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Over the next four years, people power will be more important than ever in making our democratic process and economy work for our communities.  

"Protections like the National Voter Registration Act are there for a reason. It is unconscionable that the Court is permitting a voter purge this close to an election"

Explores one Vietnamese family's journey of overcoming language challenges and navigating a complex voting process to help their mom vote for the first time. 

Federal language access laws do not fully address the American electorate’s diverse language needs  

Underinvestment and Discriminatory Voter Suppression Laws Among Key Contributors to Low Voter Turnout in the Volunteer State

“The right to vote belongs to everyone, but efforts by some groups and individuals to remove voters from state voter rolls using faulty data threatens this fundamental right."

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will ensure that HealthCare.gov online applications now include an optional question for users to request information about registering to vote. 

"We applaud the DOJ and encourage the Biden administration to continue defending, protecting, and expanding the right to vote."

History and precedent show that the U.S. Constitution empowers Congress to regulate presidential elections, and the Arizona legislature cannot strip Congress of that authority.

The Nebraska legislature was clear: Regardless of ideology or party, voters with past felony convictions deserve a voice. The state’s attorney general and secretary of state threaten to undermine the will of the people.

The federal minimum wage’s 86-year history shows us that we used to know how to get this done. 

The Economic Justice team at Dēmos brings diverse expertise areas and perspectives to our critical mission of ensuring that people have power over the economic forces that shape their lives. Get to know each member and learn about what motivates them to do this work.