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WEBIntroducing the Power Agenda. A framework rooted in racial equity designed to amplify new narratives around power. Our name means “the people.”. It is the root word of democracy, and it reminds us that the true source of our greatness is the diversity of our people.
About Dēmos | Demos
WEBAbout Dēmos. Dēmos is a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy. We work hand in hand to build power with and for Black and brown communities, forging strategic alliances with grassroots and state-based organizations. For nearly 25 years, Dēmos has worked at the intersection ...
Introducing the Inclusive Democracy Agenda | Demos
WEBMar 25, 2021 · We are publishing this Inclusive Democracy Agenda at a time when bold democracy reforms are being discussed in Congress and at the state level. The “For the People Act” (H.R.1 / S.1), for example, includes several important reforms that Demos enthusiastically supports, including small donor matching funds, extended early voting and ...
Resources - Demos
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Letter in Support of Updating Federal Regulations to Restore and Extend Overtime Protections. Dēmos strongly supports updating federal regulations to restore and extend overtime protections. However, we urge the Department to finalize a stronger rule than the one proposed. Testimony and Public Comment. November 7, 2023.
Democracy | Demos
WEBAug 5, 2024 · The current go-it-alone economic system has created record inequality and stalled mobility for the next generation. A new paradigm must be created. The freedom to vote must be protected. Money in politics must be reduced. The democratic process must reflect our diverse electorate. Demos is committed to creating an inclusive democracy.
Understanding the Working Class - Demos
WEBApr 16, 2018 · The median hourly wage of today’s working class is $15.75—a full $1.44 less than in 1980, after adjusting for inflation.16 Today more than one-third of full-time workers earn less than $15 an hour, and fully 47 percent of all workers earn less than $15 an hour.17 Close to half of workers making less than $15 per hour are over the age of 35.18 Looking at the working class as an ...
What We Do - Demos
WEBWe pioneer bold progressive ideas, reinforce them with original research and analysis, and equip grassroots partner organizations to move them into practical reality. Through cutting-edge policy research, inspiring litigation and deep relationships with grassroots organizations, Demos champions solutions that will create a democracy and economy ...
Voting Rights & Voter Access - Demos
WEBMay 23, 2024 · Voting Rights & Voter Access. Democracy is made better when policies expand and empower the electorate rather than shut out and crush our voice. We're here to share the policy solutions needed for a robust democracy and to hold states accountable in the courts when they subvert voting rights protections. …
The Inclusive Democracy Agenda | Demos
WEBThese policy solutions represent visionary thinking by Demos and members of the Inclusive Democracy Project (IDP), a majority-person of color cohort of powerful state and local leaders, convened by Demos, who organize working-class communities and communities of color to advance bold democracy campaigns across the U.S.
The Inclusive Democracy Project | Demos
WEBDēmos’ Inclusive Democracy Project (IDP) works with grassroots organizations around the country to advance policy change that centers racial equity and creates a more inclusive and effective American democracy. The IDP was launched in 2015 to support state-based racial and gender justice organizations playing leadership roles in democracy ...