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Capital Gains - The Long Fight for D.C. Statehood
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

Sarah and Stephen discuss HR 51 - the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Is it right that 700,000 Americans are denied basic rights and representation, while living in the nation’s capital? Does the constitution actually allow for D.C. to become a state? We break down all the arguments. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com