Make DC Square Again
The article discusses the ongoing debate about the representation and financial solvency of Washington, D.C. It highlights the historical context of land cessions to Virginia and the resulting power imbalances. The author argues that restoring D.C.'s original boundaries could improve its financial situation and governance.
- ▪Virginia currently enjoys disproportionate representation in Washington, D.C., benefiting from elevated congressional seats.
- ▪Many federal employees live in Virginia but work in D.C., leading to a lack of political representation for those shaping national policy.
- ▪D.C. has a history of financial struggles and has required federal oversight to maintain solvency.
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Big Tent Ideas Make DC Square Again OPINION SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Curtis Schube Contributor May 24, 2026 10:35 AM ET May 24, 2026 10:35 AM ET Curtis Schube Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Much has been said lately about making Washington, D.C., square again. The focus has been on power imbalances that Virginia enjoys. Indeed, Virginia claims land — and the voters who live there — that were never intended to belong to the Commonwealth.
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