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Dēmos is a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy.
New York, New York
Joined October 2008
The Power Scorecard is a tool that can help inform our strategies, research, and policy advocacy at the state level for building power, reforming our democracy, and making sure our economy works for everyone. Take a look at https://t.co/C1DRMK6XMq.
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States are being sold DPOC laws as “election security.” Our new report reveals the truth: ❌ They're unreliable ❌ They cost millions ❌ They disenfranchise eligible voters Learn about the actual costs of DPOC laws:
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As states consider Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) requirements in the wake of the federal SAVE Act’s reintroduction, a big question remains: What do these laws actually cost states?
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Dēmos President @TaifaButler concludes our @npquarterly Third Reconstruction series with a vision of how the progressive movement can leverage what we know from history to manifest what we need for our future. Read more: https://t.co/L65QeC6D2w
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History shows that every rise in oppression is met with collective action that opens the door to new possibilities. Join Dēmos and Nonprofit Quarterly on Dec 17 for a one-hour webinar to envision a more just future. Register here: https://t.co/Rs0IbuK8la
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What is philanthropy’s role in building a Third Reconstruction? Foundation leaders Richard Besser and Carmen Rojas offer an honest assessment of their sector's past and what’s required for a just future. Read more @npquarterly:
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Foundations can play an important role in helping movements not only survive but thrive. But doing so requires a shift in mindset—and accountability to the public good.
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We’ve been here before—and we can rise again. From abolition to civil rights, people have built new power in the face of racism and anti-democratic forces. It’s time for a Third Reconstruction. Join us: https://t.co/TMg3TRFvAZ
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For our Third Reconstruction series, @PplsAction’s @AriasSulma explains how good organizing beats authoritarianism. We win not just by removing bad actors, but by building a multiracial working-class movement capable of governing. Read at @npquarterly:
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In Toward a Third Reconstruction, co-produced by NPQ and Dēmos, we feature articles that examine the movement for racial justice in historical perspective—and highlight the need for a Third Reconst...
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For a quarter century, we’ve worked to expand what’s possible for our economy and democracy. But this work is far from done. Join us in shaping a future of justice and inclusion:
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Our work is only possible with your support. Thank you for partnering with us.
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Disabled adults rely on SNAP at more than double the rate of those without disabilities (20.4% vs 8.3%). The gap reflects persistent economic barriers that make it harder for people with disabilities to meet basic needs without support.
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Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, endangering millions—especially disabled Americans who rely on food assistance at over twice the national rate.
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Prison gerrymandering dilutes the political power of nearly all Georgians by inflating the population counts of districts w/prisons. It disproportionately harms Black communities, cementing the racial inequities of mass incarceration into electoral maps. https://t.co/t8rnRT3vjh
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🚨The unemployment rate for Black women is now 7.5%. These damning numbers confirm that under Trump, Black women face a crisis of disproportionately high unemployment. He must end his racist & reckless economic policies that are harming our economy. And the Fed must act to
Today’s jobs report shows Black women’s unemployment is 7.5%, rising for the 3rd month in a row. Economic security isn’t about how many jobs exist—it’s about who has access to them. As we pointed out in September, Black women are too often still shut out:
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The report also shows some job growth alongside an overall unemployment rate of 4.4%—the highest since October 2021. For Black workers, these numbers signal a deeper truth about our economy: structural inequities continue to shape economic opportunity:
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While the government shutdown left us without recent economic data, the rising Black unemployment rate reveals essential truths about the state of our economy.
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Today’s jobs report shows Black women’s unemployment is 7.5%, rising for the 3rd month in a row. Economic security isn’t about how many jobs exist—it’s about who has access to them. As we pointed out in September, Black women are too often still shut out:
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For decades, labor market data has shown a difficult truth: Our economy has never worked for everyone—especially Black women.
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As data gaps left by the shutdown begin to close, we look to one indicator to reveal what's really happening in our economy: the Black unemployment rate. It reached 7.5% in August, more than 2x the white unemployment rate. What it means for our economy:
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While the government shutdown left us without recent economic data, the rising Black unemployment rate reveals essential truths about the state of our economy.
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⚖️ New in our Third Reconstruction series: the case for the 14th Amendment. It’s the foundation for every freedom we claim. And it’s under a coordinated attack. @Analilia_Mejia and @DaMareo_Cooper of @popdemoc explain for @npquarterly:
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The three post–Civil War constitutional amendments offered the United States a second, more democratic founding. Preserving this framework is essential.
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25 years behind us. The future ahead. Forward: People, Purpose, Power reminded us what’s possible when partners, advocates, and dreamers come together—energized, visionary, and ready to fight for what’s right. Be part of the next 25 years with us: https://t.co/RkVa7UcXT4
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Authoritarianism has taken root in the U.S., but we can turn the tide. When we link economic justice + inclusive democracy, we transform the cycle of power from vicious to virtuous. It’s time to build power for the people, not the wealthy few.
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For too long, the wealthy and powerful have used the cycle of economic and political power to enrich themselves and entrench their control. We envision a more virtuous cycle of power.
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Forward: People, Purpose, Power was more than a celebration—it was a call to action. Together with co-hosts @TXOrgProject and our partners, allies, and movement leaders, we honored a legacy of progress while charting a bold course forward for democracy and economic justice.
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This November—and every month—we reaffirm our solidarity with Indigenous and Native American communities, recognizing that their voices, leadership, and contributions are essential to building a just, multiracial democracy. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽
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Why is labor power essential to democracy? For week 2 of our @npquarterly Third Reconstruction series, @DarrickHamilton & @DorianWarren look at U.S. history. Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement:
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To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential.
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To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential. https://t.co/O0Sif154Ft
@Demos_Org @DarrickHamilton @dorianwarren @RacePowerPolicy
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To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential.
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