Splitting Black-majority districts silences Black communities, undercutting their political power and ability to influence the policies that shape their lives. https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/nx-s1-5896335/black-voters-republican-redistricting

How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting

These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states.

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61 years after the #VRA transformed American democracy, its legacy faces one of its greatest challenges. The latest piece from Dēmos Pres. Taifa Smith Butler argues that LA v. Callais is not just about redistricting—it's about race, representation, & political power. https://demos.nyc/3S8EYmW

The Voting Rights Act at 61: What We've Lost, What Remains, and What Comes Next | Demos

The VRA is gutted, not gone. But what still holds is not enough.

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The Administration is calling on the Supreme Court to restrict mail-in voting, a popular absentee voting method used by millions—particularly older voters, those who are sick, or those living with disabilities. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/25/court-rejects-trump-mail-in-voting

Appeals court rejects Trump bid to curb mail-in voting in 23 states

Judge rejects administration’s request to lift injunction secured by several Democratic-led states on 25 June

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Data shapes policy. Policy shapes people's lives. We're honored to be featured by the @fordfoundation.org for our work on why data is essential to democracy. https://demos.nyc/4vZ4poO

Demos: When Data Fuels Democracy - Ford Foundation

Discover how Demos, a public policy organization, bridges research and grassroots activism to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy and sustainable economy.

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A low unemployment rate doesn't always mean everyone who wants to work has a fair chance to do so. Our latest analysis looks beyond the headline numbers to reveal who is kept out of the job market and what their experiences tell us about the economy. https://demos.nyc/4vWouw0

Who the Unemployment Rate Leaves Out | Demos

Read our latest analysis to learn why looking beyond the headline numbers is essential to understanding the health of the labor market.

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TODAY at 9:30 a.m. in Boston: the First Circuit hears oral arguments in Dinner table Action vs. Schneider—the case that could end 16 years of unlimited PAC donations. Follow along. This is a big one. Watch the livestream here: https://demos.nyc/4fK0wOJ #EndSuperPACs #SCOTUS

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This is the official YouTube Channel for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. For more information regarding the Court's oral arguments, please visit: https://www.ca1.uscourts.gov...

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Tomorrow’s oral arguments in DTA v. Schneider are a critical step on the path to a Supreme Court review—and a possible end to unlimited Super PAC contributions. #FixCampaignFinance #SCOTUS

Amid a growing affordability crisis, a new federal bill proposes raising the nationwide minimum wage. If passed, this would be the first increase to the federal baseline pay in 17 years. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/25/democrats-senate-propose-25-minimum-wage/90697720007/

Democrats Just Proposed A New Minimum Wage ― And It's Really High

Progressives in Congress are trying to show voters they’re focused on the needs of working people as the midterms approach.

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Put very plainly—this is voter suppression. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-dhs-chief-asks-four-states-check-voter-rolls-non-citizens-2026-07-17/

DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened state officials with fines and criminal charges ‌on Friday if they do not comply with election security measures, as President Donald Trump...

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When workers organize and make their voices heard, they exert their power. Power to earn livable wages, work under better conditions, receive improved benefits, and more. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/union-membership-rates

Tripling US union membership would shift $1.2tn to workers annually – report

More density would also narrow racial pay gaps, while a decline in density correlated to surges in wealth inequality

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The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for 17 years, leaving workers who earn this pay with the lowest purchasing power in 70 years when accounting for inflation. Workers cannot wait any longer—it’s time to #RaiseTheWage. https://demos.nyc/4pvgUqC

The minimum wage is now the lowest it’s been in 70 years—making the federal wage floor ‘officially a poverty wage,’ report finds | Fortune

“We are currently in the longest period of inaction on the federal minimum wage since its inception in 1938,” economist Sylvia Allegretto wrote in a recent report.

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"Good trouble, necessary trouble" is an essential part of the fight for a just, inclusive multiracial democracy. Today, we honor John Lewis' life and legacy. Tomorrow, we carry his vision forward.

When corporations profit from detention & deportation, communities pay the price. Our latest piece reveals how private prison corporations benefit from ICE expansion, influence immigration policy, & profit from systems that harm Black & brown communities. https://demos.nyc/4pxruxu

Profit Over People: How Private Prisons and ICE Harm Communities and Democracy | Demos

Private prison corporations lobbied for ICE's expansion and are now profiting from it. Closing campaign finance loopholes is a necessary first step.

