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The Warrior on the Hill

The Warrior on the Hill

FromPlacemakers


The Warrior on the Hill

FromPlacemakers

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Oct 24, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Washington, D.C., may be the political center of the free world, but its670,000 residents don’t have a say in the national legislature. What they do have is a“non-voting delegate” in the House of Representatives. Eleanor Holmes Norton canintroduce legislation and vote in committee, but she can’t vote on the House floor.Over the course of 13 terms, the so-called “Warrior on the Hill” been fighting tochange that.
Released:
Oct 24, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (22)

All communities face certain challenges. But some people see challenges as opportunities. On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live. You’ll never look at your community the same way again.