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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

Yes, He Can Lift Contractor Pay

The “Procurement Act" allows President Obama to pass an executive order to raise the pay for federal contract workers.
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Jenn Rolnick Borchetta

Why the 1% Should Love Obama

President Obama took the podium for last night’s State of the Union Address at a time when mood of the country is sour—toward the president and toward the economy. [...] Of course, actions speak louder than words. In the speech, Obama announced he will sign an executive order that will force federal
In the media
Daniel Gross

President Obama Announces Executive Order to Raise Wages of Federal Contract Workers

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama announced a “Good Jobs” Executive Order requiring government contractors to raise the minimum wage for their lowest-paid workers to $10.10 fo
In the media

Here's What Any White House Retirement Plan Needs to Do

Details are sketchy about the new retirement plan that President Obama proposed in the State of the Union Address last night, so it's too early to offer any verdict. What causes concern, though, is that the Obama administration has previously floated retirement schemes that would double down on
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David Callahan

Obama Warns Divided Congress that He will Act Alone

President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday to bypass a divided Congress and take action on his own to bolster America's middle class in a State of the Union address that he used to try to breathe new life into his second term after a troubled year. Standing in the House of Representatives chamber
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Steve Holland

Early Education for All: The Promise of Universal Preschool in NYC & Beyond

A compelling vision of free, high-quality preschool for every child in New York City helped to propel Bill de Blasio into the mayor’s office.
In the media

What's Wrong With the Right's Top Talking Points, In Six Charts

Republicans didn't just respond to the State of the Union, they responded four times. The problem is that a lot of their talking points don't stack up with reality. 1) Taxes Are Too High on The Rich In fact, taxes have become less progressive since 1960:
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Sean McElwee

Obama Hikes Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors: How Many Will It Help?

A move by President Obama to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $10.10 an hour is partly an act of symbolism and political tactics, but it promises to have a practical impact on the lives of as many as half a million US workers. [...]
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Mark Trumbull

No, Inequality Isn't a Sideline Issue. It's The Issue

Will Wilkinson is tired of arguing about inequality. He writes,
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Sean McElwee

Executive Order on Federal Contracting Means Real Action on Economic Mobility

When it comes to boosting economic opportunity, President Obama isn’t going to wait for Congress anymore. In his State of the Union Address last night, the President made a powerful statement about employers’ obligation to reward work -- starting with his own obligation as the executive in charge of
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Heather C. McGhee
Amy Traub