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Laura Williamson

Former Associate Director of Democracy

Experts and advocates for strengthening democracy came together to create new momentum and plans for the critical work that must be done.

Policy Briefs
Brenda Wright
Archon Fung
Joe Goldman
Martha McCoy

In this report, we review a number of election laws and policies in 10 states chosen because they are expected to have close elections.

Research
Common Cause

When someone from another country goes through the difficult process of becoming a naturalized American citizen, he or she should be entitled to full participation in our nation's democracy.

Research
Tova Andrea Wang
Youjin B. Kim

Demos Senior Campaign Strategist, Vijay Das, gave the following prepared remarks urging the Supreme Court to rule in favor of protecting the freedom to vote. 

Testimony and Public Comment
Vijay Das

H.R. 1, the For the People Act, is the boldest and most comprehensive proposal to strengthen our democracy since the aftermath of Watergate.

Testimony and Public Comment
Chiraag Bains
H.R. 1 is a comprehensive proposal to address the deep political, racial and economic inequities that diminish the voices of everyday people, and particularly people of color.
Press release/statement
Chiraag Bains
Yesterday, Demos and 4 other civil rights legal organizations filed an emergency motion to stop Texas from discriminating against voters of color and purging naturalized citizens who are eligible to vote from the voter rolls.
Blog
Brenda Wright
Democrats have proposed H.R. 1, a bill that would make our democracy more equitable, improved access for vulnerable groups to have a real say in how we are governed, and roll back voting restrictions that have disproportionately harmed people of color.
In the media
Caleb J. Gayle
Lawsuit states that creation and rollout of flawed voter purge list discriminated against naturalized citizens.
Press release/statement