Democracy

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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Blog

June 12, 2025

Demos

Meet Alix Gould-Werth, Chief of Programs & Strategy

From the heart of economic justice advocacy to the corridors of the Department of Labor, Gould-Werth's journey exemplifies the power of leveraging research in the service of equity and community.

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There Has Never Been a Better Year to Mark the Anniversary of the 14th Amendment

This anniversary provides an opportunity for us to reacquaint ourselves with their history and to recommit ourselves to the work of ensuring their enforcement.

Blog

July 9, 2025

Dēmos Staff

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In Budget that Will Hurt Millions of Everyday Americans, Republicans Show Who They’re Working For

"These cuts to lifesaving safety net programs and critical infrastructure, are not meant to improve the lives of everyday Americans, but instead to subsidize tax giveaways for the wealthiest elite."

Press release/statement

July 4, 2025

Taifa Smith Butler

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Who Are North Carolina's 1.5 Million Missing Voters?

In this report, Dēmos and Southern Coalition for Social Justice expose a crisis in North Carolina's democracy and its voter rolls, and share commonsense policy solutions to fix it.

Research

June 25, 2025

Demos

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

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