Literally. At least when it comes to federal races.
I am a resident of the District of Columbia, our nation's capital, and I do not have representation in Congress.
According to the Census Bureau, the population of the District in 2005 was 550,000. That's more people than live in Atlanta...or Cleveland...or Portland, OR. In fact, there are fewer than 30 cities in the country with a population larger than that of the District.
Every year I pay my federal income taxes, but I have no say in how those funds are spent. Even worse, Congress is able to exert significant control over the local affairs of the District. Thus, the local representatives that I elect must constantly worry whether their actions are going to provoke members of Congress who have oversight of the place where I live.
If you want to learn more about the DC Voting Rights Act and the broader issue of voting rights for DC, visit DC Vote.
Even in our highly charged political climate, we must remember that this is not a partisan issue. It's about extending a fundamental right to a half million Americans.
If you didn't already know that the residents of your nation's capital are disenfranchised, now you do.
If you already knew, tell someone else who doesn't.