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The freedom to vote must be protected. Money in politics must be reduced. The democratic process must reflect our diverse electorate. Demos is committed to creating an inclusive democracy.

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Groundbreaking State-by-State Scorecard Grades Economic, Civic and Political Conditions for Building Power for Residents

Dēmos releases the Power Scorecard, a groundbreaking state-by-state snapshot of economic, civic, and political conditions that are conducive to building economic and political power for people. 

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Statement on the 2024 U.S. General Election

Over the next four years, people power will be more important than ever in making our democratic process and economy work for our communities.  

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Cancel Registration of 1,600 Voters Just Days Before the Election

"Protections like the National Voter Registration Act are there for a reason. It is unconscionable that the Court is permitting a voter purge this close to an election"

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For My Mom, Voting Took a Village

Explores one Vietnamese family's journey of overcoming language challenges and navigating a complex voting process to help their mom vote for the first time. 

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League of Women Voters of Ohio v. LaRose
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We are challenging the new process for conducting Ohio’s primary election. It will deprive Ohioans of their fundamental right to vote and fail to allow voters to register up to 30 days prior to the election, in violation of the National Voter Registration Act.

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Economic Justice
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The current go-it-alone economic system has created record inequality and stalled mobility for the next generation. A new paradigm must be created.

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