DC has suffered unprecedented abuses in 2011. Are you tired of DC residents being treated like second-class citizens? Join JUFJ and DC Vote for a White House Rally, and tell President Obama to stand up for DC!
Our actions are making a difference. In response to our protests, the White House threatened a veto of a bill that violates DC Home Rule and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC), Chairman of the House Oversight Subcommittee, declared "I was not elected to be D.C. mayor, and I don't aspire to be."
In the coming weeks, however, we expect more assaults on DC's local laws, including marriage equality. As the Washington Post stated, "Obama and Senate Democrats would oppose such a move, but it’s unclear whether they consider the issue a deal-breaker" in negotiations on the national debt ceiling and the 2012 budget.
We must voice loud opposition to convince our friends that infringement on DC's autonomy IS a deal-breaker. The stakes are high, and you can make a difference. Attend the White House Rally for DC Democracy with DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC Vote, the National Urban League, the National Organization of Women, the Women's National Democratic Club, Alliance For Justice, the Anacostia Coordinating Council and others. It will be a family-friendly event with musical performances, inspirational speakers, a poster-making station and more.
The JUFJ contingent will meet beforehand for a picnic snack/Shabbat kiddush, and then proceed to the major rally. Please email Lizzie (lizzie@jufj.org) if you are interested in joining the JUFJ group!
We look forward to seeing you at DC Vote's first White House rally!
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