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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
Cover of 'Solving the Affordability Crisis' by People's Action and Dēmos: a rising staircase of icons representing groceries, health care, energy, housing, and child care, each topped with dollar bills."

Solving the Affordability Crisis

The affordability crisis is the result of policy choices — and different choices can reverse it. This report from Dēmos and People's Action traces why housing, utilities, food, health care, and child care have become unaffordable, and five structural solutions for building a people-powered, racially just economy.

Policy Briefs
Demos
People's Action
A Black care worker in scrubs reviews a clipboard with an older Black woman seated on a couch. In the background, composite images show caregivers working with children and supporting elderly adults, overlaid with illustrated icons representing justice, economic opportunity, and care.

Empowering Care Workers: The Key to a Better Care Economy

Good care jobs are the foundation of a good care economy. Empowering care workers through better pay, stronger protections, and collective voice would improve care quality, reduce workforce shortages, and advance racial and economic equity.

Policy Briefs
Nick Wertsch

On The Second Anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC: Remarks at New England Law, Boston

When thinking about campaign finance issues, I always like to step back and think about the following question, which really motivates much of my work: How can we ensure adequate representation in a democracy and, more to the point, how will a particular rule, regulation or decision impact
Testimony and Public Comment
Lisa J. Danetz

Top 10 Nelson Take-Downs Of Citizens United

A Nelson hold is a wrestling move used to pin an opponent.  The Montana Supreme Court recently upheld its century old restrictions on corporate political spending, finding that the State had a compelling interest in protecting its state government from corruption, encouraging the full participation
Policy Briefs
Liz Kennedy

10 Ways Citizens United Endangers Democracy

The Supreme Court got it supremely wrong when it held that corporations had the same rights as people to spend money in elections.

Policy Briefs
Liz Kennedy

Testimony in Support of Same Day Registration in West Virginia

By Democracy Program Director Steven Carbo

Testimony and Public Comment
Steven Carbó

The State of Young America: Key Facts

Demos and Young Invincibles partnered to complete the State of Young America report, the first comprehensive look at the economic challenges facing young adults since the Great Recession. 

Policy Briefs

The Year In Review: What 2011 Meant For The 99%

It’s been a politically and socially tumultuous year, with far too many setbacks and too few victories on the key challenges facing Americans today. Our Year in Review captures some of those ups and downs, with a focus on the events that defined the boundaries of our political debate and the actions

Research
Tamara Draut
David Callahan

From Citizenship to Voting: Improving Registration for New Americans

When someone from another country goes through the difficult process of becoming a naturalized American citizen, he or she should be entitled to full participation in our nation's democracy.

Research
Tova Andrea Wang
Youjin B. Kim

Why We Need To Restore The American Dream For The 99%

On Tuesday, December 13th, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled the RESTORE the American Dream for the 99% Act. The bill, if passed, would create more than 5 million jobs and save more than $2 trillion. This is a comprehensive plan to put America back to work by reversing the failed

Policy Briefs

Voter Registration for New Americans

New USCIS Guidance on Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies

Policy Briefs

The State of Young America: Facts & Statistics on Young Latinos

Young Invincibles and Demos partnered to complete The State Of Young America report, the first comprehensive look at the economic challenges facing young adults since the Great Recession.  In addition, we conducted a groundbreaking poll with Lake Research Partners and Bellwether Research &
Policy Briefs
Young Invincibles