US Politics
The End of an Era: Eleanor Holmes Norton's Departure and the Unfinished Fight for D.C.'s Democracy
After 18 terms representing Washington, D.C., the iconic Eleanor Holmes Norton will not be on the general election ballot, a generational shift marking the end of an era for a city whose residents are denied full voting rights in Congress. It is a deeply emotional moment, highlighting both the fragility of democratic representation for DC residents and the urgent, ongoing struggle for the full self-governance and dignity that every American citizen deserves.
