Dēmos is a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy.
New York, New York
Joined October 2008
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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
Anti-immigrant narratives are designed to divide us. Grassroots organizers are building power across those divides.
Discover three strategies for turning solidarity into collective power, countering division, and winning lasting change. demos.nyc/4yMsamd
Join Dēmos + State Revenue Alliance for a virtual event TOMORROW! We will discuss what it means to view child care as an essential public good and learn from organizers who helped win universal child care for New Mexico families. demos.nyc/4zgGNOw
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the sovereignty, resilience, and self-determination of Indigenous peoples.
Building a truly multiracial democracy means recognizing the histories that shape it and continuing the work to ensure that power is shared by all.
D.C. residents aren’t waiting for permission to practice democracy.
Despite lacking democratic representation, they’re organizing, winning local policies, building coalitions, and claiming power. Read about how D.C. is building the Third Reconstruction: demos.nyc/4ywXWnc
A strong economy should do more than create jobs. It should make it possible to afford a life and build a better future.
But the cost of living has outpaced wages for years.
Read our analysis of the latest wage & inflation data to see who is left behind. demos.nyc/4yK0m1V
This month's jobs report shows an increase of 29,000 jobs.
But when it comes to what workers can afford with their paychecks, the numbers don’t always add up. Our latest analysis looks at wage & inflation data to show how the economy is really doing.
demos.org/blog/recent-number…
The Census isn’t just a count. It helps determine political representation and the distribution of federal resources.
New reporting raises serious questions about political influence inside the Census Bureau and the use of its data.demos.nyc/4AoaBds
Public goods are the foundation of our social infrastructure.
When we invest in them, we help build a stronger economy.
Join us on Oct. 14 to hear about a groundbreaking public goods campaign in New Mexico & what it means for advocates nationwide. demos.nyc/4d64noJ
Our new case study builds on our work to show how language access can help create an inclusive, expansive electorate. It shows how Michigan communities expanded Arabic-language election assistance—and what others can do when federal protections fall short.
demos.org/research/language-…
Voting is a fundamental part of our democracy, and registering is the first step in political participation. 🗳️
Check your voter registration, update your information, or register to vote today. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #NVRD
ALT Hands are placing ballots into a voting box. The text on the image reads, "Our vote is our power. Register today!" Faint images of "I voted" stickers are in the background. The word "Demos" is visible in the corner.
What if every victory could make the next one possible?
Winning power is the first step. The next is building power that lasts.
Discover from @TaifaButler what it takes to build a future where power is not only won, but held. demos.nyc/4xXvhHu
The workplace protections we enjoy were hard-won through the courage and resilience of everyday heroes who demanded an end to exploitation and injustice. We honor all workers, past and present, who continue to protect our rights and dignity. #LaborDay #WorkerPower
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We’re taking a short summer break! In order to let our staff rest and recuperate, we are closed this week and will be quiet on social media. Expect us back soon!
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The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in July, but that doesn’t necessarily mean more people are finding jobs.
Our latest analysis examines the hidden story: People—especially Black women—are facing incredible barriers to workforce participation. demos.nyc/4x3oLhu
The 9 policies in our new agenda are:
🏠 Affordable housing
🧸 Universal child care
💰 Wealth tax
🗺️ Redistricting reform
🗳️ Automatic Voter Registration
📬 Universal vote by mail
🏦 Public banks
✊ Public dollars for worker power
🎟️ Democracy vouchers
demos.nyc/4wJphlh
When corporations & govt. contractors use their wealth to influence politics, our voices get drowned out.
MI voters may soon have a say in limiting corporate money in state politics, showing that democracy works for the people, not powerful interests. demos.nyc/4wtkljr
New Mexico became the first state in the country to offer universal child care.
Our new case study explores how a community of advocates built the power to secure this historic policy win—and what other states can learn from their strategy.
Read more: demos.nyc/3TXpvXD
Restricting access to the ballot is voter suppression, and it threatens our democracy.
The Trump Administration’s attempt to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms is part of a broader effort to make it harder for people to make their voices heard. demos.nyc/3RVqW8l
106 years ago, the ratification of the #19thAmendment marked a major step toward women’s voting rights, but that progress was far from universal. Racist laws and policies still kept many communities from the ballot. Today, we continue to confront voter exclusion in all its forms.
Tennessee eliminated its only majority-Black congressional district. In response, Black voters turned out in record numbers.
You can’t erase people power. demos.nyc/4xfdviL