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The late John Lewis called the right to vote the “most powerful, non-violent tool” in our democracy. Today, as anti-democratic forces threaten to silence voters across the country, safeguarding access to the ballot box has never been more urgent. https://demos.nyc/44wGbah

More states tighten voting rules ahead of midterm elections • Stateline

At least nine states have passed voting laws this year that will make it more difficult for some voters to cast their ballots during the midterm elections in November. Lawmakers in Florida, Kansas, Ke...

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Joan Sebastian Guerrero was 26. He was on his way to work in Biddeford, Maine when an ICE agent shot and killed him. He should be alive.

In a multiracial democracy, access to multilingual ballots matters. At a time when broad and equitable political participation is under attack, our new brief with ‪@aaldef.bsky.social shows how language access can help more voters make their voices heard. https://demos.nyc/3QKWRI1

The Impact of Language Assistance on Voter Turnout: Lessons from California | Demos

No eligible voter should be shut out of our democracy because election materials aren't available in the language they know best.

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250 years in, and we’re still learning how to do democracy. In a new piece, Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler shares that democracy is not something we have, it’s something that we do together. Read her take and learn about radical citizenship: https://demos.nyc/3Tal7Up

"The Trump administration’s failed attempt to undermine birthright citizenship was a brazen attack on a core tenet of democracy, making clear that all people born here deserve equal rights, protections, and opportunities." Read our full statement: https://demos.nyc/3SBhC9v

Birthright Citizenship Upheld in a Victory for Democracy | Demos

In a major victory for democracy and constitutional protections, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to strip birthright citizenship rights.

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As #ImmigrantHeritageMonth comes to a close, our commitment to our communities should not. A democracy rooted in dignity recognizes that our shared future depends on ensuring that everyone belongs and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Today, in a victory for voters nationwide, the Supreme Court held that the Federal Election Day statute does not prohibit states from counting mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward.

Leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler joins the Policy for the People podcast to make the case for a Third Reconstruction.🎙️ Listen to the full episode: https://demos.nyc/4uUQQGn

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A first job is more than a paycheck; it's a stepping stone to a career & a source of support for families. But access to that first job is unequal. Black teens are nearly 2x as likely to be unemployed as white teens. Why does this gap exist? Read more: https://demos.nyc/4w8VwJM

The Labor Market is Leaving Black Teens Behind | Demos

A healthy labor market should create pathways to employment, especially for young people seeking their first job.

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The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais was a major setback, & its consequences are already being felt. Read our latest piece to understand how the landscape of political representation has changed & what it means for Black & brown votes. https://demos.nyc/4uV32qP

Voting Rights and Representation in the Aftermath of Louisiana v. Callais | Demos

This brief examines what the Supreme Court's Callais decision means for communities of color, what has already changed in its wake, and what reforms can meet this moment.

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Families can't afford child care. Providers can't afford to lower prices. Care workers can't afford to stay in the profession. This is no coincidence—it's a result of policy choices. A better child care system is possible through public investment. https://demos.nyc/4xE7cWB

Transforming Child Care: The Case for Sustainable Federal Funding | Demos

The private child care market has failed families for decades. Here's why federal funding is the only path to affordable, high-quality care for all.

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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. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5913176-redistricting-voting-rights-act-southern-states/

Southern states’ new maps upend elections for candidates, voters

Last-minute redistricting in a handful of Southern states is setting off a frenzy as election officials, candidates and voters scramble to figure out who’s on the ballot where. …

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The affordability crisis is the result of deliberate policy choices—and it can be reversed. Today, @demosorg.bsky.social and @pplsaction.bsky.social released a new report with a framework for making housing, food, health care, energy, and child care affordable for everyone. bit.ly/4egIyCn

Solving the Affordability Crisis | Demos

This report from Dēmos and People's Action traces why housing, utilities, food, health care, and child care have become unaffordable, and five structural solutions for building a people-powered, racia

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Motherhood has become a political battleground. But beneath the culture-war debates is a practical question: Who bears the cost of care? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/m...

The American Family Is at a Breaking Point. Our Politics Have Finally Noticed.

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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

815,000 Alabamians are missing from our elections. Not because they don’t care—but because barriers make voting harder than it should be. The good news? This is a problem we can fix. Read our report to get the facts and join us in building a more inclusive democracy. https://demos.nyc/4vMHcHR

Dismantling one of the state’s two majority-Black districts will leave large swaths of Black Louisianians without adequate political power and representation. https://apnews.com/article/congress-redistricting-voting-rights-louisiana-de8084df5f9c96ce90c4a7aa0a45e902

Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November. Republican Gov.

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