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August 6, 2025

Neda Khoshkhoo

60 Years Later, the Voting Rights Act Needs to Be Revived and Paired With a Bold Economic Agenda

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor those who strived for that victory by defending its true legacy—one that demands not just political participation, but economic justice as well.

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Trump’s Politicization of BLS Marks an Attack on Our Economy and Democracy

Trump’s attack on the Bureau of Labor Statistics and, more broadly, on facts, marks another step closer to authoritarianism.

Press release/statement

August 5, 2025

Taifa Smith Butler

Protestors carrying a sign with the 14th Amendment on it

There Has Never Been a Better Year to Mark the Anniversary of the 14th Amendment

This anniversary provides an opportunity for us to reacquaint ourselves with their history and to recommit ourselves to the work of ensuring their enforcement.

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July 9, 2025

Dēmos Staff

In Budget that Will Hurt Millions of Everyday Americans, Republicans Show Who They’re Working For

"These cuts to lifesaving safety net programs and critical infrastructure, are not meant to improve the lives of everyday Americans, but instead to subsidize tax giveaways for the wealthiest elite."

Press release/statement

July 4, 2025

Taifa Smith Butler

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