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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

Too Little, Too Late: Why Marco Rubio’s Dream Act Won't Help the GOP with Latinos

Republicans concluded long ago that granting a path to citizenship to the undocumented would hurt their electoral prospects dramatically.
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The Biggest Gulf In American Life

This is the fourth interview in the Black History Month series "Perspectives on Black Politics in the Age of Obama." It has been selectively edited for print, but the full audio will be available at wbai.org. The other interviews can be found at demos.org/rakim-brooks.
In the media

Pressuring Apple and Changing Foxconn: Lessons Learned

One core assumption of political economy, going back to Marx, is that the owners of capital will not do anything that benefit workers unless their hand is forced -- either by labor unions or government. When it comes to who gets what under capitalism, the logic goes, raw power is all that counts.
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David Callahan

Family Bonding Matters When Times Are Tough

The young participants in Shake-A-Leg Miami’s Saturday program — mostly kids with physical and developmental challenges — arrive at the aquatic facility in Coconut Grove around noon each week to find some 30 students from MAST Academy waiting for them. Those high school volunteers come to organize
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Brett Graff

Yet Another Way NOT To Decrease Gas Prices

Here is a list of things that do not have an impact on current gas prices.
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J. Mijin Cha

Beyond GDP: Alternative Measures Shows Economy is Doing Better Than Reported

News came out yesterday that the economy may be healthier than previously thought.
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J. Mijin Cha

Paul Ryan's Budget For The One Percent Versus The Budget For All

Priorities of Rep. Ryan's Budget: Click To Visit Full Version
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Amy Traub

The Congressional Progressive Caucus' Budget For All: Quotes Of Support

In the past 72 hours since its introduction, The Budget For All – an innovative, values driven fiscal plan to keep America exceptional in the 21st Century – has inspired support from noted economists, renowned think tanks and cutting-edge advocacy organizations.
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What The House GOP Doesn't Get About Rising Gas Prices

A Shell Oil facility in Singapore If President Obama is responsible for the high gas prices here in the States, is he also responsible for the high prices across the globe?
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J. Mijin Cha

Advocates Salute VA for Changing Prison Gerrymandering Law

On Friday, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed a new law that will give more rural counties the option of avoiding prison-based gerrymandering, helping to ensure fairer representation for incarcerated Virginians. The law, HB13, passed both Houses unanimously. It was sponsored by Delegate Riley
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