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The author argues the opinion that the U.S. Congress has the right to grant representation to Washington, D.C. through legislation instead of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The creation of the District of Columbia in that document is presented. The author cites case law that the Congress has the broadest possible authority over the District, and that such a law would not conflict with the 23rd Amendment granting D.C. the vote in presidential elections.

The article examines the various proposals to grant citizens of the District of Columbia representation in the U.S. Congress. The conflicting clauses in the U.S. Constitution that have so far prevented this measure are given. The options that have at one time or another been considered by the Congress are a constitutional amendment, passing a statute making the District a state, and retrocession, in which District residents would, for voting purposes only, be counted as residents of Maryland.

The article provides information on the sudden improvements transpired in the areas around Washington D.C. including the technological, communications and Internet industries in Silicon Valley. It can be recalled that the state was tagged as a snake pit of legislators, lawyers, and lobbyists before its improvement. The federal government attributed to its development through the change in political leaders and government.

Reflects on the transformation of Washington, D.C. into a place where people come not to alter or influence political life so much as to experience the thrill of watching it up close. Influx of ideological conservatives into the city to help advance the so-called Reagan revolution; Failure of the Heritage Foundation to transfer young Reagan political appointees to permanent civil service position in government; Background on the controversy involving Craig J. Spence, a right-wing Washington consultant, journalist and socialite, who is being implicated in an unfolding sex scandal involving a ring of male prostitutes who proffered their services to key officials of the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George Bush.

The article discusses the prevalence of sexual harassment cases in the political circles of Washington D.C. owing to ambitious people willing to compromise to rise in the political arena. Topics discussed include the eruption #MeToo episode involving sexually harassed women rebelling against their perpetrators in film industry, forced resignations of numerous Congressmen following their sexual overtures, and ouster of Democratic senator Al Franken after being charged with sexual offense.

An interview is presented with several U.S. mayors including Karen Freeman-Wilson, Pete Buttigieg and Eric Garcetti. Topics discussed include what Washington D.C. can learn from local government, their views on how to develop bipartisan working relationships, and cultural divide and lack of trust between metropolitan and non-metropolitan U.S.

The article focuses on the proposal for relocation of federal government offices and federal employees out of Washington DC, Washington. Topics discussed are identifying of a new place with focus on cost savings and national security by politician Warren Davidson, attitude of political parties Republicans and Democrats over shifting of political hub, and opposition by economist Stephen Fuller, predicting economic impact.

Compares the prospects of statehood for Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Opponents' arguments against statehood; Response of statehood supporters; Why the Republican administration supports Puerto Rican statehood but opposes D.C. statehood.

The article discusses the failure of the government of Washington D.C. to master the techniques of self-government. Issues concerning the constitutional amendment passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that provides Washington D.C. two senators and possibly two representatives in the U.S. House and voting rights of residents in the state are tackled. Moreover, it addresses the employment of African Americans and whites in the city government. Consequences of socially enlightened policies in the state are also explored.

Focuses on the reasons for the failure of Washington D.C. mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly. Promises made by Kelly at the time of replacing mayor Marion Barry; Claims made by Kelly that she has eliminated more than 1600 city jobs; Reasons cited by her for the financial crisis faced by the city; Racial accusations by Kelly at individual members of the U.S. Congress; Failure to fulfill her promise to tame the city government's payroll; Similarities between Kelly and Barry, pointed out by D.C. Council chairman John Wilson; Relations of Kelly with the press; Refusal by Kelly to allow the public to see her offices.

The author could not vote on Election Day. The author is not a Negro living in a Southern state. The author is neither a felon nor a minor. The author is a citizen of the District of Columbia. The author and his neighbors felt as strongly about many of the national issues raised in this campaign as any of their fellow Americans, but the author and his neighbors were barred from the ballot because they live in the U.S. capital. U.S. Congress enacts all local laws of Washington D.C., approves the tax rate and fixes the size of the annual budget of Washington D.C., and President of the U.S. appoints the District's executive officers and judges; but residents have no voice in choosing either the Congress or the President. As the author ask himself how this situation arose, he observe regretfully that not every District resident wants it changed.

An interview with political columnist Ron Fournier is presented. Topics discussed by Fournier during his interview include his dismay with regards to the stagnation in Washington, his interest in critiques on the state and the real America, the change that must be done to the state, and his consideration of Arlington as a good place to stay.

