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51st: Why Statehood, Why Now?

51st: Why Statehood, Why Now?

Update: 2020-09-22

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Three major events in 2020 bring D.C.'s lack of representation into the spotlight: the coronavirus pandemic, protests near the White House against police brutality, and a historic statehood vote in Congress. This is the first episode of 51st, from WAMU's What's With Washington.

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51st: Why Statehood, Why Now?

51st: Why Statehood, Why Now?

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