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Economic Justice

The current economic system has concentrated power in the hands of the few and created record inequality for Black and brown communities. A new paradigm must be created.

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Policy Briefs

April 30, 2026

Eliana Golding

Taxes Explained: Envisioning a More Equitable Tax Code in 2026

What would a truly equitable tax code look like? Dēmos breaks down the congressional proposals that could shift resources away from billionaires and toward everyday people.

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If You Want to Know How the Economy Is Doing, Start with Black Women

Black women are often the first to feel economic pressure and the last to recover. Their unemployment data is a clearer signal of economic health than any topline indicator.

Blog

April 30, 2026

Daniella Zessoules

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Reflections on Dēmos: David Callahan

In the second piece of the series, Dēmos co-founder David Callahan takes us back to the late 1990s—a moment that appeared prosperous on the surface yet held deeper warning signs.

Blog

April 21, 2026

David Callahan

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Reflections on Dēmos: Stephen Heintz

At a time when democratic norms are under authoritarian attack and concentrated power threatens to drown out people’s voices, Stephen Heintz, one of Dēmos’ founding presidents, reminds us why the work of building a multiracial democracy and inclusive economy remains as urgent—and as possible—as ever.

Blog

April 14, 2026

Stephen Heintz

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Meet the Experts

Lydia Casmier Anway

Director of Economic Justice

Daniella Zessoules

Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice

Candace Milner

Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice

Eliana Golding

Associate Director, Budget & Tax Policy

Nick Wertsch

Associate Director, Workplace Justice

Understanding Our Economy By The Numbers

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If we're going to create an economy where all people can regularly meet their daily needs, we must first understand the current state of our economy. This series reveals what labor market data really says about equity, opportunity, and who the economy is—and isn’t—working for.

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The Power Scorecard measures the economic, civic, and political conditions that determine who holds power in our economy and democracy. Explore the data and join us in the work to shift power back to the people.

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The freedom to vote must be protected. Money in politics must be reduced. The democratic process must reflect our diverse electorate. Demos is committed to creating an inclusive democracy.

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