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NPQ (Nonprofit Quarterly) @npquarterly.bsky.social · 1d

“A Third Reconstruction unapologetically embraces justice as the beating heart of an expansive multiracial democracy.” nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social @steve-npq.bsky.social

Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

At a time of racial justice backlash, a call for a full-throated multiracial democracy may seem audacious—it’s also a necessary movement to preserve US democracy at all.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Launching today: A 6-week series with @npquarterly.bsky.social on building a Third Reconstruction. Read about how we defeat authoritarianism and build a multiracial democracy—even when the odds seem impossible.

First, @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on the path forward: demos.nyc/3JuC8Va

Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

At a time of racial justice backlash, a call for a full-throated multiracial democracy may seem audacious—it’s also a necessary movement to preserve US democracy at all.

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · 1d

Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @demosorg.bsky.social

Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

At a time of racial justice backlash, a call for a full-throated multiracial democracy may seem audacious—it’s also a necessary movement to preserve US democracy at all.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · 6d

As a member of Dēmos’ board, Stephen McConnell is a champion and collaborator who has helped shape our mission today. Hear about how he got involved with our work and his perspective on our role in the progressive movement.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · 12d

From the federal takeover of DC’s police department to retaliatory firings of public servants, it's clear that a dangerous authoritarian shift is unfolding in real time.

Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler calls us to mobilize to defend our democracy. Read her urgent warning: bit.ly/47iwb5l

Taifa Smith Butler, President of Demos, is featured with a quote about the importance of stopping this moment of decline for our democracy through collective action. The background shows abstract illustrations of diverse people carrying signs.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · 18d

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we’re reminded: ending poverty isn’t just about economic security—it’s also about economic mobility for all. Read about our vision for an economy that helps families thrive:

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Fair Count @faircount.bsky.social · Sep 17

The unemployment rate for Black Americans hit 7.5% in August, "more than double the rate seen for white workers." This is the worst level it's been since the pandemic, some economists seeing this as a sign of worse things to come for the US economy.

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The Black unemployment rate is at its highest since 2021. Here's why that's a bad sign for the economy.

The unemployment rate for Black Americans hit 7.5% in August. Federal workforce reductions and tariff-fueled economic uncertainty may be contributing.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · 27d

Latinas must work nearly two years to earn what white men earn in just one. Paying Latinas what they’re owed—equal pay—is critical to fostering thriving communities. #EqualPayforEqualWork #LatinaEqualPayDay

An infographic presented by Demos highlighting pay disparity: 'On average, Latinas working full time earn 58 cents for every dollar earned by white men.' A Latinx woman is depicted using a laptop, with a background of coins and statistical data. Source: National Women's Law Center.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Oct 2

Our new report debunks the harmful myth that immigrants are responsible for job losses. And it reveals the real threat to workers:

⚠️Weak labor protections

⚠️Wage theft

⚠️Unchecked corporate greed

Find out what's really holding our economy back: bit.ly/3IUlyh1

October Indicators: Workers are Losing Out, But It's Not Because of Immigrants | Demos

Structural imbalances—not immigrants—are what keeps working people from seeing their fair share of economic gains.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Sep 29

Who stands to bear the brunt from cuts to Medicaid? You might’ve guessed it—Black families.

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Looming Medicaid cuts could hurt Black children, advocates warn

Nearly 2 in 3 Black children are enrolled in the program.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Sep 17

#ConstitutionDay serves as a reminder that this document, while foundational, has long been used to deny Black and brown communities' full political power. As it faces a barrage of attacks, we must both defend and demand a Constitution that serves all of us.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Sep 16

Anti-democratic forces are working to silence Black and brown communities by making it harder to vote. This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, we fight back. Register to vote—and make sure your friends, family, and community do too. Our vote is our power.

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Sep 16

#HispanicHeritageMonth is more than a celebration—it’s a call to defend the rights, dignity, and democracy that Hispanic communities are fighting for and have always deserved.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 19

We talk about this voter suppression tactic in our 2025 voter resource guide. Learn how you can help safeguard your communities’ access to the ballot box: www.demos.org/research/vot...

