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Thanks to all who passed on info about the HandsOffDC Rally:
“On Monday, February 13, at 5pm I hope you’ll be able to join the Hands Off DC rally & protest outside the House Rayburn Office Building on the south side of the building (Lower Park D – Spirit of Justice). This rally & protest will take place a half hour before the House Oversight Committee will mark-up legislation aimed at overturning the District’s Death with Dignity Law. We need a large turnout to show Congress and the nation that we will not sit idly by whenever there is a threat to democracy in the District of Columbia. Please bring yourselves, your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Share this widely!!!
The hearing is set to take place at 5:30pm in Room 2154 of the Rayburn Building and is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Today at 5 PM – 6 PM
Spirit of Justice Park
Tell Representative Chaffetz and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to keep their #HandsOffDC as they vote to override the will of District residents.
We’ll gather at 5 p.m. at Lower D Park [Spirit of Justice Park on Google Maps] near South Capitol Street and C Street, SW, and then continue on to the #HandsOffDC organizing meeting at the Atlas Performing Arts Center at 1333 H Street NE at 6:30 p.m.”
Mike Elle writes Saturday night: “Someone is projecting some climate change stuff onto The Ontario in AdMo, its gigantic”
Ally T. writes: “Someone is projecting some climate change stuff onto The Ontario, its gigantic”
climate change projection on side of building on Columbia btwn Ontario and 17th #resist @PoPville @dcist pic.twitter.com/2iOf0VQdfG
— Betsy (@btransatlantic) February 11, 2017
Bestsy writes: “climate change projection on side of building on Columbia btwn Ontario and 17th”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki J.
From an email:
“What: #NoBanNoWallNoRaids!!! The immigrant community has been attacked by Trump raids this week. Join us, as we demand an end to the raids, terror, criminalization, islamophobia, xenophobia, incarceration, detention and separation of families and communities. During this week, we have seen mothers like Guadalupe from AZ being taken away from their children after living in the US for over 20 years. We have also seen the terror that ICE agents cause during checkpoints in different places in the US, the way fathers are taken away from their homes in front of their families, and just the fear of the community as a whole. I’m tired of hearing the crack in my mother’s voice when I confirm that what she has heard on the news is true – Trump is attacking us. I’m fired up! Can’t take it no more! Will you join us Saturday, Feb 11 at 4pm outside the White House?
Where: Lafayette Square, Pennsylvania Ave NW & 16th Street Northwest Washington DC 20001
When: Saturday, 11 February 2017 at 4:00 PM
Please do check the event website before the event, just in case any last minute details have changed. You can check here.”
graphic via Council of DC
“Dear PoPville,
With all the talk about Jason Chaffetz bringing up it up again, could you do a poll about Retrocession? I know it’s a touchy subject, but I personally support it. I’ve lived in the district for almost 10 years and hate not having full representation. I know there’re many who’ve been here far longer and have a real sense of pride about being independent. I just think the DC political establishment has more to gain by selling the false hope of statehood than by advocating for a viable solution.
Here’s a good Wikipedia page on DC voting rights that talks about it too. I just came across this guy David Krucoff who started a group called Douglass County, MD. Here’s a Post op-ed he co-wrote last year about it.
The 23rd amendment would probably have to be changed too, possibly reducing the electoral college by DC’s 3 votes. Maryland would most likely gain a representative taken away from a red state, but this would be more than offset by the loss of our reliably Democratic votes for President. This could be why it’s usually only talked about by Republicans in Congress. You could increase the size of the House at least temporarily as has been done in the past. That would put the votes up for grabs nationally.”
While we’re on the topic, side note from Councilmember Mary Cheh’s office:
“Members of Congress are quickly moving to pass a measure to prevent the District of Columbia’s Death with Dignity Act from becoming law. This effort is led by Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, who represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. Overturning this bill and superseding a local decision without so much as holding a public hearing, contacting the District’s elected leaders, or speaking to our residents raises the concern that the door will be open to future challenges to our right to local, self-governance.
We must defend our autonomy and find creative ways to express dissent against Congressional overreach. Already we understand Chaffetz’s office recently changed his office’s phone line after a barrage of calls by residents expressing displeasure with his meddling in local affairs. In addition to our local efforts, District residents can engage their own network of family and friends across the country to speak up on our behalf and demand that Congress leave the District alone.
Below is a list of Republican Congressmen from states with death with dignity laws. Of anyone in the House, perhaps they will be most sympathetic to our situation. Please share this list with your network, forward this email, and ask others to contact Congress. Perhaps Congressional Representatives will not listen to District residents; but, it will be difficult to ignore the phone calls, Tweets (#HandsOffDC), mail, and office visits of their own constituents on our behalf. (more…)
via @FIRE_THE_FOOL
From Fire the Fool’s facebook event:
“On Saturday April 1st, 2017, thousands will unite at the National Mall in Washington D.C. to join in the Fire the Fool Declaration Rally.
This rally was founded to impart a satirical, symbolic, and powerful message of firing (impeaching) President Donald J. Trump, and to empower citizens all around the country to take power in their own political systems.
Fire the Fool will be held on April 1st (April Fools Day) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Sister Rallies will be held around the country and the world in solidarity with the main rally in D.C. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
Lots of folks have been emailing asking for something like this – thanks to a reader for passing on – DC Protests Against Trump: Listings “A clearinghouse page for planned protests in DC against Trump.”
Thanks to Eileen for sending yesterday (February 7th.)
via @womensmarch
“Dear PoPville,
I am wondering whether people are planning to participate in the strike on February 17 (another looks like it’s being planned as a follow up to the Women’s March but I think it’s not yet scheduled) and if they are, would they be interested in volunteer opportunities helping support groups that are being affected by the recent slew of executive orders? Such as refugees, the environment?”
About the General Strike planned for Feb. 17th:
“This grassroots movement is calling for a national general strike on February 17th, 2017 in defense of our nation’s constitution. Participants pledge to be non-violent. On the day of the strike, we will not go to work (unless absolutely necessary). We will not go to school (unless necessary). We will not spend any money (unless necessary). Instead, we will show dissent with unconstitutional governance through gatherings and activities to be organized at the local/personal level. Some communities are planning a day of service. Instead of work, strikers will dedicate their time to serving neighbors in need. Find your people. Make your plan. Spread the word…”