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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

Holiday Season is a Tough Time for Low-Wage Federal Contractors

’Tis the season to be jolly. But not for everyone. Happiness is a lot easier for those paid a fair wage, which apparently is not what many federal contractor employees get. In a complaint filed Monday with the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division, the Communications Workers of America (CWA)
In the media
Joe Davidson

Demos Statement on the 2017 New York Votes Act

NEW YORK, NY – Jodeen Olguín-Tayler, Vice President Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Demos, a New York-based public policy organization and think tank, issued the following statement in response to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s pledge to introduce the 2017 New York Votes Act:
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D.C. Bill Protects Job Applicants' Credit Histories

Washington, D.C., is the latest jurisdiction to consider legislation to prevent employers from conducting credit history screens for most job applicants. Currently 11 states, New York City and Chicago have passed legislation limiting the use of credit checks in the hiring process. The states include
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Roy Mauer

The Wrong Lessons to Learn from this Election

To tackle the economic anxiety gripping the nation, Democrats must elevate topics of racism and xenophobia in order to address issues surrounding class and economic dislocation.
In the media
Vijay Das

Can Trump "Drain the Swamp"? Will He Try?

Here are five things to watch for from Trump
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Adam Lioz

Here's How States and Cities Can Fight Climate Change and Inequality in the Trump Era

President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature climate policies—the Clean Power Plan and the Paris Agreement on global emissions reductions. If he is successful, we will need a Plan B that the Republicans cannot obstruct. That means turning
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Heather McGhee & Robert B. Reich

The Truth About the White Working Class: Why It's Allergic to Voting for Democrats

What’s up with working-class whites? It’s a question that’s been asked for decades, and has been raised again recently in the discussion surrounding an Alec MacGillis piece examining Matt Bevin’s recent election gubernatorial win in Kentucky, which could leave many in Kentucky without Medicaid.
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Sean McElwee

D.C. Bill to Bar Credit Check Access on Job Applicants

The D.C. Council is considering a bill that would bar businesses from performing credit checks on job applicants. Supporters of the legislation say credit histories can be inaccurate and indicate little about workers’ character.[...] “Our research shows poor credit more often tells a story of
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Ryan M. McDermott

We're Thankful for You

Thank you. For speaking out against racism and injustice. For taking the time to understand the issues deeply. For refusing to let hate go unchallenged. For the diverse and democratic future you envision. For committing your time, energy and resources to creating that future. For all that and more
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Heather C. McGhee

D.C. Council to Debate Emergency Legislation on Campaign Finance Reform

D.C. Council member Kenyan R. McDuffie said he will introduce emergency legislation to bar contributions to political action committees during non-election years in an effort to close what some view as a major campaign finance loophole before the start of 2017. “It’s important that we address the
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Jasper Scherer