Voter Purge Legislative Resource Guide | Demos

This resource guide is intended to help advocates and local leaders make common-sense improvements to current voter removal practices and oppose bad bills that limit access to the ballot.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 19

Georgia will begin its second-largest voter purge in history in the fall, following its record-setting first purge in 2017. Secretary of State Raffensperger stands to remove nearly half a million voters from their rolls in the "Peach State". www.axios.com/local/atlant...

Voter Purge Legislative Resource Guide | Demos

This resource guide is intended to help advocates and local leaders make common-sense improvements to current voter removal practices and oppose bad bills that limit access to the ballot.

www.demos.org

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 18

Mass voter purges, or the improper cancellation of voter registrations, systemically deny people the right to participate in elections and make their voices heard.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Here’s how advocates can fight back: www.demos.org/research/vot...

North Carolina-Trump DOJ Voter Purge Plan Is Illegal, Democrats Warn

Read more here.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 6

Today, on the VRA’s 60th anniversary, we honor those who strived for that victory by defending its true legacy—one that demands not just political participation, but economic justice as well. #VRA60 bit.ly/4liWY6C

60 Years Later, the Voting Rights Act Needs to Be Revived and Paired With a Bold Economic Agenda | Demos

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor those who strived for that victory by defending its true legacy—one that demands not just political participation, but economic justice too.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 6

Three years after the #VotingRightsAct passed, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that it only represented a step toward equality—not the finish line: “Now our struggle is for genuine equality, which means economic equality.”

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 6

In our latest blog, we examine the ongoing threats to voting rights and argue that reform is needed not just to fulfill the promise of the VRA, but also to advance a broader vision of economic justice and people power. bit.ly/4liWY6C

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 6

For 60 years, the #VotingRightsAct (VRA) has represented a transformative milestone for the Civil Rights movement and American democracy.

60 Years Later, the Voting Rights Act Needs to Be Revived and Paired With a Bold Economic Agenda | Demos

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we honor those who strived for that victory by defending its true legacy—one that demands not just political participation, but economic justice too.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

Firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for simply doing her job sets a dangerous precedent for our nation. Data are facts, whether they serve one's political aspirations or not. Our full statement: bit.ly/3HgXZ18

Taifa Smith Butler of Demos, smiling, seated against a background with her quote "Trump’s attack on the BLS and, more broadly, on facts, isn’t just a threat to our economy. His actions mark another step closer to authoritarianism. The president has once again politicized an apolitical institution and, in doing so, sent a signal that he will punish anyone who seeks to hold him and his administration to account by telling the truth about his damaging policies."

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

The late Congressman John Lewis once called our vote “the most powerful nonviolent tool in our democracy.” Named in his honor, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act envisions an equal playing field for all: www.demos.org/policy-brief...

Protecting Our Democracy: The Urgent Need for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act | Demos

As states impose new voter suppression tactics, the push for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is crucial to ensure equal voting rights for all.

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

As undemocratic forces fight tooth and nail to restrict voters’ access to the ballot box, the reintroduced John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act can help ensure full, unfettered access to political participation for Black and brown voters. bit.ly/4lcHWPI

Watch: Warnock, Durbin reintroduce voting rights bill named for John Lewis

Democratic Sens. Raphael Warnock (Ga.) and Dick Durbin (Ill.) are set to reintroduce the Senate version of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025, which would replace the 1965 Voting …

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 4

Here’s how advocates can fight back: www.demos.org/research/vot...

Voter Purge Legislative Resource Guide | Demos

This resource guide is intended to help advocates and local leaders make common-sense improvements to current voter removal practices and oppose bad bills that limit access to the ballot.

www.demos.org

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 4

Mass voter purges, or the improper cancellation of voter registrations, systematically deny people the right to participate in elections and make their voices heard.

www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

North Carolina-Trump DOJ Voter Purge Plan Is Illegal, Democrats Warn