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At a time when unchecked corporate profiteering masquerades as inflation, a proposed NYC public bank would center the interests of, and fund projects for, Black and Brown communities.

This case study highlights how New Economy Project and the Public Bank NYC coalition are pressing for the creation of a public bank for New York City, as part of a broader vision for economic and racial justice.

“By shifting the focus of finance from private profits to the public welfare, public banks can begin to repair harms caused by longstanding discriminatory practices against Black and brown people.”

Demos President Taifa Butler explains what true democracy looks like, and why what we have right now just ain’t it.

Congress still has an opportunity to craft another legislative package and resuscitate crucial elements of the Build Back Better package.

Organizers from the Texas Organizing Project (TOP) have been working to change the balance of power in the county to ensure a more equitable distribution of disaster funding, so that the people most impacted by climate change have the most say in how that funding is spent.

Grassroots organizers in Texas offer a blueprint for cementing equity into local recovery efforts.

"TOP’s success reflects what’s possible when people of color organize around what matters most to them and advocate for a seat at the table."

This case study follows the Texas Organizing Project as it worked to build power and equity for working-class Black & Latino communities in greater Houston after Hurricane Harvey—ultimately implementing a winning 3-part inside-outside strategy. 

Four executive and legislative actions President Biden should address in his speech