President @demos_org. Former CEO @gabudget. Philly Girl. Mother of a 20yo. 😳 Speaker. Dreamer. Change Agent. Purpose-driven, Christ follower. Tweets=my voice.
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20 Feb 2024
Our @Demos_Org vision remains the same. We are working to build a just, inclusive multiracial democracy and economy. Ensuring EVERYONE can vote is fundamental. Ensuring our economy works for EVERYONE IS KEY.
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Bad Bunny should be proud to join the long list of America-hating, Marxist Super Bowl performers whom conservatives hated.
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Former ESPN host Sage Steele tells Fox News that Bad Bunny is leading "with hate" because he won't do the Super Bowl halftime show in English.
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Yes. Thank you Dr. King. We are pressing on. We’re tired. We’re tired of marching like you. But we will not relent until we get what we are owed. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We want our check! We want America to make good on its promise.
In his last speech, Dr. King reminded us that the greatness of America is the right to protest for rights.
His words are as relevant today as they were then.
In the face of authoritarianism, we'll always remain active, engaged, and relentless in our pursuit of justice.
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Jan 19
Please, take a moment to listen.
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Good morning and Happy Monday to everyone who won’t forget that trump removed MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth from National Park free-entry days, then added his own birthday.
The disrespect is deliberate.
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3 Nov 2025
Thrill to kick-off the 6-week series Toward a Third Reconstruction with @npquarterly @Demos_Org with a brilliant piece by @PenielJoseph who enumerates on why the struggle for a Third Reconstruction remains important today. Please read and share.
3 Nov 2025
🔥 Launching today: A 6-week series with @npquarterly on building a Third Reconstruction. Read about how we defeat authoritarianism and build a multiracial democracy—even when the odds seem impossible.
First, @PenielJoseph on the path forward: demos.nyc/3JuC8Va
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31 Oct 2025
It’s unconscionable that the government shutdown will affect the food security of millions of people.
Your action can make a difference!
ifwedonteat.com/
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24 Oct 2025
Molly, you in danger, girl.
Molly is America.
Check out my latest blog on what’s at stake for our democracy. We must be vigilant to protect it, before it’s too late.
23 Oct 2025
From the federal takeover of DC’s police department to retaliatory firings of public servants, a dangerous authoritarian shift is unfolding in real time.
Dēmos President @TaifaButler calls us to mobilize to defend our democracy. Read her urgent warning: bit.ly/47iwb5l
ALT Taifa Smith Butler, President of Demos, is featured with a quote about the importance of stopping this moment of decline for our democracy through collective action. The background shows abstract illustrations of diverse people carrying signs.
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12 Jun 2025
"Harmful rhetoric and outright lies are being spread about immigrant communities to justify weaponizing the government against its people." demos.org/press-releasestate…
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5 Jun 2025
We are building power to defend and expand the promise of America for the next generation. demos.org/blog/what-moment-r…
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20 May 2025
Excited to cohost with @NewEconomyNYC a Public Banking convening today. We released our research today Public Banks: Advancing Racial Equity and the Public Good.
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25 Apr 2025
The SAVE Act isn't about election security—it's about voter suppression. It's also inspiring an uptick in bad “show me your papers” bills across the country.
Learn about proof of citizenship laws, why they’re harmful, and what should be done instead: demos.nyc/4cKeePr
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16 Apr 2025
Bad policy and bad politics are not a good mix. Current tax proposals are bad for everyday people and the public good. New efforts to give the wealthiest among us deeper tax cuts will cost upwards of $7T over the next decade. We must reject these plans and demand fairer taxes.
15 Apr 2025
Our latest series, Taxes Explained, aims to make tax policy clear and accessible. Read the final piece of the series by @TaifaButler to understand the latest developments in tax policy and what we must do to create a more fair and just tax system.
demos.nyc/tax-wrapup
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16 Apr 2025
The rich should pay their fair share. Check out my latest blog & our Taxes Explained series to understand what's at stake. People don't want to pay for wealthy tax cuts by sacrificing education, critical healthcare programs, and other services vital to the public. We must say no.
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10 Apr 2025
Political and economic power are inextricably linked.
Congressional Republicans know this and are using their power to silence millions of voters while simultaneously gutting essential programs for families.
For proof, look no further than today's House votes.
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1 Apr 2025
My Senator from the great state of NJ is a hero and national treasure. Nearly 24 hours standing on business.
youtube.com/live/v2utlMxAwtE…
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1 Apr 2025
This is a moral moment!!! Not a right or left.
This is about right and wrong!!
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13 Feb 2025
It is deeply alarming to have #RobertFKennedyJr confirmed to lead the nation's health agency. Let's hope this is not the end of science, research, changes in public health practice that is detrimental to public health.
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2 Feb 2025
Since the election, a chorus of pundits continue to claim "identity politics" is too front and center.... It's true. People who identify as billionaires categorically have too much influence in our democracy.
commondreams.org/opinion/pro…
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2 Feb 2025
My colleague Carol Lautier and I challenge this dangerous narrative. Our commentary highlights findings from the Dēmos Power Scorecard, showing working people of all races struggle to exercise economic and political power.
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2 Feb 2025
At a moment when there are clear attacks on our democracy and attempts to roll back decades-old civil rights protections with the swipe of a pen, sidelining movement voices is a losing strategy.
Culture wars are a divisive political tactic, not an economic policy solution.
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