Lobby Local DC Government
Ask for Protections
DC can't do the same things as a blue state, but we can still ask our local government to maintain the values, and listen to the voices, of DC Citizens.
hold local dc govt accountable
Become more active in holding our local government accountable to DC values.
DC government can’t protect us like a blue state that has 10th Amendment protections. Unlike a state, that has default Constitutional powers over legislation, DC is considered a federal territory. Even though we pay more in taxes than 20 other states, we have no representation at the federal level and have limited control over our local politics.
DC can still listen to and support its citizenry. While the government may not have much leverage or legal standing against this regime, they can stand by local values when executing policies, maintain rigorous standards for our city employees and police, and prioritize funding for human-critical services.
Demand transparency
We need to show up and speak out so that our government is communicating with us with full transparency. A lot of changes will be coming and we need that information transmitted to us in a way that let’s us know the full picture: not manipulated for politics on the hill, or downplayed to placate us.
coordinate action & demands on DC Govt
Work with existing groups or form a new coalition to advocate for our government to protect DC Citizens during this vulnerable time.
Find out who to connect to and what kind of actions are happening.
Coordinate Action on capital hill
Ultimately we are dependent on Congress to approve our budget making us extremely vulnerable to appropriation riders.
If legislation is passed by the House outside of the budget process, we have support in the Senate to filibuster. We can coordinate action locally and nationally to rally that support.
volunteer!!
Whether you join DC Action Committee or another group, stay in touch. Let’s all do our work focused on collaboration and coordination.
With just one hour a month, you can contribute to action that helps protect DC!
DC is home to 134 neighborhoods.
Let's support each other, work together, and show our strength through our unity in shared values.
we are making playbooks
Join one of our committees to help track how we may be affected, inform the public of potential affects through town halls and educational presentations, examine tactics that can help protect what may be lost.
Learn About different Neighbor & Group actions
Connect with friends and neighbors to get involved.
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We are vulnerable but we are also DC Strong!
Information is power; our voices hold power; our civic engagement makes our community resilient.
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