Washington DC Politics: Local Edition
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National Politics isn't the only Political Action in Washington DC
All politics is local, even in the nation's capitol. Here we talk about the goings on of Washington DC's City Council, mayor, ANC Commissioners and school board. For those who can't get enough of DC politics, here's your District politics fix.
Photo: DC Councilmember Yvette Alexander at voting rights march.
Table of Contents
Bring Democracy Home Video
DC Political Junkies
Where to get your fix
- DC POLITICS HOUR
- DC Politics Hour, hosted by Jonetta Rose Barris, airs Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
- The Politics Hour
- On Fridays at noon, host Kojo Nnamdi explores the personalities, policies and politics of the District, Maryland and Virginia. This radio program broadcasts on 88.5 FM.
- DC Watch
- DCWatch is an on-line magazine that covers local city politics and public affairs in Washington, D.C. DC Watch also publishes an e-mail forum on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Tom Sherwood's Notebook
- NBC4's Sherwood has been covering DC politics for a long time. Look for his weekly online commentary on Wednesdays.
- DC Wire
- The Washington Post's DC politics blog.
- District Extra
- On Thursdays, the Washington Post runs its weekly column on city politics in the District Extra section.
- Washington City Paper's Loose Lips
- Loose Lips is the local political column of Washington's alternative newspaper.
- WTOP's The Politics Program
- Mark Plotkin hosts this weekly radio broadcast on Fridays at 10 AM. The Politics Program covers the entire metropolitan area.
- Capital Community News
- Publisher of DC North, Hill Rag, and East of the River. Columns to check out: Ward Reports and Election Watch.
Demand the Vote Music Video
Catchy tune. City Council Chair Vince Gray and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton appear in video, but where's the mayor?
DC Vote Gear
DC Vote is home of Taxation without Representation Gear
Support DC Vote by purchasing "Taxation Without Representation" products such as t-shirts and tote bags. DC Vote strives to get democracy for DC residents. And they sell the license plate shirts. DC Vote's mission statement: DC Vote is a 501 (c) (3) educational and advocacy organization dedicated to securing full voting representation in Congress for the residents of the District of Columbia.
In January 2007, DC Vote has announced the reintroduction of the DC Voting Rights Act in Congress and the organization's plan for a Freedom March to the Capitol. Stay tuned.
In January 2007, DC Vote has announced the reintroduction of the DC Voting Rights Act in Congress and the organization's plan for a Freedom March to the Capitol. Stay tuned.
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DC Politics in the News
- DC Mayor's Administration Mired In Scandal
- Host Guy Raz talks about DC politics with Washington Post reporter Nikita Stewart. Let's go from...
- Gray: 'I don't know if anybody's anxious to be in a situation like this'
- DC Mayor Vincent Gray said Wednesday that he will someday speak about a scheme that the US attorney has...
- Ex-campaign aide to DC mayor pleads guilty
- The payments were intended to keep Brown in the race so that he could continue making negative comments...
- Did DC's Old Guard conspire to derail Fenty?
- Was there a broad conspiracy, beyond the boundaries of a political campaign, to take out Mayor Adrian...
DC Politics 101
When I was working on a city council campaign, it was astounding how many Washingtonians lack a basic knowledge of the District's politics and government. Recently a friend suggested that I used my websites as an educational vehicle. So I'm going to start a little bit called here called DC Politics 101.
Fact #1: The Democratic Party rules. In local politics, the Democratic Party rules the city. Most voters are registered in that party, therefore, most local elections are decided by the Democratic primary. In other words, the general elections here are usually a formality. To make the most of your vote, always vote in the primaries.
Fact #1: The Democratic Party rules. In local politics, the Democratic Party rules the city. Most voters are registered in that party, therefore, most local elections are decided by the Democratic primary. In other words, the general elections here are usually a formality. To make the most of your vote, always vote in the primaries.
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How DC is taxed without representation
The United States Constitution gives Congress the right to govern the District of Columbia. In 1973, Congress granted the city limited self-government. Today DC residents can elect their own mayor, city council, and a non-voting representative to Congress. DC has a hybrid school board that consists of elected representatives and mayoral appointees.
Ironically, the residents of the capitol of the United States are denied the basic rights of Democracy that our country symbolizes. DC residents pay federal taxes, however, they do not have any representation in the US Senate and their congressional representative is a non-voting delegate. So DC is taxed without representation.
