League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia (LWVDC)
@lwvdc.bsky.social
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Always Nonpartisan.
Learn more about our work at www.lwvdc.org
#DCStatehood
Learn more about our work at www.lwvdc.org
#DCStatehood
Reposted by League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia (LWVDC)
NEWS: the DC Council has proclaimed that the “D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025” is now officially law (L26-89), effective through Sept. 25, 2026! Regardless of how the Senate votes today, the 30-day review period ended Feb. 11!
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
NEWS: the DC Council has proclaimed that the “D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025” is now officially law (L26-89), effective through Sept. 25, 2026! Regardless of how the Senate votes today, the 30-day review period ended Feb. 11!
Reposted by League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia (LWVDC)
Tomorrow the Senate is expected to vote on a bill aimed at interfering in DC's local tax code.
This move would thrust DC into financial chaos, hurting families and helping an administration that we know thrives on confusion and fear.
Tell key Senators today to VOTE NO: FreeDCproject.org/money
This move would thrust DC into financial chaos, hurting families and helping an administration that we know thrives on confusion and fear.
Tell key Senators today to VOTE NO: FreeDCproject.org/money
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Tomorrow the Senate is expected to vote on a bill aimed at interfering in DC's local tax code.
This move would thrust DC into financial chaos, hurting families and helping an administration that we know thrives on confusion and fear.
Tell key Senators today to VOTE NO: FreeDCproject.org/money
This move would thrust DC into financial chaos, hurting families and helping an administration that we know thrives on confusion and fear.
Tell key Senators today to VOTE NO: FreeDCproject.org/money
Reposted by League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia (LWVDC)
🚨 Tomorrow: Congress votes to override DC’s budget 🚨
$224M at risk for schools, public safety, and tax credits—without DC having a vote.
States control their revenue. DC doesn’t.
#LetDCVote #TaxationWithoutRepresentation
$224M at risk for schools, public safety, and tax credits—without DC having a vote.
States control their revenue. DC doesn’t.
#LetDCVote #TaxationWithoutRepresentation
February 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
🚨 Tomorrow: Congress votes to override DC’s budget 🚨
$224M at risk for schools, public safety, and tax credits—without DC having a vote.
States control their revenue. DC doesn’t.
#LetDCVote #TaxationWithoutRepresentation
$224M at risk for schools, public safety, and tax credits—without DC having a vote.
States control their revenue. DC doesn’t.
#LetDCVote #TaxationWithoutRepresentation
Register here to attend this event on 1/28 to learn more about #rankedchoicevoting and its impact on D.C. voters in 2026: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
#dc #washingtondc #vote #voting
#dc #washingtondc #vote #voting
January 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Register here to attend this event on 1/28 to learn more about #rankedchoicevoting and its impact on D.C. voters in 2026: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
#dc #washingtondc #vote #voting
#dc #washingtondc #vote #voting
The League of Women Voters of D.C. is looking for current D.C. undergraduate and graduate students to join us as fellows. Fellows will get to be involved in the important work the League of Women Voters of D.C. does on democracy, civic education, and issue advocacy.
lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The League of Women Voters of D.C. is looking for current D.C. undergraduate and graduate students to join us as fellows. Fellows will get to be involved in the important work the League of Women Voters of D.C. does on democracy, civic education, and issue advocacy.
lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
We’re proud to partner with NewVoters for the launch of the New Voters 250 Fellowship to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by investing in the next generation of civic leaders starting in high school.
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We’re proud to partner with NewVoters for the launch of the New Voters 250 Fellowship to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by investing in the next generation of civic leaders starting in high school.
Join LWVDC at an event organized by No Kings on 10/18. This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of the administration and their billionaire allies.
Register here: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
Register here: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Join LWVDC at an event organized by No Kings on 10/18. This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of the administration and their billionaire allies.
Register here: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
Register here: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
Please join us for the Youth Voices for DC Statehood showcase on Saturday, 9/20 at THEARC. We will hear from community leaders, and youth from around DC will perform creative pieces on what DC Statehood means to them. Register to attend here: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
#dcstatehood #washingtondc #dc
#dcstatehood #washingtondc #dc
September 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Please join us for the Youth Voices for DC Statehood showcase on Saturday, 9/20 at THEARC. We will hear from community leaders, and youth from around DC will perform creative pieces on what DC Statehood means to them. Register to attend here: lwvdc.org/content.aspx...
#dcstatehood #washingtondc #dc
#dcstatehood #washingtondc #dc
Reposted by League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia (LWVDC)
Read our full statement in response to the revised policy guidance from USCIS: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
September 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Read our full statement in response to the revised policy guidance from USCIS: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
Reposted by League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia (LWVDC)
Update: Signs are still available! #DCStatehood
Yard signs are available for pickup in Brookland. They’re free & you are welcome to grab extras for your neighbors. We have window signs too. DM for location.
August 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Update: Signs are still available! #DCStatehood
D.C. Attorney General Schwalb has sued the Administration for its takeover of the D.C. Police Department.
oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
AG Schwalb wrote in a post on Friday, “This is the gravest threat to Home Rule DC has ever faced, and we are fighting to stop it.”
oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
AG Schwalb wrote in a post on Friday, “This is the gravest threat to Home Rule DC has ever faced, and we are fighting to stop it.”
oag.dc.gov
August 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
D.C. Attorney General Schwalb has sued the Administration for its takeover of the D.C. Police Department.
oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
AG Schwalb wrote in a post on Friday, “This is the gravest threat to Home Rule DC has ever faced, and we are fighting to stop it.”
oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
AG Schwalb wrote in a post on Friday, “This is the gravest threat to Home Rule DC has ever faced, and we are fighting to stop it.”