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Missing Voters: The Real Threat to Alabama's Democracy

More than 815,000 Alabamians are missing from the electoral process. In this report, Stand Up Mobile, Dēmos, and Southern Coalition for Social Justice examine who's missing, why, and what Alabama must do to fix it.

Research
Beverly Cooper
Dustin Tyler Broughton
Keshia Morris Desir
Jens Manuel Krogstad
Lucy Krueger
Sarah Ovaska
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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. 

Policy Briefs
Nick Wertsch
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Amicus Brief in Trump v. Barbara

Dēmos submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara challenging the Trump Administration’s executive order to end birthright citizenship.

Testimony and Public Comment
Demos
The Campaign Legal Center
Common Cause

When Congress Went to College

Comparing Tuition Then and Now At Our Elected Officials' Alma Maters

Research

Everyone’s Economy

25 Federal Policies to Lift Up Working People

Research

Demos Remarks on Arguments in Ohio Voter Purge Case

Demos Senior Campaign Strategist, Vijay Das, gave the following prepared remarks urging the Supreme Court to rule in favor of protecting the freedom to vote. 

Testimony and Public Comment
Vijay Das

Demos Remarks on Republican Tax Plan

"We know this: the super rich and corporations don’t need a tax cut. The 1 percent are doing just fine."

Testimony and Public Comment
Vijay Das

Demos Remarks on Acting CFPB Director

President Trump should follow the letter of the law and allow the Senate to confirm a new Director of the CFPB. 

Testimony and Public Comment
Vijay Das

To Move Is To Thrive: Public Transit and Economic Opportunity for People of Color

This report presents findings on the use of public transit by people of color and on the potential jobs benefits that people of color can gain from investments in public transit.

Research
Algernon Austin

Public Comment of Allie Boldt, Counsel at Demos, Before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Thank you. My name is Allie Boldt, and I’m an attorney at Demos, an organization working to advance equality and inclusive democracy through advocacy and litigation. We’ve been partnering with CASA of Virginia and the Residents of Fairfax County Coalition to analyze how County policies can and must
Testimony and Public Comment

How So-Called “Right to Work” Laws Aim to Silence Working People

What misleadingly named “right to work” laws do, how they silence workers’ collective voice, and what their impact has been in states that adopt them.

Research
Amy Traub

Demos urges Department of Labor to implement and enforce Obama’s overtime pay rule

Dear Ms. Smith,
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Overview of 18 Amicus Briefs Filed In Support of the Battle Against Ohio’s Illegal Voter Purges

Amicus Briefs Opposing Ohio’s Purge Practices Include Former DOJ Officials; State Governments; Ohio Election Administrators; and Many Others

Litigation