A Third Reconstruction that lasts can only be made by and for the people.

In our latest analysis, we look beyond the headline unemployment rate to examine declining labor force participation, with particular attention to Black women, whose participation has fallen sharply in recent months.

In 2025, New Mexico became the first state in the country to implement universal child care—a historic milestone that shows what is possible when movements build power over the long term.

The VRA is gutted, not gone. But what still holds is not enough.

A low unemployment rate doesn't always mean everyone who wants to work has a fair chance to do so. Read our latest analysis to learn why looking beyond the headline numbers is essential to understanding the health of the labor market.

Public banks keep public money working for the public. By giving communities control over how public dollars are invested, public banks can reduce costs, expand access to capital, strengthen local economies, and build long-term economic and political power for Black and brown communities. 

Universal Vote by Mail expands access to democracy by ensuring every eligible voter can conveniently, securely, and successfully cast a ballot. By removing unnecessary barriers and reducing racial disparities in ballot rejection, this solution helps build a more inclusive and representative

By placing the administrative burden on the state and not the individual, Automatic Voter Registration helps build a more equitable, multiracial democracy by ensuring eligible voters—especially those disproportionately impacted by structural barriers to voting—can fully participate. 

When communities have a meaningful voice in transparent and independent redistricting processes, we can protect fair representation, strengthen democracy, and build lasting political power for Black and brown communities.