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In a sense, this is not a surprise. This administration has made it clear that it will attack, persecute, and villainize any person, organization, or group that decries its actions and tries to hold it to account.
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Taifa Smith Butler
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Stephen Heintz in a suit and tie stands in front of an illustrated background featuring the Statue of Justice and the U.S. Capitol building.
At a time when democratic norms are under authoritarian attack and concentrated power threatens to drown out people’s voices, Stephen Heintz, one of Dēmos’ founding presidents, reminds us why the work of building a multiracial democracy and inclusive economy remains as urgent—and as possible—as ever
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Stephen Heintz
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A dangerous authoritarian shift is unfolding in real time. Dēmos President, Taifa Smith Butler, calls us to mobilize and act together to defend our democracy.
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Taifa Smith Butler
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Latino Justice
Poder Latinx
Demos
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A man and a woman smiling at one another with financial icons behind them such as quarters, bills, and the U.S. Treasury building.
In May, Dēmos held a national convening of financial justice leaders to reimagine our financial systems and build community wealth through public banks. These are our top takeaways.
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Candace Milner
Will Spisak
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The Whole Home Repairs Campaign illustrates the power of organizing and community-involved decision-making in addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis
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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.
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Taifa Smith Butler
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Candace Bond Theriault
Bond-Theriault works through a Black, queer feminist lens to drive change and build power.
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In 2019, progressive organizations, funders, academics, artists, and more came together to strategize about what must be done to face and address the crises undermining our democracy.

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Court Reverses Course, Rejects Extreme Gerrymandering Map It Approved for 2022 Elections
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Taifa Smith Butler