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How an Important Federal Law Can Help Millions of Low-Income People Register to Vote Through State Public Assistance Agencies

A Primer for Advocates on the National Voter Registration Act
Policy Briefs
FRAC
Demos
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When the Rainbow is Not Enough

LGB+ Voices in the 2019 Black Census
Research
Black Futures Lab
Demos
Color Of Change
SocioAnalitica Research
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Amicus Brief in Fowler v. Benson

The suspension of driver’s licenses for unpaid criminal justice fines and fees should be found unconstitutional.
Litigation
Demos
National Council for Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Women

Everyone's America

26 state policies for a race-forward, populist agenda to empower all Americans.
Research

Kavanaugh Has an Unsettling Record on Democracy

Judge Kavanaugh's record raises serious concerns that he would expand the power of big money in politics, weaken voter protections, and insulate the president from the rule of law.
Research

Toward a Vision for Racial Equity & Inclusion at Starbucks: Review and Recommendations

Once an institution accepts the premise that all people, regardless of their background, have the potential to thrive and contribute to the success of an organization, they can begin to recognize systemic disparities and gaps as flaws to be addressed.
Research
Heather C. McGhee
Sherrilyn Ifill

Social Exclusion: Black People Have Everything to Lose Under Trump

Repeatedly during his campaign, Donald Trump appealed to black voters by asking, “What do you have to lose?” We now have enough evidence to answer the question definitively: everything.
Research
Algernon Austin

Race-Class Narrative Survey Report (Indiana)

For the last year, we—Demos, Anat Shenker-Osorio (ASO Communications) and Ian Haney López (author of Dog Whistle Politics), —have partnered in an ambitious multi-phase project to build an effective new narrative on race, class, and democracy. The central question we’ve explored is how to engage
Research

Race-Class Narrative California Dial Survey Report

For the last year, we—Demos, Anat Shenker-Osorio (ASO Communications) and Ian Haney López (author of Dog Whistle Politics), —have partnered in an ambitious multi-phase project to build an effective new narrative on race, class, and democracy. The central question we’ve explored is how to engage
Research

Missouri Voter Protection Coalition Sends Advocacy Letter to Missouri Officials Demanding Compliance with National Voter Registration Act

Dear Secretary Ashcroft and Director Walters, As grassroots and non-profit voter advocates in Missouri, we work to remove barriers that impede the right to vote and discourage democratic participation. Missouri is in violation of provisions of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA),
Testimony and Public Comment

Social Exclusion: The Decisions and Dynamics that Drive Racism

How social exclusion blocks Black people from full participation and power in the United States.
Research
Connie Razza

Race-Class Narrative Minnesota Dial Survey Report

For the last year, we—Demos, Anat Shenker-Osorio (ASO Communications) and Ian Haney López (author of Dog Whistle Politics), —have partnered in an ambitious multi-phase project to build an effective new narrative on race, class, and democracy. The central question we’ve explored is how to engage
Research

U.S. Representatives: Oppose the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act

This bill unravels important consumer safeguards that protect American consumers and leaves communities of color particularly vulnerable.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub
Vijay Das