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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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When the Trump administration attacks collective bargaining at the federal level, all workers pay the price. Collective bargaining offers workers a voice in the workplace to demand fairer wages, better working conditions, and improved benefits.
news.bloombergtax.com
The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to begin the process of formally terminating collective bargaining agreements with public-sector unions, a move the unions argued should prompt a DC...
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The courage to tell the truth and learn from our history will light the path forward. This Women’s History Month, we honor the daring women who reshaped our communities and our future. Because every path we journey on today was first carved by someone bold enough to begin.
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Amid record levels of wealth inequality and sky-high living costs, state lawmakers are turning to tax policy to alleviate economic pressures and fill critical gaps in the social safety net.
fastcompany.com
After the Trump administration passed federal tax cuts for the wealthy, state legislators are looking to address wealth inequality with their own policies.
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Restrictive voting laws—such as burdensome voter ID requirements—can indiscriminately silence voters at large, threatening our democratic processes and institutions. https://t.co/qDoQEG6s0k
theatlantic.com
Congressional Republicans are trying to pass a strict “election integrity” law that seems almost custom-designed to disenfranchise their own supporters.
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In light of new employment data, we’re asking: Do Latina women have access to jobs in this economy? Are those jobs delivering economic security? We’re looking beyond topline numbers to uncover who is being left behind in our economy. Read the analysis:
demos.org
The unemployment rate for Latina women reminds us that access to work alone is not enough. An economy that works for all requires not just jobs, but jobs that provide security, safety, and opportunity
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The SAVE America Act would make it harder for working people who don’t have a passport to vote. This bill would not protect election integrity—it would attack our right to vote. The Senate must protect our rights and reject the SAVE America Act.
npr.org
A Republican voting overhaul is back on Capitol Hill — with an added photo identification provision and an altered name. Opponents say the legislation would disenfranchise millions of voters.
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Working people are tired of billionaires and giant corporations getting even richer while we’re fighting for scraps. Workers are hungry to take back their power, and they’re turning to the labor movement to fight back and win. ✊
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Under the SAVE Act, citizens would need a passport or birth certificate to register to vote, even after a move. This first-ever national mandate would disenfranchise millions, as 21+ million eligible voters lack ready access to these documents. More:
brennancenter.org
The SAVE Act would be one of the worst voting laws in congressional history.
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Black history is dreaming of what’s possible. Planning to get there. Building the power to make it real. That work doesn’t stop in February. #BlackHistoryMonth
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As #BlackHistoryMonth closes, we reflect on the complexity of the Black experience in the US—pain and joy, trauma and triumph. History shows progress met with backlash, but moral courage and organized power can build a beloved community. Read more:
demos.org
In her latest piece, Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler imagines what it will take for us to build forward, guided by the principles that Dr. King described as the “beloved community.”
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Under the Trump administration, working families are struggling. Health care costs are spiking. Prices are going up on rent, groceries, utilities and more. Workers are fighting for crumbs while billionaires and corporations get richer.
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The SAVE Act would disenfranchise millions of Americans of all ages and races, but younger voters and voters of color would suffer disproportionately.
brennancenter.org
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
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As of yesterday, NYC workers have stronger paid sick time rights! Now, the city's law covers paid sick time for childcare, emergency-related closures, housing- and benefits-related legal proceedings, workplace violence, and more. Learn more:
abetterbalance.org
This newest expansion to the city’s law will provide new protections to workers and ensure that New Yorkers can attend to their real-life needs without being forced to risk their job or income.
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Tonight, join the #StateOfThePeople, where Dēmos President @TaifaButler will speak about the affordability crisis at 8:30 ET 📣 Tune into a conversation that centers what Black America needs to know about our country’s democracy and economy.
stateoftheppl.com
ACTION & RESOURCES WATCH LIVE Featured Videos FIND AN EVENT CLICK HERE VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE PARTNER WITH US CLICK HERE More Cities to be Announced Join
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At a time when fear dominates news cycles, Aron Goldman calls us to look beyond the crises of today to envision a new path toward our collective liberation. His reflections on our Third Reconstruction series are now available on @npquarterly:
nonprofitquarterly.org
This synthesis of Dēmos' Third Reconstruction series helps us imagine and lay the foundation for the next chapter of American history.
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At a time when fear dominates news cycles, Aron Goldman calls us to look beyond the crises of today to envision a new path toward our collective liberation. His reflections on our Third Reconstruction series are now available on @npquarterly:
nonprofitquarterly.org
This synthesis of Dēmos' Third Reconstruction series helps us imagine and lay the foundation for the next chapter of American history.
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Black history isn’t just something we look back on. It’s being made right now—in the streets, at the polls, in a fight for justice that has never stopped. #BlackHistoryMonth
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This week, we mourn the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a giant of the civil rights movement and a champion of multiracial democracy and workers’ rights. His legacy reminds us of the importance of building intersectional power across race, creed, and class. His work continues. 🕊️
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Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest days for buying plants—and behind every bouquet is a plant nursery worker. 🌿💐 Their labor fuels a booming industry. Fair pay, safe working conditions, and dignity shouldn’t be optional.
actionnetwork.org
The house plants we buy should never be grown with labor abuse and exploitation. Plant nursery workers deserve fair wages and safe working conditions. 🌱 Today, I'm standing in solidarity with...
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The workers that grow your house plants power a booming industry—yet many face exploitation. Change begins with The Planting Justice Campaign. Learn how your consumer power can help workers win fair pay, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job:
demos.org
Exposing the hidden labor crisis behind America's booming houseplant industry and the case for a worker-driven accountability model that's already improved conditions in other industries.
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