. Statehood pride with this: www.bonfire.com/dc-statehood...
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DC Statehood Yard Flag | Bonfire
Wave your D.C. Statehood pride in your yard!. Wave your D.C. Statehood pride in your yard!
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Across America there are numerous crises happening (flooding, drought, fires, electrical outages, water shortages, etc.) and instead of addressing those problems, the president has thousands of troops aimlessly roaming the streets of DC. #FREEDC #DCSTATEHOOD
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
#DCStatehood is the right thing. 700,000 people live in DC. We have more people than in VT or WY. We pay more in taxes than over 22 states. We are taxed without representation yet we fulfill all obligations of citizenship. The PEOPLE of DC deserve equality & we deserve statehood.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
1. #DCStatehood 2. A reporter should ask him if he even knows what it would take to “federalize DC” (Hint: it doesn’t involve waving a magic wand) 3. His ability to relentlessly & shamelessly lie is unparalleled in modern politics.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The military occupation of DC is unjust, unwarranted, unproductive, a waste of tax payer dollars, and a threat to civil rights and civil liberties. The military occupation of DC should end now.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
MAKE HIM CRY!!! Make America Great. Make DC A State!!! #DCStatehood
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Boycott DoorDash. It’s that simple. #DCStatehood
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The ONLY solution was, is, & will ever be #DCStatehood.
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Please call House Oversight members to let them know how angry DC residents are about H.R. 9720, which upends the Congressional review process for DC's finances and is the THIRD time Congress has come for DC's $$$ docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Congress WG Call Toolkit HR 9720
TELL THE HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Oppose the “D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act” (H.R. 9720) Updated July 22, 2026 Overview In early 2025, Congress tried to blow a $1.1 billion hole in DC’s budget...
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) @eleanornorton.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This morning at 10:00 Oversight will mark up a bill introduced by Chairman Comer intended to constrain DC's ability to raise taxes, but was so badly drafted that it would also prevent DC from cutting taxes without congressional approval. Watch: bit.ly/4yAqVXI
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Full Committee Business Meeting - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Wait, so standing around on metro platforms & street corners or roaming the National Mall with little knowledge of or connection to the community doesn't lower crime?!? This never was about crime, this has always been about power & the false projection of power. Our day is coming... #DCStatehood
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Look at the states, no state strips democratic rights from citizens in their capitals. No state has said 'hmm, let's deprive residents of the capital of representation in our state legislature.' They don't do it because it's wrong, morally & democratically.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
...and, we've added 37 states to the union since our founding. Making America more perfect isn't easy & we definitely all don't agree on what that means, but to the 700,000 people in D.C. that means making us the 51st state. The people of DC deserve #DCStatehood. We hope you'll join us.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Making American more perfect has had us fight a Civil War, make constitutional changes to ensure voting rights for African Americans, Women and people over 18, make legislative changes to enforce the constitutional right to vote and have equitable access to voting...
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Our country's mandate, laid out in the Constitution, is to "form a more perfect union." Originally, it needed to be more perfect than the Articles of Confederation. Since that time we have needed to make it more perfect, inclusive, and just for those left out of our democratic system.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Please don't cite "The Founders" when making arguments about democracy. Look, they created this country's democratic system which was groundbreaking for its time in world history. They also only allowed white male property owners over the age of 21 to vote.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Feeding the trolls breakfast today. Sigh...
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The mayor, Council, and Home Rule itself could be repealed by Congress where we have no voting representation. Local laws can be and have been overturned by Congress. We DO NOT have voting representation in Congress for the FEDERAL taxes we pay and we pay more federal taxes than at least 22 states.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The D.C. statehood bill is constitutional. It keeps a federal district and then ensures that 700,000 American citizens have full voting rights and autonomy over our own local laws, budget, and affairs. D.C. voters approved a referendum on statehood with 85% in favor. Anyhow, #DCStatehood is coming!
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The constitution says Cong. can create a federal district "not exceeding 10 Miles square." The constitution sets no lower size limit for the federal district. The statehood bill would have an uninhabited federal district (Mall, WH, Capitol, etc) and admit the rez portions of D.C. as the 51st state.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Wrong. The Founders said their would be a federal district in the constitution. Later through legislation MD & VA gave up land unconditionally to make the federal district. Then Congress gave VA's land back in 1846/7. The statehood bill would further shrink the federal district, so it would remain.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Here’s the thing, there’s a process to becoming a state. DC has followed that process & we are seeking admission to the union. If the people of Orlando want to become a state, they should follow the constitutional process too. Might work, might not.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
“Just move…” 🙄
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The pro-democracy argument that land area deserves representation not people. Good one!
