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New York — Millions of low-income Americans can be brought into the political process through proper implementation of an often-neglected provision of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), according to a report published recently by Demos, and cited in yesterday's New York Times editorial, 

“Representation can vary wildly, and it matters crucially to how your case turns out."

Might the Trump presidency be propeling us toward a Third Reconstruction?

Models and policy recommendations for boosting civic engagement and fortifying American democracy.

The Democratic candidates have revived an old progressive debate about whether big business can be regulated, or must be broken up.

The Bill of Rights has been a central touchstone for Americans throughout history, especially when faced with existential challenges to the legitimacy of American government.

President K. Sabeel Rahman explains why Demos works on racial equity, an inclusive democracy, and an economy free of barriers.

If included, analysts predict the question would effectively deter 6.5 million people – overwhelmingly from historically undercounted communities – from participating in the 2020 Census.

Delaware Passes Law to Count Incarcerated Persons at their Home Addresses for Redistricting

Becomes Second State To Adopt Reform Ensuring Fairness and Accuracy of Redistricting

Dover — On June 30, the Delaware Senate passed a bill ensuring that incarcerated persons will be counted as residents of their home addresses when new state and local legislative districts are drawn in Delaware. The bill previously passed in the House, and is now awaiting Governor Jack Markell's signature.