Democracy

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The Need for Language Access

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What you need to know about federal voting requirements, state and local language access laws, and the linguistic diversity that makes multilingual election materials essential to protecting voting rights.

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The Latest on Democracy

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Blog

October 23, 2025

Taifa Smith Butler

Molly, You in Danger, Girl

A dangerous authoritarian shift is unfolding in real time. Dēmos President, Taifa Smith Butler, calls us to mobilize and act together to defend our democracy.

Dēmos and State Voices Oppose Discriminatory Proof of Citizenship Requirements for Voter Registration

Dēmos, in partnership with State Voices, submitted this public comment opposing adding a documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirement for voters who use the National Mail Voter Registration Form.

Testimony and Public Comment

October 20, 2025

Demos

State Voices

Impact Of Proposed Proof of U.S. Citizenship and Voter ID Requirements on Michigan Voters

How one ballot initiative could make it harder for eligible Michigan voters to participate in our democracy.

Policy Briefs

October 16, 2025

Language Access & State Voting Rights Acts

Effective language access is essential for ensuring that every voter can fully participate in our democracy. Our new case study examines how the Connecticut Voting Rights Act (CTVRA) has become a model for expanding language access beyond what federal law requires.

Research

September 25, 2025

Angelo Ancheta

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