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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
Black mother and daughter looking at the city river

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.” 

Press release/statement
Taifa Smith Butler
Government buildings in Washington D.C.

The American Rescue Plan Is a Critical Step Toward Equitable Recovery

The American Rescue Act will provide economic relief and investments in Black and Brown communities. Yet, for all its strengths, there are still significant limitations.
Blog
Amy Traub
Houston Texas February 2021 Winter Storm

How a Lack of Democracy Worsened the Texas Storm Disaster

The winter storm disaster in Texas was a crisis fueled by a failure to address climate change and the influence of oil and gas companies in state and local politics.
Blog
Amy Traub
White House from ground level

Demos Applauds Biden’s Executive Order Aimed at Facilitating Voter Registration, Urges Strong Follow-Through 

New Mandate, Signed on 56th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Requires Federal Agencies to Develop Strategies for Registering Voters
Press release/statement
Brenda Wright
Young adults of color wear "I voted" stickers

Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Voter Registration Through Federal Agencies Could Help Millions of Potential Voters

On the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, President Biden announced an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to submit plans to the White House within 200 days on how they can promote voter registration for eligible persons they serve.
Blog
Adam Lioz
HR1

Demos Lauds House Approval of H.R. 1 

The For the People Act outlines a vision of what’s possible when our nation lives up to its promise of being a place where all people can lift their voices via their votes and their small dollar contributions.
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Why Lessons From Black History Demand That D.C. Becomes The 51st State

Washington's history is Black history — and D.C. statehood is its future.
In the media
Laura Williamson
Ericka Taylor
US Capitol Building from a distance

To Keep His Promises to the Black Community, Pres. Biden Must Prioritize Building an Inclusive Democracy

While Biden inspires hope, our democracy has let down Black communities for far too long.
Blog
Joshua Harmon
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Black Workers at Amazon Warehouse Have the Power to Keep Making History

The hardships faced by Amazon’s warehouse employees are well known and now Black workers in Alabama are organizing, challenging power, and leading the efforts to become unionized.
Blog
Amy Traub

President Biden’s Plan To Change Credit Reporting And Scoring

"Black and Latinx borrowers [are] more likely to be denied credit than white borrowers and more likely to be charged higher interest rates [...]. [O]ne of many ways the financial deck is stacked against Black and brown consumers.”
In the media
Michelle Black
Caroline Lupini

'I also defaulted': Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley reveals her experience with student loan debt

"Black student debtors "are 16 percent more likely to be in default or seriously delinquent than white student debtors; Latino borrowers are 8 percent more likely."
In the media
Aarthi Swaminathan