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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

A Warning for Our Mess at the Polls in November

The good folks at Demos, led by the indefatigable Liz Kennedy, released a report today about the legal underpinnings under what Demos predicts will be an epidemic of direct voter challenges at the polls themselves come November. This, alas, is neither new — challenging Hispanic voters at the polls
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Charles Pierce

Prisons Over Professors: Wrong Priorities in California Budget Cuts

A non-partisan policy analysis group, California Common Sense (CACS), released a report last Thursday called “ Winners and Losers: Corrections and Higher Education in California” that shows how the state has reduced higher education funding while simultaneously increasing it for the state prison
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Jack Grauer

Strong Enforcement Of Voter Protections Needed In New Hampshire To Stop “Bullies At The Ballot Box”

As the elections approach, strong enforcement of voter protections is needed to prevent attempts to block New Hampshire voters from casting their ballot, according to a report released today by voting rights groups Demos and Common Cause.
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Strong Enforcement Of Voter Protections Needed To Stop “Bullies At The Ballot Box”

NEW YORK – As the elections approach, strong enforcement of voter protections is needed to prevent attempts to block voters from casting their ballot, according to a report released today by voting rights groups Demos and Common Cause. The study, “Bullies at the Ballot Box: Protecting the Freedom to
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Are Strikes Good for America’s Middle Class?

Chicago teachers themselves will say it: nobody wanted to go on strike. But today, after ten months of fruitless efforts to negotiate a fair contract, the city’s classrooms are empty and educators are walking picket lines for the first time in 25 years. At first glance, the strike looks like a
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Amy Traub

Strong Enforcement Of Voter Protections Needed In Ohio To Stop “Bullies At The Ballot Box”

As the elections approach, strong enforcement of voter protections is needed to prevent attempts to block Ohio voters from casting their ballot, according to a report released today by voting rights groups Demos and Common Cause. The study, “Bullies at the Ballot Box: Protecting the Freedom to Vote
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Strong Enforcement Of Voter Protections Needed In Colorado To Stop “Bullies At The Ballot Box”

As the elections approach, strong enforcement of voter protections is needed to prevent attempts to block Colorado voters from casting their ballot, according to a report released today by voting rights groups Demos and Common Cause.
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Stimulus and the Silent Green Revolution

Ross Anderson has a great interview at The Atlantic with Michael Grunwald, author of The New New Deal. In his book, Grunwald details the history of ARRA, including extensive research on its impact on clean energy research and development.
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J. Mijin Cha

Strong Enforcement Of Voter Protections Needed In Pennsylvania To Stop “Bullies At The Ballot Box”

As the elections approach, strong enforcement of voter protections is needed to prevent attempts to block Pennsylvania voters from casting their ballot, according to a report released today by voting rights groups Demos and Common Cause. The study, “Bullies at the Ballot Box: Protecting the Freedom
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Strong Enforcement Of Voter Protections Needed In Florida To Stop “Bullies At The Ballot Box”

As the elections approach, strong enforcement of voter protections is needed to prevent attempts to block Florida voters from casting their ballot, according to a report released today by voting rights groups Demos and Common Cause.
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