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The Legacy of Juneteenth, Building Power in the Midst of Justice Delayed

Juneteenth isn't just about celebrating freedom — it's a reminder of the moral consequences of power-hoarding systems and what communities can do for themselves. Learn why that lesson matters more than ever today.

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Candace Milner
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Acts of Political Violence Threaten Free Speech, Undermine Everyone’s Political Voice

Regardless of where one’s political views lie, elected officials should be able to do their jobs and constituents should be able to make their voices heard freely and without fear. We categorically condemn all acts of political violence, in any form.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Meet Alix Gould-Werth, Chief of Programs & Strategy

From the heart of economic justice advocacy to the corridors of the Department of Labor, Gould-Werth's journey exemplifies the power of leveraging research in the service of equity and community. 

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Demos
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Kidnapping our Neighbors, Unleashing the Military on Cities Is Harmful, Dangerous Political Theater

The Trump Administration's latest string of attacks on immigrant communities represents an extreme overreach of federal power, violates our fundamental rights, and threatens to undermine our democracy.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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What This Moment Requires: Resisting the Backlash and Holding the Vision for an Enduring, Multiracial Democracy

Dēmos’ 25th anniversary is more than a milestone. It’s a call to action.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Dēmos Welcomes Alix Gould-Werth, former Dept. of Labor Official, as Chief of Programs 

Gould-Werth brings extensive expertise on poverty and inequality issues and a passion for racial and economic justice 

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Demos
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National Latino & Voting Rights Organizations File Lawsuit Against Florida's “Racist and Unconstitutional” Law Excluding Immigrants from Civic Participation

Poder Latinx, LatinoJustice PRLDEF and Dēmos Challenge HB 1205  

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Public Dollars and Living Wages

Federal agencies spend nearly $760 billion annually on contractors, paid for by our tax dollars. The scale of their spending has the potential to reshape entire industries across our economy—to either create dignified jobs with living wages or reinforce poverty and exploitation.

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Nick Wertsch
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Don’t Be Fooled, GOP Tax Plan Is Bad for Working People and Families

Behind the GOP's populist facade lies a tax plan that would benefit corporations and wealthy households while cutting programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Read more to learn how their tax plan could actually impact working people.

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Eliana Golding