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Though the Supreme Court ruled that Ohio was allowed to continue their purging practices, the Supreme Court also noted that Ohio voters removed from the rolls based on a perceived change of address needed to be given “ proper notice that they would be purged if they didn’t take certain steps.” So
In the media
Caleb J. Gayle
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a package of rules that include a “pay-as-you-go” or “PAYGO” provision, which mandates that new spending be offset by matching cuts or increases in revenue. Demos supports efforts to eliminate PAYGO requirements in federal law.
Press release/statement
Amy Traub
Demos stands in strong support of H.R. 1, a visionary new bill that has the ability to transform our democracy by addressing some of the deep political, racial, and economic inequalities that have contributed to the current crisis of our democracy.
Press release/statement
K. Sabeel Rahman

This report was completed in collaboration with the Advancement Project, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Demos, Faith in Action, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Congress of American Indians, National Urban League, Race Forward, and UnidosUS. These

Policy Briefs
Lake Research Partners
This month, Take Care and Project Democracy hosted a symposium, " Building an Inclusive Democracy: Towards an Action Agenda," the aims of which are strikingly in tune with the points I raise here. One of those posts in particular, “ Defending Inclusion” by K.
In the media

How our work to enforce Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act has resulted in over 3 million new voter registration applications through public assistance agencies.

Research
Laura Williamson
Pamela Cataldo
Brenda Wright
Experian Boost comes with downsides for consumers, according to Amy Traub, associate director of research at the public policy group, Demos. She said lenders will be able to use the data they glean from consumer bank accounts in ways the public may not understand. "It also allows them to make
In the media
Renata Sago
In his final hours as U.S. Attorney General last month, Jeff Sessions issued a memo limiting the Justice Department’s power to pursue and enforce federal consent decrees with local police departments. [...] “This will allow the political leadership of DOJ to let abusive departments off the hook even
In the media
Candice Norwood
Advocates Praise Oklahoma’s Progress Adding Thousands of Voters to Rolls During Three-Year Settlement
Press release/statement
Demos denounces Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s shameless signing of legislation that guts power from newly-elected Democrats.
Press release/statement
K. Sabeel Rahman