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For too long, Black and brown people have been kept out of the promise of our democracy. If we are serious about building a just, multiracial democracy, we must restore the VRA and expand opportunities for participation in our democracy.  

We are glad that the Court ruled today in favor of our democracy and took the opportunity to firmly shut down any future arguments around this theory not rooted in law or precedent.

“The 14th Amendment is supposed to be a shield against racism, and now it’s being used as a sword.” 

Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. We need accountability and action to stop the dissemination and spread of white supremacist rhetoric.

"The Supreme Court's decision is another boulder on the chests of millions of Americans burdened by the suffocating weight of lifelong student loan debt."

"In this important and insightful book, Michael Edwards lays bare the mythologies surrounding philanthropy and shows it to be exactly what it is — an essential part of our capitalist system, with all the flaws and foibles found elsewhere — good at what it does best but bad at what it's sometimes expected to do. Anyone who wants the truth of philanthropy in America should read this book."

-- Robert B. Reich, Professor of Public Policy, University of California at Berkeley

SB 7050 Imposes Restrictions on Civic Participation and Discriminates Against Non-Citizen Voters

Why the Court's decision to limit the EPA's power to regulate water access is yet another case of eroding the power of the other branches of government at the expense of Black and brown people.

I never cease to be amazed by how much power exists when Black women come together to reflect on where we’ve been, analyze where we are, and strategize on where we need to go.

On the anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act, we reflect on recent banking failures and the inequities inherent in our current financial system. 

The inspiring leaders of our 22nd Century Conference panel left me with three big takeaways about the future of our nation. 

Dēmos examines ballot access issues, voter suppression in AZ, GA, OH, CA, IN, WI, MI, NC, TX, LA 

Turnout Increases of 5 to 10 Percent Possible Under Legislation Currently Before Statehouse

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