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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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Candace Milner

The Legacy of Juneteenth, Building Power in the Midst of Justice Delayed

Juneteenth isn't just about celebrating freedom — it's a reminder of the moral consequences of power-hoarding systems and what communities can do for themselves. Learn why that lesson matters more than ever today.

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Acts of Political Violence Threaten Free Speech, Undermine Everyone’s Political Voice

Regardless of where one’s political views lie, elected officials should be able to do their jobs and constituents should be able to make their voices heard freely and without fear. We categorically condemn all acts of political violence, in any form.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Kidnapping our Neighbors, Unleashing the Military on Cities Is Harmful, Dangerous Political Theater

The Trump Administration's latest string of attacks on immigrant communities represents an extreme overreach of federal power, violates our fundamental rights, and threatens to undermine our democracy.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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What This Moment Requires: Resisting the Backlash and Holding the Vision for an Enduring, Multiracial Democracy

Dēmos’ 25th anniversary is more than a milestone. It’s a call to action.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Phi Nguyen
Director of Democracy
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Angelo Ancheta
Senior Research and Policy Counsel
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Neda Khoshkhoo
Associate Director, Democracy
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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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