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Dēmos examines ballot access issues, voter suppression in AZ, GA, OH, CA, IN, WI, MI, NC, TX, LA 

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An illustration of a Black woman viewed from behind through a magnifying glass, with a background of financial graphs and currency notes.
For decades, labor market data has shown a difficult truth: Our economy has never worked for everyone —especially Black women.
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Daniella Zessoules
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Latino Justice
Poder Latinx
Demos
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A line of people waiting to vote
On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor those who strived for that victory by defending its true legacy—one that demands not just political participation, but economic justice as well.
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Neda Khoshkhoo
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Trump’s attack on the Bureau of Labor Statistics and, more broadly, on facts, marks another step closer to authoritarianism.
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Taifa Smith Butler
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A man and a woman smiling at one another with financial icons behind them such as quarters, bills, and the U.S. Treasury building.
In May, Dēmos held a national convening of financial justice leaders to reimagine our financial systems and build community wealth through public banks. These are our top takeaways.
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Candace Milner
Will Spisak
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Instead of spending trillions to widen disparities, Congress could have made childcare more affordable, improved the nation’s crumbling housing stock, and created a much-overdue program for paid family and medical leave.
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Eliana Golding
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This anniversary provides an opportunity for us to reacquaint ourselves with their history and to recommit ourselves to the work of ensuring their enforcement.
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Dēmos Staff
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"These cuts to lifesaving safety net programs and critical infrastructure, are not meant to improve the lives of everyday Americans, but instead to subsidize tax giveaways for the wealthiest elite."
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Taifa Smith Butler
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At least 1.5 million North Carolinians, nearly one in five eligible voters, do not participate in elections.
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Juneteenth – A picture of a father and child
Juneteenth isn't just about celebrating freedom — it's a reminder of the moral consequences of power-hoarding systems and what communities can do for themselves. Learn why that lesson matters more than ever today.
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Candace Milner