GWU Students for DC Statehood

“It’s going to be the first statehood bill that the house has voted on in over 25 years... people outside of D.C. are really starting to take notice of this issue and take momentum behind it.” The GW Hatchet

D.C. to receive statehood vote for the first time in nearly 30 years The House of Representatives’ Oversight Committee passed a bill Tuesday that would make D.C. the 51st state.

Check out one of The GW Hatchet's latest articles to learn about Senator Elizabeth Warren's recent petition calling for D.C. statehood, and hear from local D.C. advocates themselves!

Senator joins D.C. advocates in fight for statehood Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., joined a growing chorus of District advocates late last month when she launched a petition supporting D.C. statehood.

Exciting news!