We have bigger fish to fry

The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a very painful period, but now we can’t afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference.

I do not support renaming the area Liberty Plaza.

The Black Lives Matter mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a very painful period, but now we can’t afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference.

The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a very painful period, but now we can’t afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference.

The devastating impacts of the federal job cuts must be our number one concern.

I can confirm that there is an internal investigation on making sure that all of our members did what they were supposed to do according to MPD policy.

a living, breathing testament to the energy, creativity, and resilience of our community.

Go-go is the heartbeat of D.C.

strengthens our creative economy by attracting visitors, supporting local artists, and fostering community engagement.

it is unconscionable.

People have started to say to me, Mayor, why are we paying taxes? Why do not we withhold our taxes and see what happens?

Our Congresswoman should be able to vote for us.

We were given, I believe, some of what we requested.

that full lack of autonomy can only be addressed by statehood.

congressional interference in D.C.'s local affairs and the denial of statehood have very real consequences for D.C. residents.

It is not fair, and it is something that should change.

the right of an elected legislature to make the laws that it chooses.

My views on how to make the city safer are well known, and I believe that they were confirmed by voters last year in bringing me back for a third term.

You rightly point out that a simple legislation approved by this Congress could make us a state, just like 37 other states that have been admitted to this great Union.

Absolutely 100 percent. Members of the Council have been supportive of our efforts, the Congresswoman's efforts...

D.C.'s lack of statehood has real financial consequences as well.

the D.C. National Guard in response, which the White House has not chosen to actually do.

the D.C. National Guard in response, which the White House has not chosen to actually do.

President Biden has been a vocal supporter of D.C. home rule and statehood for Washington.