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The current economic system has concentrated power in the hands of the few and created record inequality for Black and brown communities. A new paradigm must be created.

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This case study series shows what building economic power and liberation for Black and brown people looks like in practice. We highlight the actions and testimonies of movement organizers, community members, and power-building organizations in New York City, Texas, and Pittsburgh.

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Udochi Onwubiko

The Decades-Long Fight to Get Overtime Protections Right for Salaried Workers

In this brief, we’ll examine how conservative administrations, government inaction, and corporate interests have left low-paid salaried workers without adequate overtime protections for the past few decades. 

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15 Years and Counting: Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore the Federal Minimum Wage Any Longer

The federal minimum wage’s 86-year history shows us that we used to know how to get this done. 

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Udochi Onwubiko
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Meet the Economic Justice Team

The Economic Justice team at Dēmos brings diverse expertise areas and perspectives to our critical mission of ensuring that people have power over the economic forces that shape their lives. Get to know each member and learn about what motivates them to do this work.

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In CFPB v. CFSA Decision, the American People Notch a Win Against Predatory Corporate Entities 

Today's ruling is a powerful affirmation: the CFPB stands as a fortress against financial predators, especially crucial for communities of color battered by decades of discriminatory banking practices.

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Taifa Smith Butler
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Udochi Onwubiko
Udochi Onwubiko
Director of Economic Justice
Daniella Zessoules
Daniella Zessoules
Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice
Candace Milner
Candace Milner
Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Justice
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