keep 50 years of dc home rule
protect
dc autonomy
Project 2025 is coming. Congress wants more control over DC’s laws and budget.
We are 700,000 residents without representation in Congress.
We cannot be without representation on the local level!!!
Resources
- Contact your ANC Rep
- Contact your City Councilmember
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Contact the Democratic Party’s DC for Statehood
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DC Vote Resource Database
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People For Resist P. 2025 & Fight for DC Statehood
Call to get involved
+1 202-557-5112
jleeayres@proton.me
Please email me directly to add additional resources to this page.
jleeayres@proton.me
History of Home Rule
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DC Home Rule Act
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Governing DC: Overview and Timeline by Congressional Research Services
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Wikipedia
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DC Home Rule by DC Council
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Celebrating 50 Years of DC Home Rule – Mayor Muriel Bowser


Facts On DC
Government Statements on DC Statehood
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Why Statehood for DC
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Why DC Should be a State by Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Celebrating 50 Years of DC Home Rule – Mayor Muriel Bowser
News Articles
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The Beatig Heart of DC Home Rule
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DC Statehood: Washingtonians Call for Equal Representation in Congress by The Washington Informer
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Could Trump’s Second Term Spell the End of Home Rule by the Washingtonian
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Right On Red: The Culture War Comes for Traffic Lights by Politico
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Trump Can’t Take Over D.C. If he tries, DC Should Fight Him
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Awaiting Trump, DC leaders balance between defending the city, not ‘poking the bear.’ by Washington Post
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Local Washington Officials brace for four years of trump


Organizations Working For DC Statehood
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ACLU’s Statement on DC Statehood
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51 for 51
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DC Votes
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DC Statehood Compact
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Neighbors United for DC Statehood
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Stand Up! for Democracy in DC
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No to DC Statehood by the Heritage Foundation
no more taxation without representation
Let’s Protect
our rights
Let’s not allow them to silence our voice!
Let’s use this moment to champion our cause to have TRUE representation in our government.
We are more than just a territory. We are full citizens of the United States of America and insist on having full rights of participation in this great nation.
Contact Us
Please contact us with thoughts, ideas, or assistance in taking next steps to protect Home Rule.
Contact@ProtectHomeRule.org
202-391-2466
Host a Meeting
Get materials for hosting a meeting in your community, as well as a list of resources for organizing.
Volunteer
We are always looking for help to build out our group. Volunteer to help be a liaison with different neighborhoods, representatives, or organizations. Help us with research, preparing materials, or other ideas you think may be useful.