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Looming Medicaid cuts could hurt Black children, advocates warn

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · 9d

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

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

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · 21d

#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 · 22d

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 · 22d

#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.

Voter Purge Legislative Resource Guide | Demos

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...

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.

Voter Purge Legislative Resource Guide | Demos

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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...

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.

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

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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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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

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 …

Voter Purge Legislative Resource Guide | Demos

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

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.

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

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/...

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 1

To make our society work for the many, not the few, we must come together to provide real opportunity for all our families, not just the affluent and well-connected. Join us: www.demos.org/join-our-ema...

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Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Aug 1

Economic and political power are inextricably linked. Therefore, when the mega-wealthy get trillions in tax cuts, as currently proposed by Congressional Republicans, they also gain outsized influence over our democratic institutions.

Reclaiming Our Money, Reclaiming Our Power: Strategy and Solidarity at the Public Banking Convening | Demos

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Jul 31

Commercial banks have failed us for generations. It’s time to reclaim our money.

In May, we gathered with financial justice leaders to advance bold strategies for building community wealth through public banks.

Read the key takeaways: bit.ly/3INM77l

In May, Dēmos held a national convening of financial justice leaders to reimagine our financial systems and build community wealth through public banks. These are our top takeaways.

The Reconciliation Bill Is a Brazen Betrayal of Present and Future Generations | Demos

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚨TONIGHT at 8pm ET: Build power and fight back.

The Trump Administration just gave billionaires a $300,000 tax break—and slashed Medicaid, housing, and food aid. This is The Big Betrayal.

Join the national livestream to fight forward: www.crowdcast.io/c/fightforwa...

Promotional poster for 'The Big Betrayal and How We Fight Forward' event featuring U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Bernie Sanders. The poster is vibrant with graphics of a yellow school bus and megaphones, highlighting community partnership logos such as Community Change, National Domestic Workers Alliance, and others. The livestream will occur on July 30 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. URL at the bottom for more information: ppls.ac/fightforward.

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Jul 15

Big Beautiful Bill? More like a brazen betrayal of the American people. In our latest, we break down what this bill actually means for everyday families: www.demos.org/blog/reconci...

The passage of the inaptly named “One Big Beautiful Bill” is a loss for the country, not just because of immediate cost and economic harm it will cause families but because of the future we’re giving ...

Demos @demosorg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day, the day Black women's wages catch up to what white men earned in 2024.
This isn't just a pay gap—it's a power gap. Economic security for all means ensuring Black women earn a thriving wage without having to work extra months to catch up.

The text says "191 Days. On average, Black women need to work 191 days into the new year to earn what white men made in the previous year." The image is of someone writing in a journal with dollar signs on a background behind them.