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The For the People Act outlines a vision of what’s possible when our nation lives up to its promise of being a place where all people can lift their voices via their votes and their small dollar contributions.
Press release/statement

The For the People Act can begin to address the longstanding racist exclusions in our democracy with policy solutions that are proven to advance racial equity.

Testimony and Public Comment
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While Biden inspires hope, our democracy has let down Black communities for far too long.
Blog
Joshua Harmon

Letter to President Biden in support of structural reform of the Courts due to the threat they pose to our democracy as a result of extreme Republican court packing.

Testimony and Public Comment
Demos
Today, nearly 60 years removed from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s speech during the March on Washington, countless barriers remain between his dream and America’s reality.
Press release/statement
K. Sabeel Rahman
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Young adults of color wear "I voted" stickers
Demos and Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research hosted a virtual convening to contribute to a growing movement that seeks to redefine who we think of as swing voters.
Blog
Christelle Prophete
Laura Williamson
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Congress must act swiftly to put transformative pro-democracy legislation at the top of the agenda.
Blog
Adam Lioz
Laura Williamson

Why we need to prioritize passing H.R.1 along with H.R.4 and legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C. (H.R.51) as the first items of business in the 117th Congress.

Testimony and Public Comment
K. Sabeel Rahman
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Capitol
Those who aim to obstruct the peaceful transition of power must be held accountable.
Press release/statement
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The Capitol Building
From the president of the United States downward, all involved — whether via their actions or their failure to act — must be held accountable.
Press release/statement
K. Sabeel Rahman