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Groundbreaking State-by-State Scorecard Grades Economic, Civic and Political Conditions for Building Power for Residents

Dēmos releases the Power Scorecard, a groundbreaking state-by-state snapshot of economic, civic, and political conditions that are conducive to building economic and political power for people. 

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Statement on the 2024 U.S. General Election

Over the next four years, people power will be more important than ever in making our democratic process and economy work for our communities.  

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Cancel Registration of 1,600 Voters Just Days Before the Election

"Protections like the National Voter Registration Act are there for a reason. It is unconscionable that the Court is permitting a voter purge this close to an election"

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New Report on Voter Language Access Finds Gaps, Successes, and Opportunities in Voting Rights Act and State Policies

Federal language access laws do not fully address the American electorate’s diverse language needs  

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New Analysis Shows Successes, Lessons Learned from Home Repair Program

The Whole Home Repairs Campaign illustrates the power of organizing and community-involved decision-making in addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis 

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A smiling Vietnamese family stands together outdoors, with two women wearing "Vietnamese American Votes" stickers, symbolizing their participation in the voting process. The image reflects pride and unity, emphasizing the role of community support in encouraging voter participation.

For My Mom, Voting Took a Village

Explores one Vietnamese family's journey of overcoming language challenges and navigating a complex voting process to help their mom vote for the first time. 

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Phi Nguyen
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Tennessee Ranks Among the Worst States for Voter Registration and Turnout, Particularly for Black Voters and Voters of Color, New Report Finds

Underinvestment and Discriminatory Voter Suppression Laws Among Key Contributors to Low Voter Turnout in the Volunteer State

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New Report Uncovers Flaws Behind Databases Used by Mass Voter Challengers

“The right to vote belongs to everyone, but efforts by some groups and individuals to remove voters from state voter rolls using faulty data threatens this fundamental right."

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Demos
All Voting is Local
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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Dēmos Lauds HHS, GSA Promotion of Voter Registration Options for Voters

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will ensure that HealthCare.gov online applications now include an optional question for users to request information about registering to vote. 

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