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When thinking about campaign finance issues, I always like to step back and think about the following question, which really motivates much of my work: How can we ensure adequate representation in a democracy and, more to the point, how will a particular rule, regulation or decision impact
Testimony and Public Comment
Lisa J. Danetz
A Nelson hold is a wrestling move used to pin an opponent.  The Montana Supreme Court recently upheld its century old restrictions on corporate political spending, finding that the State had a compelling interest in protecting its state government from corruption, encouraging the full participation
Policy Briefs
Liz Kennedy

The Supreme Court got it supremely wrong when it held that corporations had the same rights as people to spend money in elections.

Policy Briefs
Liz Kennedy

By Democracy Program Director Steven Carbo

Testimony and Public Comment
Steven Carbó

Demos and Young Invincibles partnered to complete the State of Young America report, the first comprehensive look at the economic challenges facing young adults since the Great Recession. 

Policy Briefs

It’s been a politically and socially tumultuous year, with far too many setbacks and too few victories on the key challenges facing Americans today. Our Year in Review captures some of those ups and downs, with a focus on the events that defined the boundaries of our political debate and the actions

Research
Tamara Draut
David Callahan

When someone from another country goes through the difficult process of becoming a naturalized American citizen, he or she should be entitled to full participation in our nation's democracy.

Research
Tova Andrea Wang
Youjin B. Kim

On Tuesday, December 13th, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled the RESTORE the American Dream for the 99% Act. The bill, if passed, would create more than 5 million jobs and save more than $2 trillion. This is a comprehensive plan to put America back to work by reversing the failed

Policy Briefs

New USCIS Guidance on Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies

Policy Briefs
Young Invincibles and Demos partnered to complete The State Of Young America report, the first comprehensive look at the economic challenges facing young adults since the Great Recession.  In addition, we conducted a groundbreaking poll with Lake Research Partners and Bellwether Research &
Policy Briefs
Young Invincibles