On the surface, it appears the District is like the rest of America. Yet the people of DC lack fair representation, leaving them at the mercy of federal decisions. The current occupation of DC is a continuation of this dynamic.
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Occupied DC: The District's History and the National Guard | League of Women Voters
Since its founding, the people of the District have not enjoyed the same rights as other Americans. As a result, Washingtonians are expected to bear the burdens and duties of citizenship and…