In our latest analysis, we look beyond the headline unemployment rate to examine declining labor force participation, with ...

In 2025, New Mexico became the first state in the country to implement universal child care—a historic milestone that shows ...

In 2025, New Mexico became the first state in the country to implement universal child care—a historic milestone that shows what is possible when movements build power over the long term. When ...

A policy agenda for building a just, inclusive multiracial democracy and economy where everyone has the power to shape the rules that govern their lives. Since 2000, Dēmos has worked at the ...

Universal Vote by Mail expands access to democracy by ensuring every eligible voter can conveniently, securely, and successfully cast a ballot. By removing unnecessary barriers and reducing racial ...

Affordable housing isn't just about lowering rents—it's about giving families the stability, security, and power they need to build a better future. Housing costs are so high, and rising, because the ...

Universal child care is a win for everyone, supporting economic well-being for families and children, as well as better working conditions for care workers. By investing in care today, we create ...

Democracy vouchers shift political power from big-money interests to everyday people, creating a more representative democracy and ensuring historically excluded communities have a stronger voice in ...

Public banks keep public money working for the public. By giving communities control over how public dollars are invested, public banks can reduce costs, expand access to capital, strengthen local ...

When governments use the power of the purse to create good jobs, workers, families, and communities benefit. Strong labor standards raise wages, improve job quality, and expand economic ...

When we tax extreme wealth and invest the revenue in public goods, we can reduce the racial wealth divide, foster economic security, strengthen democracy, and build a more prosperous economy for ...

Sixty-one years ago, Black Americans could not count on the ballot box to exercise their voice. They had the right to vote, guaranteed by the 15th Amendment nearly a hundred years prior, but the ...