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
700,000 Americans live in DC. We deserve statehood. What does the union gain from having WY & VT as states? They have smaller populations but no one questions their status. People deserve representation in a democracy. It helps the pursuit of a more perfect union.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
#DCStatehood is so damn 🔥🔥🔥!!! That’s the only way to explain this.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
DC Emancipation Day is a day for reflection, remembrance, celebration, & renewal. The quest for true equality in America continues & we shall not cease until we achieve it. #DCEmancipationDay #DCStatehood
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
When we achieve statehood, our state will be named after this humanitarian, suffragist, abolitionist, & equal rights champion: Douglass Commonwealth. #DCStatehood
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
DC Statehood yesterday
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Former DC ‘Shadow’ Senator. A strong advocate for #DCStatehood back when few national figures would talk about or advocate for the issue. He knew it was/is a core civil & voting rights issue. Rest in Peace & Power!
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Tomorrow morning, make calls!!! Tell them to VOTE NO on S.J. Res. 102! Lisa Murkowski (AK) 202-224-6665 Thom Tillis (NC) 202-224-6342 Dan Sullivan (AK) 202-224-3004 Dave McCormick (PA) 202-224-6324 Bill Cassidy (LA) 202-224-5824 Susan Collins (ME) 202-224-2523 #DCStatehood
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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
NEWS: The U.S. Senate has given initial approval to the Republican resolution repealing D.C.'s tax-decoupling bill. The vote was 51-46, fully along party lines. (Deleted last tweet that said it was the final vote. That is likely to happen tomorrow. Apologies.)
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Please call these GOP Sens & tell them to respect local control over local affairs!!! #FreeDC #DCStatehood Lisa Murkowski (AK) 202-224-6665 Thom Tillis (NC) 202-224-6342 Dan Sullivan (AK) 202-224-3004 Dave McCormick (PA) 202-224-6324 Bill Cassidy (LA) 202-224-5824 Susan Collins (ME) 202-224-2523
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We need to flip a few GOPers to defeat this disapproval resolution. Call today!!! #FreeDC #DCStatehood Brian Fitzpatrick (PA): (202) 225-4276 Don Bacon (NE): (202) 225-4155 Tom Massie (KY): (202) 225-3465 Kevin Kiley (CA): (202) 225-2523 Juan Ciscomani (AZ): (202) 225-2542
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Congressional Republicans, who barred D.C. from spending $1B of its own revenue in its 2025 budget, are moving to block another D.C. law. This action poses risks to D.C.'s public services & credit rating & could create filing chaos as tax season begins. www.cbpp.org/blog/congres...
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Congress Must Allow D.C. to Spend Its Own Local Dollars
Congressional Republicans, who last year barred the District of Columbia from spending $1 billion of its own revenue in its 2025 budget, are now moving to block another DC law.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Important thread👇 #DCStatehood #FreeDC
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Big shoutout & thanks to @eleanornorton.bsky.social for her great work pushing for #DCStatehood. The statehood bill passed the House twice under her stewardship. And she was a great guest host for our DC Trivia Nights! www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Eleanor Holmes Norton asking DC Trivia questions as man in DC statehood shirt watches on.
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Josh Burch @jburchdc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
#DCStatehood
Statehood for People of DC sign in snow
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
An America First agenda means you take care of Americans first. #DCStatehood takes care of 700,000 Americans who want & demand equal rights & representation in our democracy.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
🙃🙃🙃
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
We can do it. We can put DC and its 700,000+ on the cusp of #DCStatehood if we work collectively, collaboratively, and strategically. As the sun sets on 2025, lets get ready for the sunrise of 2026 and the possibilities before us. We are glad you are in the struggle with us, we love you all.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
And in 2026, we need to go on offense. DC residents & our allies around the country need to work our butts off to ensure there are #DCStatehood supporting majorities in the House & Senate. We don't just need allies protecting Home Rule, we need allies with an all hands on deck pursuit of statehood.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
In the Senate, there are now 43 cosponsors on the #DCStatehood bill and we have a great lead sponsor in @vanhollen.senate.gov! There's lots of work to do in the Senate, including getting @captmarkkelly.bsky.social & Sen. Angus King to cosponsor the bill too. www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Just as there have been lots of attacks on Home Rule, the movement for #DCStatehood continues to make progress. There are now 200+ cosponsors on the #DCStatehood bill in the House but there's more cosponsors to gain! www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
There are still troops in the streets of DC, pretty much doing nothing. It's not crime prevention, it's for show. It's an unnecessary waste of time and money (LOTS OF TAXPAYER MONEY). These troops should be at home with their families and back in their own communities, not ours.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
As we close out 2025, we can honestly say it was a pretty shitty year for DC. Unprecedented attacks on Home Rule took place, exposing the fallacy of the term Home Rule. Never forget that #DCStatehood is the ultimate goal of DC residents who seek an equal footing & place in our democracy.
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood @51stdc.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Wyoming's Sen. Lummis is retiring. Both she & the other WY Sen won their elections with 198,000 votes. Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC's non-voting Rep in the House wins her elections with 280,000 votes. WY has 587,000 people & DC has 702,000 people. It's quite simple, the people of DC deserve statehood.
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