The National Popular Vote Initiative

[IrishGirl]

Why am I not surprised you didn't mention American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands or Puerto Rico.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I'd probably give them a vote, for independence (And trade) or representation.  The military bases in some of those places would have to be worked out. 

In order to "give them a vote" they have to write a state Constitution and have it ratified, then apply for statehood...and that comes with things like OSHA laws and Minimum Wage laws among other things like Federal taxes...so MOST of them are ill inclined to actually go through the process despite the electoral benefits.  It also means that certain laws won't apply to them as territories (the most famous being Jack McCall's two trials) which gives the governors rights that they would NOT have as a state. 

But, surprisingly, I agree with you I honestly think it's total BS that territories are not given the same rights as states--though I can historically understand why.

[Athos_131]

Thought I listed the U.S. Virgin Islands.

I regret the error.

#Resist

[joan1984]

I only listed the Majority Black population cities who have no Senators.

We have no real House Member either, just a non-voting delegate, however we spend as much on wages and benefits for our Non Senators (Shadow Senators) and Non Representative (Non Voting Delegate) as any State does in salary and benefits, and more than any U.S. City.

DC is a proud Democrat only city, with Athos on every cause I can think of, with no shame at all, and always in serious debt.

We get to vote for President. Choose wrong most always, but hey, it's DC...

Support DC Statehood, so we can change the Name, force a change in every map, worldwide, and spend even more of your tax money than today.

(except DC of course)

Why am I not surprised you didn't mention American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands or Puerto Rico.

#Resist

[Athos_131]

Millennials Need to Start Voting Before the Gerontocracy Kills Us All

#Resist