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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
supreme court

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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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.
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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
The Supreme Court

Supreme Court's Student Loan Decision Underscores Need for Broad-Based Public Goods

"The Supreme Court's decision is another boulder on the chests of millions of Americans burdened by the suffocating weight of lifelong student loan debt."
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Taifa Smith Butler
supreme court

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

Federal Judge Hears Challenge Against Voter Suppression Bill in Florida

SB 7050 Imposes Restrictions on Civic Participation and Discriminates Against Non-Citizen Voters
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Dēmos: “The fact that this Court agreed to hear Moore v. Harper demonstrates the dire need for reform.”

We are glad that the Court ruled today in favor of our democracy and took the opportunity to firmly shut down any future arguments around this theory not rooted in law or precedent.
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Shelby County v. Holder at 10—We’re Fighting for an Inclusive Democracy

For too long, Black and brown people have been kept out of the promise of our democracy. If we are serious about building a just, multiracial democracy, we must restore the VRA and expand opportunities for participation in our democracy.
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Ashley Tjhung