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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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The Corporate Plot to Upend Democracy and Our Economy 

People's Action and Demos have teamed up to call out the bad corporate actors who are spending big to stop President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda—and subverting the will of the people in the process.
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Sondra Youdelman
Daniella Zessoules

Voting Rights Coalition Comes to Agreement with Kansas to Expand Opportunities for Voter Registration

"This agreement to bring the state of Kansas back into compliance with the National Voter Registration Act is a win for the residents of Kansas, who will now have more access to voter registration and greater opportunity to vote and enjoy full participation in the democratic process."
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People’s Action and Dēmos Unveil Report Revealing Corporate Sabotage of Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda

New Report Exposes Corporate Push to Derail Popular, Progressive Provisions in $3.5T Budget Package
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Demos Statement in Response to Federal Agency Actions on Voter Registration

“The actions outlined today are a good start and, with additional consultation, creative thinking, and commitments, have the potential to transform how and where people register to vote all across America."
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Laura Williamson
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The Moment is Now for Federal Agencies to Improve Access to Voter Registration

President Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting requires federal agencies to submit plans to the White House on how they can promote voter registration for eligible persons they serve.
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Shruti Banerjee
Laura Williamson
Line of people waiting to vote

Why Congress Must Pass The Freedom To Vote Act

Congress must act swiftly to advance this pro-democracy legislation. The Freedom To Vote Act is a significant structural voting rights reform package that advances racial equity and moves us toward an inclusive democracy.
Blog
Laura Williamson

Growing Communities of Color & Redistricting: A Statement from the Voting Rights Working Group

State and local governments must commit to ensuring that communities of color can influence and impact the political process by maintaining an open and accessible redistricting process to all members of diverse communities.
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Biden vowed to make racial justice the heart of his agenda – is it still beating?

"Central to the work of racial justice is ensuring that Black and brown, our most marginalized communities, our most marginalized residents of this country, have access to the ballot."
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Lauren Gambino

Demos Applauds Passage of The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Urges Action from Senate

"In addition to the For the People Act and D.C statehood, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is a critical democracy reform bill that will move us toward that ideal. The Senate must now do what it takes to take up and pass this critical bill.”
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Taifa Smith Butler and Heather McGhee on A Woman's Worth Banner

Reflections on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 2021: Why We Must Pay Black Women What They’re Worth

A commitment to paying Black women what we’re worth isn’t just about money. It’s about making sure we—and our communities—have a seat at the table.
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Taifa Smith Butler