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Stop Employment Credit Checks Testimony Before the New York City Council

Over the past decade, Demos has conducted extensive research on credit card debt among low- and middle-income households. As part of this research, we have become increasingly concerned with how families are being financially penalized for being in debt, making it difficult, if not impossible, for them to ever get out of debt. In 2012, we surveyed a nationally representative sample of about a thousand low- and middle-income households that were carrying credit card debt for three months or longer. I was the principal researcher on that study.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Testimony: Increasing Compliance with Section 7 of the NVRA

How effective implementation of Section 7of the NVRA helps millions of people get registered to vote.

Testimony and Public Comment
Lisa J. Danetz

Testimony on the Accuracy and Use of Credit Reports

One motivation for this hearing is the recent study by the Federal Trade Commission finding that one in five American consumers identified material errors on their credit reports that were substantiated by the credit reporting agencies.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Testimony on Low-Wage Work: How Our Tax Dollars Drive Inequality

Good Afternoon. My name is Amy Traub and I am a senior policy analyst at Demos. We are a public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. I would like to thank the Progressive Caucus for this opportunity to provide testimony on our recent research.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Testimony On Employment Credit Checks In Massachusetts

I’m pleased to be here today to testify on House Bill 1744, “An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers.”
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Georgia Failing to Offer Voter Registration to Public Assistance Clients

ATLANTA, GA — Citing clear evidence that low-income Georgia residents are being denied a legally-mandated opportunity to register to vote, attorneys sent a pre-litigation notice letter to Secretary of State Brian Kemp demanding that the Secretary immediately act to bring Georgia into compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) or face litigation.

Press release/statement

Testimony on the Effects of Student Debt on Our Economic Wellbeing and the Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act

Good morning, my name is Catherine Ruetschlin and I am a policy analyst at Demos, a non-partisan public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. Access to an affordable higher education is central to the work of Demos because, despite its growing expense, a college degree remains a young person’s best bet for raising her standard of living and securing a place in the middle class.
Testimony and Public Comment
Catherine Ruetschlin

Public Comment of Allie Boldt, Counsel at Demos, Before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Thank you. My name is Allie Boldt, and I’m an attorney at Demos, an organization working to advance equality and inclusive democracy through advocacy and litigation. We’ve been partnering with CASA of Virginia and the Residents of Fairfax County Coalition to analyze how County policies can and must be strengthened to protect immigrant community members facing unfair and terrifying policies at all levels of government.
Testimony and Public Comment

Testimony of Demos Counsel, Allie Boldt, Before Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety Performance Oversight Hearing

Thank you for the opportunity to testify here today.
Testimony and Public Comment
Allie Boldt

Testimony to Laura Evangelista, Department of Financial Services Re: Comments on Proposed Family Leave Benefits Coverage Regulations

Dear Ms. Evangelista: Dēmos writes to submit comments on the proposed regulations regarding family leave benefits coverage. We thank you for the opportunity to comment on these proposed regulations.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Testimony of Amy Traub, Before NYC Commission on Human Rights RE: recommended provisions to Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act

Dear Deputy Commissioner Sussman, Dēmos appreciates the opportunity to offer comments on proposed rules to amend New York City’s Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act (Local Law 37 of 2015). We are a non- partisan public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. We are a national organization proud to be based here in New York City.
Testimony and Public Comment

Testimony to the New York Workforce Development Joint Budget Hearing on Paid Leave

Thank you, Members of the Workforce Development Joint Budget Hearing, for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of a strong paid family leave program in New York State.  My name is Amy Traub and I am a Senior Policy Analyst at Demos. Demos is a public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. Paid family leave is critical to ensuring an equal chance in our economy for all working New Yorkers. 
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Department of Labor Public Comment to Establish Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

Demos is a non-partisan public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. We were proud to be among the advocates who called for an executive order establishing paid sick leave for federal contractors. We write today in strong support of Executive Order 13706 and the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule implementing it.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Testimony of Amy Traub before the U.S. Senate on “Economic Security for Working Women”

Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Alexander, and Members of the HELP Committee: I greatly appreciate this opportunity to speak to you about economic security for working women, particularly the experience of women in the retail industry. My name is Amy Traub and I am a senior policy analyst at Dēmos. Dēmos is a non-partisan public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Testimony of Amy Traub before the U.S. House, An Overview of the Credit Reporting System

Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Meeks, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to submit the following statement for the record as part of today’s hearing.
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Court Rules that New Mexico Is In Violation of Federal Voter Registration Law

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A coalition of voting rights groups scored a major victory yesterday in their lawsuit against New Mexico’s Human Services Division (HSD) and Secretary of State Mary Herrera, with a ruling by a U.S. District Judge that the State of New Mexico is in violation of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). 

Press release/statement

Fast-Food Workers Deserve a Higher Wage in New York State

The fast food industry is the main driver of compensation inequality in the most disparate sector of the economy, with a CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 2013 of over 1000-to-1.

Testimony and Public Comment
Catherine Ruetschlin

Testimony on Massachusetts Credit Check Bill

Thank you Chairman Wolf, Chairman Scibak, and Honorable Members of the Committee for this opportunity to present testimony. My name is Amy Traub and I am a senior policy analyst with Dēmos. Dēmos is a public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. I’m pleased to be here today to testify on Senate Bill 123, “An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers.”
Testimony and Public Comment
Amy Traub

Policy & Research

The Demos policy and research team develops race-forward progressive policy ideas and analysis for policymakers and grassroots organizations fighting for economic, social, and political power.

We analyze the policies, practices, and power dynamics that maintain racial inequality and exclude

Litigation

Demos battles in the nation’s courts to tear down barriers to democracy, confront exploitation in our economy, and advance racial justice.

Our lawsuits combat voter suppression, much of it rooted in the history and present reality of racial subordination and white supremacy. We take on unlawful