District of Columbia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice

Dc democracy: dc Appleseed works to ensure robust democratic participation by dc residents at both the local and federal level. We are determined to end taxation without representation for dc residents. To make this happen, we pursue both congressional voting rights and dc statehood. While pursuing statehood as the ultimate solution, dc Appleseed simultaneously works to ensure home rule is respected and that dc residents maintain some autonomy in local governance.

Education & youth: dc Appleseed believes that all District children deserve a quality education. We work on policy interventions to ensure educational equity in early childhood education and special education services.

Health & environment: dc Appleseed works to address the serious health disparities that impact our community. Our recent work in this space includes several projects. We work in collaboration with government, Law firm, and foundation partners to address dc's hiv epidemic. After more than 20 years, dc Appleseed continues to serve as a leading voice for the restoration of the anacostia river as a safe and vital resource for community members. Dc Appleseed also spent a decade compelling the group hospitalization and medical services, Inc. (ghmsi), a subsidiary of carefirst, to fulfill the charitable obligation of its charter. Dc Appleseed additionally works with the District of Columbia government to support and enhance the efforts of the city's gun violence prevention resources.