Dēmos is a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy.
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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 power.demos.org.
ALT Introducing The Dēmos Power Scorecard: Mapping Conditions to Build Economic and Political Power
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Jun 12
Ignited by the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling, the redistricting frenzy in Southern states is sowing widespread confusion among voters, candidates, and election officials alike. thehill.com/homenews/campaig…
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Jun 11
The affordability crisis is the result of deliberate policy choices—and it can be reversed. Today, @Demos_Org and @PplsAction released a new report with a framework for making housing, food, health care, energy, and child care affordable for everyone. bit.ly/4egIyCn
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Jun 10
Motherhood has become a political battleground. But beneath the culture-war debates is a practical question: Who bears the cost of care?
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At Dēmos, we believe treating care as a public good would shift care structures away from individual responsibility and toward shared investment, resulting in greater autonomy and economic freedom for everyday people.
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New restrictions from the Big Beautiful Bill—signed nearly a year ago with July 4th fanfare—are rippling across the country. The law cuts $187 billion from food stamps over a decade. Since enactment, 3.5 million people have fallen off SNAP rolls.
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The Supreme Court’s decision to allow Alabama’s discriminatory map isn’t just an attack on voting rights—it’s a key ingredient in the recipe for corruption.
Racism is the weapon; unchecked power is the goal.
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The fight for voting rights has never been linear. Every generation has faced attempts to restrict access to the ballot box, and every generation has risen to meet these challenges. This moment is no different. And remember: Your vote still matters.
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Jun 9
Immigrants are not guests in our country's story—they're part of its foundation, present, and future.
Amid violent attacks against their communities, we must honor and defend the generations of immigrants whose dreams and courage have shaped us. #ImmigrantHeritageMonth
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Jun 5
Dismantling one of the state’s two majority-Black districts will leave large swaths of Black Louisianians without adequate political power and representation. apnews.com/article/congress-…
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Jun 5
The cost of living has risen steadily over the past 16 years, while the federal minimum wage has remained unchanged.
Meanwhile, states and localities continue to step in where federal legislation falls short. We deserve to thrive, not just survive. demos.nyc/3PKWSLw
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Jun 5
We’re grateful for the incredible and productive conversations we had in New Mexico about radical citizenship. Thank you to @ACLUNM and everyone who came out to build power with us.
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Jun 4
Families today are overburdened by rising costs.
But what if the affordability crisis isn't really about prices?
In her latest piece, @TaifaButler explains that today's affordability crisis is actually a crisis of power.
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This is the impact of the Trump admin’s big, ugly bill:
700,000 kids across the country are going hungry after being kicked off SNAP food assistance. The admin risked kids’ futures so they could give billionaires and giant corporations another tax break.
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The emerging workforce is facing an affordability crisis and a difficult job market, but strong workplace protections can help young people stay attached to their jobs and lay a strong economic foundation. Powerful reporting by @Rainesford: theguardian.com/us-news/2026…
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In a move that hurts workers, the Department of Labor rolled back overtime pay eligibility for millions, amid skyrocketing costs of living. news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-…
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We’re honored to fight alongside AAPI communities—in the work, in the movement, and in the fight for a multiracial democracy that works for all of us. Happy AAPI Heritage Month!
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May 28
Long-term unemployment has risen steadily over the past three years, with a quarter of unemployed workers now out of work for more than six months. These disparities hit Black workers especially hard and can widen existing inequities in income and wealth. demos.nyc/4u41lXA
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May 26
We are so proud of our president, @TaifaButler, for speaking at @FCCPTweets 2026 Convening!
ALT A candid photo of Dēmos president Taifa Smith Butler at an event holding a mic and smiling while speaking
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May 22
Care workers are the care system. It’s time to treat them that way.
Our new explainer shows how public investment in care, paired with policies that build worker power, make care systems stronger for everyone.
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Let me get this straight.
Groceries are more expensive, so the people in charge threw 3 million people off SNAP.
No one can afford healthcare, so they kicked 15 million people off their coverage and tripled premiums.
And their solution was tax breaks for the rich?!
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