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Empirical data showing policymakers, organizers, and progressives that there is clear public support for the notion that racism is a divide-and-conquer tactic creating distrust, undermining belief in government, and causing economic pain for everyone, of every color.
National online dial survey results from testing various race, class, and democracy narratives
The working class today is much more complex and diverse than the white, male, manufacturing archetype often evoked in popular narratives.
The Debt-Free College Act of 2018 would create a new federal-state partnership that re-funds our neglected system of public colleges and job training.
Policy Briefs
March 22, 2018
A 50-State Look at Rising College Prices and the New American Student
Research
February 22, 2018
Comparing Tuition Then and Now At Our Elected Officials' Alma Maters
Research
February 15, 2018
25 Federal Policies to Lift Up Working People
Research
January 31, 2018
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
January 10, 2018
"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
December 1, 2017
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
November 27, 2017
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
November 15, 2017
In January 2016, Oregon became the first state in the country to implement Automatic Voter Registration. It was a resounding success.
Policy Briefs
July 26, 2017
Sean McElwee
Brian Schaffner
Jesse Rhodes
How 27 states, counties, and municipalities empower small donors and curb the power of big money in politics
Research
June 28, 2017
Juhem Navarro-Rivera
Emmanuel Caicedo
How and why two types of theft—wage theft and shoplifting—are treated so differently.
"With the Supreme Court split four-to-four on so many critical issues, the stakes could not be higher."
Testimony and Public Comment
March 23, 2017
For four decades, the Supreme Court’s flawed approach to money in politics has gutted common-sense protections against the power of special interests and wealthy individuals. This defies our core democratic values.
Research
March 14, 2017
Adam Lioz
Juhem Navarro-Rivera
Sean McElwee
We write to urge you to reject President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to a lifetime appointment on the nation’s highest court.
Testimony and Public Comment
March 9, 2017
Heather C. McGhee
Brenda Wright
Adam Lioz
Big-money politics is a key barrier to people of color achieving equal representation.
Research
February 28, 2017
This Explainer describes the legal requirements states must follow when maintaining voter rolls.
Research
February 15, 2017
How past racial injustices are carried forward as wealth handed down across generations and reinforced by “color-blind” practices and policies.
Research
February 6, 2017
Amy Traub
Laura Sullivan
Tatjana Meschede
Thomas Shapiro