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Threats to Ballot Access: New Report Examines Risks of Wrongful Voter Removals Across the Country

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

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August 10, 2023

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Unfinished Business: Revisiting Dodd-Frank and the Path to Economic Progress

On the anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act, we reflect on recent banking failures and the inequities inherent in our current financial system. 

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Daniella Zessoules
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A Supreme Court Power Grab: Attacking Federal Agencies to Advance an Extremist Agenda

Why the Court's decision to limit the EPA's power to regulate water access is yet another case of eroding the power of the other branches of government at the expense of Black and brown people.

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Ashley Tjhung
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Supreme Court's Rejection of Affirmative Action Widens the Divide: Dēmos Calls for Renewed Efforts to Combat Systemic Racism

“The 14th Amendment is supposed to be a shield against racism, and now it’s being used as a sword.” 

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Groundbreaking State-by-State Scorecard Grades Economic, Civic and Political Conditions for Building Power for Residents

Dēmos releases the Power Scorecard, a groundbreaking state-by-state snapshot of economic, civic, and political conditions that are conducive to building economic and political power for people.
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New Analysis Shows Successes, Lessons Learned from Home Repair Program

The Whole Home Repairs Campaign illustrates the power of organizing and community-involved decision-making in addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis
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Statement on the 2024 U.S. General Election

Over the next four years, people power will be more important than ever in making our democratic process and economy work for our communities.
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Taifa Smith Butler
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Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Cancel Registration of 1,600 Voters Just Days Before the Election

"Protections like the National Voter Registration Act are there for a reason. It is unconscionable that the Court is permitting a voter purge this close to an election"
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A smiling Vietnamese family stands together outdoors, with two women wearing "Vietnamese American Votes" stickers, symbolizing their participation in the voting process. The image reflects pride and unity, emphasizing the role of community support in encouraging voter participation.

For My Mom, Voting Took a Village

Explores one Vietnamese family's journey of overcoming language challenges and navigating a complex voting process to help their mom vote for the first time.
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Phi Nguyen
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New Report on Voter Language Access Finds Gaps, Successes, and Opportunities in Voting Rights Act and State Policies

Federal language access laws do not fully address the American electorate’s diverse language needs
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Tennessee Ranks Among the Worst States for Voter Registration and Turnout, Particularly for Black Voters and Voters of Color, New Report Finds

Underinvestment and Discriminatory Voter Suppression Laws Among Key Contributors to Low Voter Turnout in the Volunteer State
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New Report Uncovers Flaws Behind Databases Used by Mass Voter Challengers

“The right to vote belongs to everyone, but efforts by some groups and individuals to remove voters from state voter rolls using faulty data threatens this fundamental right."
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Demos
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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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Dēmos Lauds HHS, GSA Promotion of Voter Registration Options for Voters

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will ensure that HealthCare.gov online applications now include an optional question for users to request information about registering to vote.
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New U.S. Dept. of Justice Voter Guidance Could Protect More Eligible Voters

"We applaud the DOJ and encourage the Biden administration to continue defending, protecting, and expanding the right to vote."
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Phi Nguyen