Ironically, the residents of the capitol of the United States are denied the basic rights of Democracy that our country symbolizes. DC residents pay federal taxes, however, they do not have any representation in the US Senate and their congressional representative is a non-voting delegate. So DC is taxed without representation.
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2008 DC Voting Rights March
Celebrate DC Emancipation Day at the DC Voting Rights March
Where: Gather at Freedom Plaza march down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW &
to the Capitol Building
When: DC Emancipation Day, Wednesday, April 16
2:30 PM - Rally at Freedom Plaza
Metro: Metro Center (Red, Blue & Orange lines)
3:00 PM - March down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to the Capitol Building
Metro: Federal Center SW (Blue & Orange lines)
What: The Largest DC Voting Rights March & Rally Why: NOW is the time to make a difference!
Where: Gather at Freedom Plaza march down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW &
to the Capitol Building
When: DC Emancipation Day, Wednesday, April 16
2:30 PM - Rally at Freedom Plaza
Metro: Metro Center (Red, Blue & Orange lines)
3:00 PM - March down Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to the Capitol Building
Metro: Federal Center SW (Blue & Orange lines)
What: The Largest DC Voting Rights March & Rally Why: NOW is the time to make a difference!
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Watch the Dr. Bill Show
A Cartoon on DC Voting Rights
The Dr. Bill Show is an animated video that tells us about the basics of the DC Voting Rights issue in a humorous way.
Just My Two Cents - 11/2/06
Vote on Tuesday
Please remember to vote on Tuesday. The election that we had on September 12 was a primary. In the primary, we chose a nominee for the party we are registered with to run in the general election. Since the vast majority of DC voters are registered Democrat, the candidate who is nominated by the Democratic party is widely considered as a shoe-in for the general election.
However, laws are laws. These nominees are actually elected in the general election that's to be held on Tuesday. Candidates like Democratic nominee for Mayor Adrian Fenty need your vote on Tuesday to be elected. So get out & vote on Tuesday!
However, laws are laws. These nominees are actually elected in the general election that's to be held on Tuesday. Candidates like Democratic nominee for Mayor Adrian Fenty need your vote on Tuesday to be elected. So get out & vote on Tuesday!
Just My Two Cents - 10/11/06
Personal Observations
Last Saturday I had the privilege of attending Fort Lincoln Community Day. Hundreds of senior citizens (i.e. likely voters) were there, so of course several politicians showed up. I saw Ward 5 city council candidate Harry Thomas Jr., school board president candidate Carolyn Graham, and Marc Borbely, who's running to represent Wards 5 and 6 on the school board. While I didn't see Tim Jenkins, he had a representative present who was handing out literature. Since I left before the event ended, I can't say that the other candidates didn't show up. Finally, I noticed that the school board candidates didn't ask my 22-year old brother for his vote. I wondered if they assumed he was too young to vote. If that wasn't their assumption, I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't ask him for his vote. Hmmm.
Just My Two Cents - 10/5/06
Personal Observations
Last night I went to Vincent Gray's Party at Love. First, thanks to Councilmember Gray for hosting the party. (I had never been to Love before. Whoever renovated that old warehouse into a nightclub did a fab job.)
Carolyn Graham was campaigning there. She shook my hand and told me that she was running for school board president. An aide handed me her literature, but the candidate failed to ask me for my vote.
Graham did better than former City Administrator Robert Bobb who was also present but never spoke to me, although I was about a foot away from him for 10 minutes. Ok, he was speaking to someone, but Mr. Bobb when you're out campaigning you can't spend all your time on one vote. Also no one gave me Bobb's literature, so I still don't know what his platform is.
DC politics may be still be in its infancy but come on. When are our politicians going to learn the bedrock skills of the trade? Note to politicians: Ask the voters for their support when you're at an event. Why else are you out campaigning?
Carolyn Graham was campaigning there. She shook my hand and told me that she was running for school board president. An aide handed me her literature, but the candidate failed to ask me for my vote.
Graham did better than former City Administrator Robert Bobb who was also present but never spoke to me, although I was about a foot away from him for 10 minutes. Ok, he was speaking to someone, but Mr. Bobb when you're out campaigning you can't spend all your time on one vote. Also no one gave me Bobb's literature, so I still don't know what his platform is.
DC politics may be still be in its infancy but come on. When are our politicians going to learn the bedrock skills of the trade? Note to politicians: Ask the voters for their support when you're at an event. Why else are you out campaigning?
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