The article discusses aspects of the cost-benefit analysis for the Scared Straight programs of the Washington State Institute for Public Policy. It examines the inefficacy of the program for the public policy of the state. It also cites the direct funding of the state government to the economic activities. INSET: Defining Terms.

The article discusses the issues relating to granting the statehood to the District of Columbia. Topics discussed include the introduction of New Columbia Admission Act and statehood bill in 1993; Walter Smith, executive director of DC Appleseed, a nonprofit; and the ratification of the 23rd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1961 and the information on the Home Rule Act of 1973.

The author discusses aspects of U.S. President Richard Nixon's role in improving social and economic conditions in Washington D.C.. He is critical of the discussion on this issue form panelists at the meet organised by the National Archives and Records Administration and the Richard Nixon Foundation. Also investigated is Nixon's legacy in the fields of civil rights and Washington (D.C.) self-determination.

Statistics are presented with regard to Washington, D.C. on topics including number of people lacking health insurance, number of people from whom representative Paul Ryan sought support and the number of times his bill was taken to the legislative body House.

The September 2, 2013 issue of the "The New York Times Upfront" magazine that focuses on the integration of U.S. current events into the high school social studies curriculum is presented. Among the issues discussed include government surveillance against terrorist attacks, basic information about Washington, D.C. and experiences of a young veteran in Afghanistan. Several quizzes related to the topics are also offered.

The article discusses the rights, or lack thereof, of the citizens of the United States Capitol Washington, District of Columbia (DC) and the proposition of DC becoming the 51st state. A brief historical overview of how DC was founded is presented, along with information regarding the power of the United States Congress in the district throughout the ensuing two centuries. Also included is historical information concerning DC's first bid to seek statehood in the 1970s, it's poor reputation in the 1990s, and where they stand now on making their residents fully recognized U.S. citizens.

This article relates the historical background of the Foggy Bottom area in Washington D.C. Description of the houses in the area; Overview of the political activities that happened in the area; Information on the early federal days of Foggy Bottom.

Presents comments on political and social issues in Washington D.C., as of March 2003. Ways on how the fantasy of upward mobility influence public policy; Article on peace demonstration that was misreported by 'The Washington Post' on January 20, 2003; Possible consequences of disarming Iraq.

The article presents a history of local government for Washington D.C. since its founding in 1789. The various forms of government before the U.S. Congress enacted the Home Rule Act in 1973 are given. Since then, Washington citizens have elected a mayor and a city council who pass a budget and administer municipal government. Congress, however, must approve all city ordnances and its budget. Residents continue to fight for total self-government.

Reports on the talk around Washington D.C..Reduction to cameo appearances by Bill Clinton now the Democratic Party has chosen John Kerry as presidential nominee; Plan by john Kerry to pitch a middle-income tax break; Pentagon officials who are annoyed by the release of five British prisoners from Guantánamo Bay as they are believed to be linked to al Qaeda; Audit ordered on IRS Commissioner Mark Everson by IRS Commission Mark Everson to prove he doesn't get favorable treatment; Papers of Supreme Court Justice Harry Backmun which reveal that porn evidence used in key obscenity cases is gone; Singer Carole King who is stumping for John Kerry; More.

The article focuses on the 1959 novel "Advise and Consent," by Allen Drury. Topics include its portrayal of the permanent political class in Washington, D.C., the concept of the 'Great American Novel,' and how power can affect people's behavior. Information is provided on the book's description of Washington, D.C. during the 1950s.

Presents some reflections and recommendations to President Bill Clinton for the improvement of the Control Board of the District of Columbia. Appointments to the control board; Responsibilities of the control board; Challenges faced by the board; Difficulty in achieving management reform and restructuring; Reasons for the city's operational difficulties.

Analyzes the reasons why the District of Columbia has not been granted statehood. District residents are the only tax-paying US citizens who are denied representation in Congress. Concludes that racial prejudice against the District's mostly black and Democratic populace has kept D.C. from becoming a state. Statehood bill before Congress; Statehood proponents and opponents.

Features the proposed attack of the United States Congress on the autonomous rule enjoyed by Washington, D.C. Church service attendance of Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry; Economic and social condition of the city; Congressional budget reduction recommendation for the city; Fight of Barry against Congressional meddling; Support from the poor sector of the city; Giving city assets up.

Focuses on former mayor Marion Barry's candidacy in the 1994 mayoral elections in Washington D.C. Imprisonment since 1991 on a drug charge; Changing perceptions of race and class in the city; Career background; Marriages; Role models; Aim to reduce crime in the city.