Eleanor Holmes Norton’s brass ring: DC Statehood

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is a third-generation Washingtonian who has been witness to the biggest turning points for the Capital city’s long struggle for civil and political rights. One thing has been constant, though: Citizens of the District of Columbia — federal tax paying citizens — have been denied full voting representation. This week, the House will vote on a bill granting Washington full statehood. That’s the first time that will happen in almost 30 years. And the bill’s sponsor, Eleanor Holmes Norton, talks about it on the new episode of the Political Theater podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices