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This fact sheet includes a brief overview of why paying for college has become so difficult. Suggestions for how college students can lower their own college costs and information on public policies that can make attending college more affordable are included. TOP FACTS:

New York, NY — Demos, a national research and policy center, is pleased to announce the addition of two new members of its fellows program who are also developing new books under the Demos Books Project:

The era of deregulated finance has shown that without public structures to ensure accountability and fairness, the system can not sustain itself.

Turnout Increases of 4.3 Percent Likely Under Current Proposed Legislation Annapolis, MD — In the historic 2008 presidential election, Maryland ranked 12th among states in voter participation by eligible residents. Voter participation in Maryland could significantly increase if the state passes Same

Authors R. Michael Alvarez (California Institute of Technology) and Jonathan Nagler (New York University) have analyzed the likely impact on voter turnout should Maryland adopt Same Day Registration (SDR). Under the system proposed in Maryland, eligible voters who miss the current 21-day deadline

What kind of new behavior can we expect during the 2010 election cycle?

Demos Issues Statement on CARD Act and Upcoming Financial Regulation Debate; Publishes Background Paper on Consumer Financial Protection Agency

Prisoners will soon be bigger players in those high-stakes redistricting fights thanks to a change in federal policy governing how they're to be counted in the 2010 census. In this week's policy change on prisoner counts, Census officials said they would release data on prison populations to states

Bureau's Action Is First Step Toward Ending Prison-Based Gerrymandering

Community college credentials can play a vital role in creating economic security for young adults while at the same time rejuvenating career opportunities. New York, NY — As President Obama calls for massive increases in Federal college grant aide in the 2011 budget, a new report by the policy