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"Ensuring that all eligible South Dakotans, particularly Native Americans who have been systemically disenfranchised by the state, have the right to vote puts us a step closer to realizing a more just, inclusive, democracy.”

In the midst of extreme efforts to undermine our democracy we need our government to take urgent action to protect and promote the fundamental right to vote

Young people are finding more inspiration than ever to vote and participate in the political process. President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting offers significant opportunities to make voter registration easier for youth voters.

Finds Widespread Violations of Rights of Low-Income Persons under The National Voter Registration Act

How U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can assist thousands of New Americans to register to vote.

How this Executive Order can be a tool to fight voter suppression, and why President Biden and the agencies cannot waste any more time in seeing it through. 

In spite of the obstacles, the people of Georgia organized, knocked on doors and cast their ballots — resulting in the surge toward this runoff. Over the next month, it is imperative that every single eligible Georgian turnout and make their voices heard at the polls.

In the face of anti-voter restrictions, Black and brown voters across Georgia showed they would not be deterred from making their voices heard. 

Angela joins Moms Rising CEO Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner to talk worker power and a new generation of unions, and why a multiracial democracy is essential for a thriving economy.

If we are to make any progress toward a just, inclusive, multiracial economy and democracy, we must shift power toward Black women. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has pushed changes that critics say made it harder to vote. 

Demos President Taifa Butler explains what true democracy looks like, and why what we have right now just ain’t it.

President Joe Biden needs to do more to meet the needs of people of color.

Our work doesn't end when Black History Month does.

"Any action, plan, or agenda not rooted in equity to address the student loan debt crisis undermines America’s legitimacy in being a world leader that truly cares about the future of its people."

We need a democracy that works for everyone in it

These wins are a reminder to the nation that rights for some but not for all is not how we build an inclusive democracy.