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  1. 11 hours ago

    Demos Associate Director of Policy and Research writes about why we need a race-conscious populist economic agenda now more than ever:

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  2. 13 hours ago

    To build a stronger future for working Americans, we must invest in to create jobs and boost the economy, with funds targeted to engage and benefit communities of color. We explain how in :

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  3. 15 hours ago

    We must build and advance opportunity in transit to support workers and their families, many of whom rely on public transit to get to work and school. Learn how in :

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    Feb 6

    Congrats to on taking a big step in restoring balance to our democracy! please sign and fully fund to promote racial and economic equity in DC elections!

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  5. 17 hours ago

    With the passing of , change is coming to the city's local elections:

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  6. Feb 6

    Thank you, DC Council, for taking this huge step in the right direction and voting yes on !

    BREAKING: After years of sustained grassroots pressure, just unanimously passed out of the DC Council! It’s time to break down the barriers and promote racial, economic and gender equity in our elections.
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    Feb 6

    HAPPENING NOW: Final vote on — a people-powered bill that ensures our elected officials and the policies they pursue reflect the needs of all voters, not just the wealthy and well-connected. Tune in live: – At DC Council

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  8. Feb 6

    To support working people, we need to promote climate equity. This means investing in clean energy, ending the extraction of fossil fuels, and directing responsible recovery and building following climate events. Learn more in :

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  9. Feb 5

    We are proud to release our new book, “Everyone’s Economy.” In it, we cover 25 different policies that can lift up working people. Download today, and learn about the policy change we need to benefit workers and their families.

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  10. Feb 3

    "Building a democracy where the strength of our voices doesn’t depend on the size of our wallets, and where people of all incomes and backgrounds can effectively run for office and lobby our elected representatives, requires us to stand together."--

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  11. Feb 3

    : "These big donors aren’t reflective of the country. They are also less likely to be women or people of color, and they have starkly different priorities when it comes to core public policies such as fair wages or debt free college."

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  12. Feb 3

    "The dominance of big money in our politics makes it far harder for people of color to exert political power...as both wealth and power are consolidated by a small, very white, share of the population."--

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  13. Feb 3

    Demos Senior Campaign Specialist and Partnerships Manager will be featured speakers at the in New Orleans tomorrow! If you are there, be sure to catch their talks.

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    Feb 2

    1.5 million Floridians are denied the right to vote; and w/o voice on key issues. lawsuit exposes discrimination w/ Clemency Board's vote restoration process. We need the Voting Restoration Amendment! Learn more & get involved

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    Feb 2

    Now is the time for bail reform. 's explains to of the growing injustice of criminalizing poverty.

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  16. Feb 2

    We need policies that lift working Americans up and help them get ahead. Learn more about these policies in :

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  17. Feb 2

    Black unemployment may be down, but here is the hard truth: we need a million more Black jobs before we can celebrate:

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  18. Feb 2

    During the , you can expect TV commercials to discuss student loan debt:

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  19. Feb 1

    This month, and throughout the year, Demos honors the triumphs and groundbreaking contributions of Black leaders who are in the fight for racial equity.

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  20. Feb 1

    Here is what everyone should know about America's diverse working class:

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