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Alan Greenblatt

Latest articles by Alan Greenblatt

The US almost tore itself apart to get to 50 states. Can DC make it 51?
Explainers

As the federal response to protests in Washington over the death of George Floyd have added urgency to the quest for DC statehood, we look at why achieving that status has proven so complicated.

By Alan Greenblatt