25 Years of Dēmos

We're celebrating 25 years of work to advance a bold vision for a just and inclusive democracy and economy that reflects a growing and diversifying nation. Read Taifa Smith Butler's reflection on Dēmos’ work to meet the moment and face the future with urgency, optimism, and resolve.

Read Taifa on Dēmos’ 25 Years

Our name means “the people.” It is the root word of democracy, and it reminds us that the true source of our greatness is the diversity of our people.

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Blog

July 15, 2025

Eliana Golding

The Reconciliation Bill Is a Brazen Betrayal of Present and Future Generations

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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.

Blog

July 9, 2025

Dēmos Staff

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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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Who Are North Carolina's 1.5 Million Missing Voters?

In this report, Dēmos and Southern Coalition for Social Justice expose a crisis in North Carolina's democracy and its voter rolls, and share commonsense policy solutions to fix it.

Research

June 25, 2025

Demos

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

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