Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition, commonly referred to as simply
Stand Up!, is a grassroots, nonpartisan citizens advocacy group. Founded in 1997, the aim of Stand Up! is to achieve full
statehood for the
District of Columbia, defined by the group as full control of the local budget, with no review or veto by
Congress of the District's budget or local laws, its own locally elected or appointed judges, and full voting representation in the United States House and Senate.