Why don't Washington, DC have representation in Congress?

Why doesn't Washington, DC have representation in Congress ...

 

 

What about our own slaves and why do we still own them?

 

President Abraham Lincoln freed our slaves, or did he?

Emancipation Proclamation - Definition, Dates & Summary ...

 

There are 14 US Territories scattered throughout the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean

Residents of all the US Territories with permanent populations, except American Samoa, are American citizens however none can vote, why is that?

 

People in U.S. Territories Can’t Vote in This Election—but ...

 

 

Voting Rights in U.S. Territories | Your Vote Your Voice ...

 

 

Why doesn't Washington, DC have representation in Congress ...

 

How many territories of America do not have representation in congress?

 Each territory is a play ground for the rich or famous to abuse at their pleasure!

U.S. Territories: The New Taxation Without Representation ...

 

The US Territories are:

Puerto Rico

Guam

US Virgin Islands

Northern Mariana Islands

American Samoa

Midway Atoll

Palmyra Atoll

Baker Island

Howland Island

Jarvis Island

Johnston Atoll

Kingman Reef

Wake Island

Navassa Island

 

Why doesn't Washington, DC have representation in Congress ...

 

Crowds descend on Mall for first-ever national rally for D.C. statehood

Crowds descend on Mall for first-ever national rally for D.C. statehood (msn.com)

The rally, organized by Black Voters Matter and more than 50 civil rights, voter rights and racial justice groups, capped off a nine-city, eight-day Freedom Ride for Voting Rights that began in New Orleans. During the five-hour gathering Saturday, activists and elected officials from around the country argued that D.C. statehood wasn’t a partisan issue, but one of civil rights, and that the U.S. Senate needs to act now.