Here’s a clip from last night’s Last Week Tonight, where John Oliver breaks down the countless ways Washington DC has been shafted by Congress every time they try to enact laws despite paying taxes like every other state. To help the rest of us envision what the United States would look like if DC were granted statehood, John Oliver teamed up with a cute group of kids to sing a new and improved “50 States” song that finally recognizes DC as the 51st state – or 50th, if we can all agree it’s time for Florida to go.
‘Last Week Tonight’ Explains Why It’s Time for Washington DC to Become the 51st State
