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The current economic system has concentrated power in the hands of the few and created record inequality for Black and brown communities. A new paradigm must be created.

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Taifa Smith Butler

This Tax Day, Let’s Lead With Our Values

Public goods exist because we invest in them together, and when they are implemented properly, they expand freedom, dignity, and opportunity for all of us. That is how paying taxes becomes an act of care for our community.

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Recognizing Care as a Public Good

A stronger economy starts with a stronger care system. Treating care as public infrastructure would benefit care recipients, care workers, and caregivers alike, while strengthening the economy for all of us. 

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Nick Wertsch
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The Human Cost of Houseplants: Labor Conditions of Florida’s Plant Nursery Workers

This report exposes the hidden labor crisis behind America's booming houseplant industry and makes the case for a worker-driven accountability model that has already delivered real improvements for workers in other industries.

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Partners for Dignity and Rights
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Looking Beyond the Headline Unemployment Rate: Why the U-6 Underemployment Rate Matters

As 2026 employment data rolls out and we try to make sense of the new year's economy, the U-6 rate offers a less-cited but revealing indicator of labor market health.

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Daniella Zessoules
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Lydia Casmier Anway
Director of Economic Justice
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Daniella Zessoules
Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice
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Candace Milner
Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice
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Eliana Golding
Associate Director, Budget & Tax Policy
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Nick Wertsch
Associate Director, Workplace Justice
Understanding Our Economy By The Numbers
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If we're going to create an economy where all people can regularly meet their daily needs, we must first understand the current state of our economy. This series reveals what labor market data really says about equity, opportunity, and who the economy is—and isn’t—working for.

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The Power Scorecard
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The Power Scorecard measures the economic, civic, and political conditions that determine who holds power in our economy and democracy. Explore the data and join us in the work to shift power back to the people.

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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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