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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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DeSantis Still Can't Find Enough Employees for His Voter Fraud Crackdown

The Florida governor created a new office for prosecuting election crimes — but no one wants to work there.
In the media
Akela Lacy
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US economy adds 187,000 July jobs in sign labor market is cooling

Figure is less than expected in first jobs report since Fed raised interest rate to 22-year high
In the media
Lauren Aratani
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Sound ON Podcast: A Sit-Down With The Acting Secretary Of Labor

Chief of Programs at Demos, Angela Hanks on Black employment in this jobs report, wage growth, and the Fed rate hike - what damage that could do to the economy.
In the media
Joe Mathieu
Kailey Leinz
For Us Not Amazon action involving Black organizers dressed for cold weather, carrying 'I am not disposable' signs and carrying an American flag.

Laying the Foundation for a 22nd-Century Democracy

The inspiring leaders of our 22nd Century Conference panel left me with three big takeaways about the future of our nation.
Blog
I voted stickers in black, red, and blue

Pay attention to local elections, your freedom depends on it

In the media
Taifa Smith Butler
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The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Demos President Taifa Smith Butler joins Colin to discuss Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the Biden administration's economic agenda, and extremist attacks on education.
In the media
Ground level view of the Wall Street Stock Exchange

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.
Blog
Daniella Zessoules
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Essence Fest 2023: Reflections on the Restorative Power of Black Women 

I never cease to be amazed by how much power exists when Black women come together to reflect on where we’ve been, analyze where we are, and strategize on where we need to go.
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Kiara Pesante Haughton
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.
Blog
Ashley Tjhung
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Unveiling the Top-Down Influence: How Extremist Legislators’ Xenophobic Language and Attitudes Encourage White Supremacist Violence

Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. We need accountability and action to stop the dissemination and spread of white supremacist rhetoric.
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Karan Manohar