Kwame to Childers: Join Me at the Shooting Range
June 24, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog, Veterans, Voting Rights
Voting rights vs. 2nd Amendment is a false choice
Mississippi Congressman Travis Childers wants Americans to make a choice between the District’s right to Congressional representation and the Second Amendment of the Constitution. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown believes this is a false choice between two fundamental rights. He invited Rep. Childers to support DC statehood [...]
Kwame Opposes McCain-Tester Gun Bill
April 27, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog, Voting Rights
US Senators John McCain (AZ) and Jon Tester (MT) are taking aim at the District and our right to create reasonable restrictions on guns to protect our residents, families and visitors. The Senators are seeking support for a new bill they plan to introduce entitled the “Second Amendment Enforcement Act.” At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown [...]
Kwame Against Gun Amendment for Voting Rights
April 19, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog, Voting Rights, We Alerts
Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown released the following statement to make clear his position on the DC House Voting Rights Act. Councilmember Brown has consistently stated that he is against the gun amendment as authored by Senator John Ensign from Nevada.
“I’m against passing voting rights if it means abrogating our ability to protect the [...]
Kwame: Now is the Time for Voting Rights
April 16, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog, Voting Rights
Today, on the anniversary of the signing of the “DC Compensated Emancipation Act,” President Barack Obama released a statement expressing that Congress “finally pass legislation that provides DC residents with voting representation and to take steps to improve the Home Rule Charter.” At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown thanked President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama [...]
Kwame Launches “The We District”
December 9, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Job Creation, Neighborhood Revitalization, Prosper, Teachers + Parents, The Green Economy, The People's Blog, Voting Rights
Join The We District and help send DC students to the College Round-Up
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown launched a new official website called “The We District” (www.thewedistrict.com). The new site strives to take local governing to a new level with more inclusive, open and transparent communication with District residents.
“I want District residents [...]
Upcoming DC Vote Events
May 29, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog, Voting Rights
DC Vote has announced several upcoming events. See the message from DC Vote below:
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DC Vote has several ways for you to get involved in the movement for DC voting rights!
Become a fan of DC Vote on Facebook to receive updates, pictures, and the latest news on DC voting rights. Join our new DC Vote page [...]
House of Representatives Debating DC Voting Rights on C-SPAN
March 12, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog, Voting Rights
The House of Representatives is currently debating the DC Voting Rights Act on C-SPAN. Click on the link below to watch.
http://www.cspan.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx
Council Unveils Revolutionary Mascot for Today’s B-Ball Game Against the Media
March 9, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog, Voting Rights
Today, the DC Council unveiled a revolutionary basketball mascot who, in the spirit of defiance against tyranny, will inspire Councilmembers to raise their game against the likes of Mark Segraves, Jonathan O’Connell and other would be ballers.
The Council’s mascot, Crispus Attucks, is well known to American history. The Boston Massacre was a turning point where [...]
DC Wire says Senators to Hold Press Conference on ‘DC Issue’ at 11:15 a.m.
March 5, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog, Voting Rights
The DC Wire is reporting that three Senators, including the author of the gun amendment that threatens to stall the DC Voting Rights Act in the House, plan to hold a press conference at 11:15 a.m. this morning on the ‘DC Issue.’ The three Senators are Jon Kyl (R-AR), John Ensign (R-NV) and Jim DeMint [...]
Senate Working on DC Voting Rights Act Again Today: Watch C-SPAN2
February 26, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog, Voting Rights
The US Senate is currently working on the DC Voting Rights Act. The act is expected to pass the Senate today.
http://cspan.org/Watch/C-SPAN2_wm.aspx
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