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Language Access & Local Voting Rights: A Case Study of Arabic Language Assistance in Michigan Communities

This case study examines how two Michigan cities, Dearborn and Hamtramck, responded to gaps in federal language-access protections and expanded access to Arabic-language voting assistance at the local level.

Research
Angelo Ancheta
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Winning Universal Child Care in New Mexico

In 2025, New Mexico became the first state in the country to implement universal child care—a historic milestone that shows what is possible when movements build power over the long term.

Policy Briefs
Nick Wertsch
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Voting Rights and Representation in the Aftermath of Louisiana v. Callais

This brief examines what the Supreme Court's Callais decision means for communities of color, what has already changed in its wake, and what reforms — from state voting rights acts to proportional representation — can meet this moment.

Policy Briefs
Angelo Ancheta

Fusion Voting: An Analysis

 
Policy Briefs
Myriah Pahl

Oregon Fusion Ballot Testimony

Miles Rapoport testifies before the Oregon State Legislature on the merits of fusion balloting.
Testimony and Public Comment
Miles Rapoport

House Financial Services Committee Testimony

Miles Rapoport testifies on March 23, 2007, at the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services' hearing on "The Role of Public Investment in Promoting Economic Growth".
Testimony and Public Comment
Miles Rapoport

EDR Oregon Testimony

Testimony of Miles Rapoport in support of Election Day Registration.
Testimony and Public Comment
Miles Rapoport

Senate Testimony on Higher Education Costs, Student Debt

Demos Vice President of Policy and Programs Tamara Draut testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension regarding higher education costs and student debt.
Testimony and Public Comment
Tamara Draut

Improving Access to Voting: A Report on the Technology for Accessible Voting Systems

Basic demographic data reveal much about the need for better access to the voting process. Studies have shown that 20% of the population of the U.S. has one or more disabilities and that approximately 10% of that number live with severe disabilities and that about 20% of U.S. adults with
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Senate Testimony on Growth Of Credit Card Debt and Credit Industry Practices

Demos Vice President of Policy and Programs Tamara Draut testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs regarding the growth of credit card debt and credit industry practices.
Testimony and Public Comment
Tamara Draut

Borrowing to Stay Healthy: How Credit Card Debt is Related to Medical Expenses

Health care costs are rising sharply, placing stress on employers, individuals, and families. As employers look to rein in benefit costs, they are increasingly turning towards health insurance options that feature greater employee cost sharing through higher deductibles, co-payments, and other forms
Research
Mark Rukavina

Young Adult Economic Series, Part 4: The High Cost of Putting a Roof Over Your Head

Over the past decade, rents and home prices in major cities across the country have escalated rapidly. As young adults transition from college into the workforce, already owing an average of $20,000 in student loan debt, securing affordable housing in the current market can pose an overwhelming
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Young Adult Economic Series, Part 3: Generation Debt

Debt has become a generation-defining characteristic for today's young adults. The problem often begins with student loan debt, which today affects both community college and university students. In addition, today's young adults are relying more on credit to cover basic living expenses
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