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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

Demos Sends Letter to Senators Opposing Confirmation of John K. Bush to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit & Damien Schiff to the Court of Federal Claims

Dear Senators: We the undersigned organizations write to oppose the confirmation of John K. Bush to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Damien Schiff to the Court of Federal Claims due to their troubling views on the issue of money in politics.
Testimony and Public Comment
Various Social Justice Organizations

Accelerating the Vote: How States Are Improving Motor-Voter Registration Under the National Voter Registration Act

This report assesses the impact of better Motor Voter compliance on voter registration rates and shares model procedures that state motor vehicle departments should consider. 

Research
Stuart Naifeh

Demos Signs Letter Sent to Secretaries of State Regarding Pence Kobach Commission Data Request

Dear Secretary of State:
Testimony and Public Comment

Public Funding for Electoral Campaigns

How 27 states, counties, and municipalities empower small donors and curb the power of big money in politics

Research
Juhem Navarro-Rivera
Emmanuel Caicedo

Centering Marginalized Communities: A Framework for Intersectional Money in Politics Events

All money in politics events should be planned in a way that elevates the most marginalized voices.

Research
Jasmine Gomez
Allie Boldt

Demos calls on Congress to support and enact “Jobs and Infrastructure” legislation

The American Society of Civil Engineers has graded our infrastructure a D+, poor and at risk. Congress must act.

Testimony and Public Comment
Connie M. Razza

The Steal: The Urgent Need to Combat Wage Theft in Retail

How and why two types of theft—wage theft and shoplifting—are treated so differently.

Research
Amy Traub

Demos Joins Letter to Congress to Oppose President Trump's $4.5 billion Request for Mass Deportation Agenda

Dear Chairman Cochran, Vice Chairman Leahy, Chairman Frelinghuysen and Ranking Member Lowey:
Testimony and Public Comment
National and State Organizations

Demos Joins 191 Other Organizations in Opposing Trump’s Mass Deportation Act (H.R. 2431)

Dear Member of the Judiciary Committee:
Testimony and Public Comment

National Organizations Condemn Governor Abbott for Signing Senate Bill 4

Dear Governor Abbott, We the undersigned faith, labor, civil rights and social justice organizations, which represent a wide cross section of America’s diverse communities, strongly condemn your decision to sign into law the unconstitutional, racist and anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4. As Governor of
Testimony and Public Comment