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\"People's
On the 100th Day of the first Trump Administration, we are in the streets of Washington D.C. to show the world and our leaders that we will resist attacks on our people, our communities and our planet.
\u00a9 Tim Aubry \/ Greenpeace<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

WASHINGTON, DC (March 10, 2025) \u2013 <\/strong>In response to the BOWSER Act<\/a> introduced by Rep. Andrew Ogles and Sen. Mike Lee meant to repeal the DC Home Rule<\/a> alongside the push<\/a> to remove Washington D.C\u2019s inspiring Black Lives Matter mural, Dr. Folabi Olagbaju, Greenpeace USA Democracy Campaign Director, said<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n

“The BOWSER Act is a blatantly racist attack on DC home rule and yet another attempt by radical right wing lawmakers to strip Black and Brown communities of their rights and self-determination. DC\u2019s majority Black and Brown residents deserve the same rights as other people living in the United States: they should be allowed the autonomy of self-governance and full representation in federal legislation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

“The recent efforts to erase evidence of Black resistance demonstrate just how far these extremist congressional officials will go \u2013 not to address the most pressing issues facing our communities, but to divide us.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n

The BOWSER Act is part of a broader pattern of federal overreach aimed at undermining progressive cities and states. Greenpeace USA calls on all members of Congress to reject this assault on democracy and affirm DC residents’ rights by voting against this bill.<\/p>\n\n

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Greenpeace USA <\/strong>is part of a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace USA is committed to transforming the country\u2019s unjust social, environmental, and economic systems from the ground up to address the climate crisis, advance racial justice, and build an economy that puts people first. Learn more at www.greenpeace.org\/usa<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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