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America's Young Adults Face Serious Economic Challenges, According to New Data Report by Demos and Opinion Poll Analysis by the Center for American Progress. (5/6/2008)

Press Release | Download the Report |
Candidate Questionnaire


Download the "Progressive Generation"
from the Center for American Progess




Historic Gathering of Young Activists in Washington DC to Address Economic Concerns Driving Youth Vote
Read the Press Release (5/7/08)






New Research Publications

Election Day Registration Would Boost Voter Participation in Massachusetts, According to New ReportRead the Press Release.

View or Download the Report, "Election Day Registration in Massachusetts." (3/20/08)





Low-Income Americans Denied Voter Registration Opportunities as States Neglect Federal Voting Law, New Report by Demos and Project Vote.

Read the Press Release and the Intent to File Letters Sent to Arizona and Florida.


Read Senior Counsel Lisa Danetz's NVRA Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Elections (4/1/08).

Read the Letter urging Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers and Ranking Member Lamar Smith to investigate Department of Justice enforcement of the NVRA (5/7/2007).


 

Many African-American and Latino Families in Danger of Falling out of Middle Class, According to New Report.

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Two out of three middle class American families on shaky financial ground, according to new report by Demos and IASP at Brandeis University.


       

Press Release
 | Download the Report 

Updates & Announcements 

Find experts for interviews and public events at the Demos Speaker's Bureau. View here.
Demos is Hiring:  EOP Policy Analyst

Statement: Demos responds to the introduction of a Federal "Election Day Registration" Bill Introduced Today.


Media Advisory
Demos and the Center for American Progress to Announce Findings of the "Economic State of Young America" and Analysis of Polls on Young Voter Attitudes about Economy. (5/1/08)


Press Release:
Healthcare Issues Author and Demos Senior Fellow Jonathan Cohn renders a verdict on the presidential campaign's newest controversy. (4/30/08)

Statement
: Despite Little Proof Of Fraud, Supreme Court Upholds Indiana's Strict Voter ID Requirement; Demos Urges Lawmakers to Reject Voter ID Proposals. (4/28/08) 

Media Advisory
: Sen. John Edwards and Susan Berresford, Former President of the Ford Foundation, to be Honored at Demos Anniversary Celebration. (4/24/08)


Press Release
: Lawsuit Filed Against Missouri for NVRA Noncompliance Requiring Public Assistance Agencies to offer Voter Registration Services. (4/23/08)

Press Release:
"Up to Our Eyeballs" Explores Hidden Story Behind Sky-Rocketing Debt In America, Published Today. (4/15/08)


Press Release: "Just Another Emperor?" Book on "Philanthrocapitalism" Published. (4/14/08)

In The News


"Missouri: Voting rights Group Sues State, Election Boards"
(The Associated Press, 4/24/08)


"Lawmakers Weigh Last-Minute Voter Registration"
(Charleston Daily Mail, 4/22/08)


"DeBerry Should Keep Trying with Card Bill"
(Knoxville News Sentinel, 4/22/08)


"Caucuses Drew Few Ineligible Voters"
(Des Moines Register, 4/20/08)


"Paperback Row" (The New York Times, 4/20/08)


"Shopping Ourselves Young" (Globe and Mail, 4/19/08)


"Paperback: Consumed, by Benjamin R Barber"
(The Independent, 4/18/08)


"Debunking the Money Myth"
(U.S. News & World Report, 4/17/08)


"States Failing to Implement Critical Voting Rights Laws"
(Hawaii Reporter, 4/15/08)


"Do More to Sign Up Voters" (Orlando Sentinel, 4/15/08)


"Degree Can't Always Open Door to Middle Class"
(Akron Beacon Journal, 4/13/08)


"Voter Registration Law isn't Working Well Here"
(Sacramento Bee, 4/5/08)


"More Democracy Now" (The Phoenix, 4/2/08)


"States Slipping in Effort to Help the Poor Register to Vote"
(Kansas City Star, 4/1/08)


"The Republican War on Voting"
(The American Prospect, 4/1/08)

Commentary

Voter Story in Pennsylvania
Personal Democracy Forum
by Allison Fine

Good Jobs for Americans Who Help Americans
The American Prospect
by Robert Kuttner

Welcome 2008 Graduates to Our Real World
The Huffington Post
by Jose Garcia

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