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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
Avalon Betts-Gaston at a microphone (via The 19th)

Why Mothers are Part of the Push to Restore Voting Rights for People in Prison

“In their genesis, they’re about preventing Black people in the South from voting. So especially in our pursuit of a multiracial, inclusive democracy, these laws can’t exist.”
In the media
Barbara Rodriguez
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Meet Estee Konor, Associate Director of Litigation 

Konor uses litigation to build power and support movement work
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Microphones and recording devices gathered around a person

Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler Statement on the 58th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

We need a democracy that works for everyone in it
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Taifa Smith Butler
Anoa Changa

Meet Anoa Changa, Director of Communications

Changa leverages the power of media to build power for Black and brown communities and change the status quo.
Blog
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Reclaiming Freedom and Liberty As We Honor Black History

Our work doesn't end when Black History Month does.
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Taifa Smith Butler
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Dēmos Responds to Supreme Court Hearing on Student Debt Relief

"Any action, plan, or agenda not rooted in equity to address the student loan debt crisis undermines America’s legitimacy in being a world leader that truly cares about the future of its people."
Press release/statement
Taifa Smith Butler
Workers walking and talking in a warehouse

The SCOTUS Case Quietly Threatening Worker Power

It's no coincidence that SCOTUS is choosing a moment when Black and brown workers are building power to threaten labor's gains.
Blog
Daniella Zessoules
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Dēmos Responds to President Biden's State of the Union Address

“The state of the union will be strong as long as the Biden Administration focuses on an agenda that creates a just economy and strengthens our democracy.”
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Taifa Smith Butler
Angela Hanks with Background

Want to cut spending, Republicans? Liberals have some ideas for that.

“It’s overly simplistic — and wrongheaded economic policy — to simply focus on budget cuts without considering the costs.”
In the media
Paul Waldman
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Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler: Police Violence Threatens Lives, Communities and Our Democracy

This epidemic must stop, and it must stop now
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Taifa Smith Butler