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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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Good Jobs & Worker Power
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The Latest on Economic Justice
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Algernon Austin

Affordable Housing For All

How We Can Fix the Housing Affordability Crisis
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Demos Objects to the Department of Labor’s Proposed Overtime Rule

The Department's proposed "EAP Rule" fails to sufficiently safeguard working people.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub
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The Climate and Community Protection Act Is One of the Nation's Boldest Climate Bills

The CCPA is a climate bill, a racial justice bill, a public health bill, and an economic development bill. We need it to be all of these things.
Testimony and Public Comment
Adrien Salazar
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Why We Need the Housing Justice for All Platform in New York State

New York State is in the midst of a housing crisis. Right now, there is a policy platform under consideration that could address the crisis.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amshula K. Jayaram
Meet the Experts
Lew Daly
Lew Daly
Senior Policy Analyst and Senior Advisor, Policy Development
Adrien Salazar
Adrien Salazar
Campaign Strategist, Climate Equity
Amy Traub
Amy Traub
Associate Director, Policy & Research
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Democratic Reform
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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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