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This report makes the case that we should create jobs for the unemployed directly and immediately in public employment programs that produce useful goods and services for the public’s benefit.

Research
Philip Harvey

A Maryland Partnership Bank will generate new revenue for Maryland, save local governments money, and make our businesses less dependent on the Wall Street banks.

Policy Briefs
Heather C. McGhee
Jason Judd
On March 29th, 2011 Public Works hosted a webinar on ways to take advantage of tax season as an opportunity to communicate a different story about the role of taxes in our country. While it focuses on Tax Freedom Day, it includes universal examples for any situation. This guide provides strategies
Research
Public Works

Kansas is considering a bill to require all voters to present government issued photo identification at the polls. It has more important problems.

Policy Briefs
Tova Wang
Jennifer Lohr
Testimony of Allegra Chapman Counsel, Demos
Testimony and Public Comment
We have analyzed the likely impact on voter turnout should Hawaii adopt Election Day Registration (EDR). Under the system proposed in Hawaii, eligible voters who miss the current 30-day deadline for registering by mail may be able to register to vote on Election Day. The availability of Election Day
Policy Briefs
Jonathan Nagler
Americans use credit cards millions of times every day. The convenience and utility of revolving credit has become a way of life for most families. However for some, it has also become a lifeline.
Policy Briefs
Jose Garcia
Jennifer Wheary
Hearing of the Hawaii House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary February 10, 2011
Testimony and Public Comment
Steven Carbó

Missouri is considering a bill requiring all voters to present government issued photo identification at the polls. The fact that Missouri is introducing a restrictive voter identification bill is particularly unfortunate considering the legislature passed such a bill in 2006 and it was struck down

Policy Briefs
Tova Andrea Wang
Youjin B. Kim
Strong voter participation and engagement are fundamental to a healthy democracy. Efforts to restrict access to voting fly in the face of this important goal. Alarmingly, despite another midterm election in which nationally only 41 percent of eligible persons voted, many states are now renewing
Policy Briefs
Tova Andrea Wang