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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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Taifa Smith Butler

Claiming Permanent Power: How D.C. Residents Are Building the Third Reconstruction

They’re not waiting for statehood to practice self-determination

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Black Women Are Being Left Behind in a Changing Labor Market

We examine the persistent racial divide in women's unemployment, what's driving it, and how policymakers can address the structural conditions that limit Black women’s ability to thrive. 

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Daniella Zessoules
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Voters Issue a Renewed Call for Governance, People-Centered Policies

Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler responds to the 2026 midterms: The people have spoken, and it’s time to govern.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Recent numbers show a "strong economy" that is leaving workers behind as prices rise

Even when jobs are being created and wages are going up, workers can still struggle to get ahead when the cost of everyday essentials rises faster.

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Daniella Zessoules
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Lydia Casmier Anway
Director of Economic Justice
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Daniella Zessoules
Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice
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Candace Milner
Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice
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Eliana Golding
Associate Director, Budget & Tax Policy
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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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