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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

Role of the Election Assistance Commission in NVRA Implementation: Testimony of Scott Novakowski

Democracy Program Senior Policy Analyst Scott Novakowski delivers testimony before the Election Assistance Commission on its role in NVRA implementation, September 6, 2007.
Testimony and Public Comment
Scott Novakowski

Who Pays:The Winners and Losers of Credit Card Deregulation

It has been nearly two decades since the credit card industry was deregulated with the promise of bringing greater competition and lower prices to consumers. Under the shield of deregulation, credit card companies have shifted the cost of credit to individuals least able to afford it. As this report
Research
Tamara Draut
Jennifer Wheary

Testimony on Massachusetts Voter ID proposals

On the problems with legislative proposals that would mandate strict photo identification requirements for voting.

Testimony and Public Comment
Brenda Wright

Testimony on Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship Proposals

Although photo ID and proof of citizenship proposals are offered as necessary to prevent fraud in elections, we know that the facts do not warrant these extreme measures.

Testimony and Public Comment
Brenda Wright

EDR Nevada Testimony

Testimony by Miles Rapoport in support of Election Day Registration.
Testimony and Public Comment
Miles Rapoport

Fusion Voting: An Analysis

 
Policy Briefs
Myriah Pahl

Oregon Fusion Ballot Testimony

Miles Rapoport testifies before the Oregon State Legislature on the merits of fusion balloting.
Testimony and Public Comment
Miles Rapoport

House Financial Services Committee Testimony

Miles Rapoport testifies on March 23, 2007, at the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services' hearing on "The Role of Public Investment in Promoting Economic Growth".
Testimony and Public Comment
Miles Rapoport

EDR Oregon Testimony

Testimony of Miles Rapoport in support of Election Day Registration.
Testimony and Public Comment
Miles Rapoport

Senate Testimony on Higher Education Costs, Student Debt

Demos Vice President of Policy and Programs Tamara Draut testifies before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension regarding higher education costs and student debt.
Testimony and Public Comment
Tamara Draut