Title:
D.C.: Rally at the White House
Message:
Once again, Congress
has included a provision in this year’s budget regarding medical marijuana
in the District. Unlike previous so-called “riders,” this one allows D.C. to
spend its own money to implement our medical marijuana law, but it does say
that the District can’t spend any federal dollars on the program. Of course, at
any time a member of Congress from somewhere far away from D.C. could insert a more
restrictive rider telling the District how it can and can’t spend its own
funds.
I mention
all this because this weekend you have a unique opportunity to stand up for our
home-rule rights. This Saturday, our allies at DC
Vote will be holding a rally at the White
House to “call on President Obama to stand with the 600,000 residents of
the District of Columbia who demand democracy, full equality and full
citizenship.”
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Location: Lafayette Square Park, 16th & H Streets, NW
(in front of the White House)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
Come join
your neighbors for a family-friendly day of music, speakers, and activities in
support of democracy in the District. More details here,
and we hope to see you there!
