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In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court Chooses Corporate Interests over the American People

"By undermining the power of federal agencies, the Court has supercharged a new battlefield for anti-regulation interests to attack our labor, consumer, and civil rights regulations."

Press release/statement
Taifa Smith Butler

Juneteenth Was Not Freely Given—It Was Won

On Juneteenth's call to justice and the U.S. Supreme Court's role in the eternal quest for Black liberation.

In the media
Common Dreams
Taifa Smith Butler
Aklima Khondoker

In CFPB v. CFSA Decision, the American People Notch a Win Against Predatory Corporate Entities 

Today's ruling is a powerful affirmation: the CFPB stands as a fortress against financial predators, especially crucial for communities of color battered by decades of discriminatory banking practices.

Press release/statement
Taifa Smith Butler

Federal Court Blocks Provision of Florida Law that Targeted Voter Registration and Civic Engagement by Community Organizations

This ruling reaffirms the sanctity of civic engagement and democratic participation. 

Press release/statement

The Inclusive Democracy Project

Dēmos’ Inclusive Democracy Project (IDP) works with grassroots organizations around the country to advance policy change that centers racial equity and creates a more inclusive and effective American democracy.

The IDP was launched in 2015 to support state-based racial and gender justice

The Conservative Attack on Federal Agency Power

Erosion of Chevron deference would be a massive win for corporations and the conservative legal movement, at the expense of the public interest.

Policy Briefs
Ashley Tjhung

Resources

Impact

Federal Trial Challenging Florida Law that Targets Voter Registration, Civic Engagement, and Political Speech Begins

Civil Rights and Latinx-led organizations are challenging a provision in SB 7050 that prohibits noncitizens from collecting or handling voter registration forms

Press release/statement

About Dēmos

Dēmos is a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy. We work hand in hand to build power with and for Black and brown communities, forging strategic alliances with grassroots and state-based organizations. 

For nearly 25 years, Dēmos

Letter from the President

“Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.  Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.”  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

After working more than 20

The Dēmos Power Agenda

Introducing a framework rooted in racial equity designed to amplify new narratives around power.

Research

#YesJulieSu: Why the Senate Should Confirm Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su

This women’s history month, we celebrate Acting Secretary Julie Su’s leadership and call on the Senate to stop this egregious delay and confirm her as nominee.

Blog
Daniella Zessoules

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

Meet Aklima, Chief of Programs & Strategy

From the streets of Brooklyn to the heart of voting rights litigation, Khondoker's journey is a testament to the power of personal experience in driving systemic change.

Blog

Protecting Our Democracy: The Urgent Need for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

As states impose new voter suppression tactics, the push for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is crucial to ensure equal voting rights for all.

Policy Briefs
Neda Khoshkhoo
Phi Nguyen

Expanding Voter Registration: Reflections on the Voting Access Executive Order

The Administration has an opportunity to eliminate barriers to the ballot box and empower millions in historically excluded communities

Blog
Ashley Tjhung

Victory in Challenge Against Florida’s Anti-Voter Law

Federal court rules in favor of voting and immigrants' rights advocates challenging Florida's SB7050

Press release/statement

Malaika Jabali Breaks Down Why We Must Break up With Capitalism

A fireside chat on why our economy is gaslighting us and how to build a better future   

Blog
Ilana Novick

Black History’s Contributions to Our Economy, Democracy, and Movement

Black History Month is an opportunity to look to our past for lessons on our future path to justice, economic security and stronger democracy everyone deserves.  

Blog