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[H1] 25 Years of Dēmos

We're celebrating 25 years of work to advance a bold vision for a just and inclusive democracy and economy that reflects a growing and diversifying nation. Read Taifa Smith Butler's reflection on Dēmos’ work to meet the moment and face the future with urgency, optimism, and resolve.
Read Taifa on Dēmos’ 25 Years

Our name means “the people.” It is the root word of democracy, and it reminds us that the true source of our greatness is the diversity of our people.

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Policy Briefs
May 22, 2026

Nick Wertsch

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Empowering Care Workers: The Key to a Better Care Economy

Good care jobs are the foundation of a good care economy. Empowering care workers through better pay, stronger protections, and collective voice would improve care quality, reduce workforce shortages, and advance racial and economic equity.

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Looking Under the Hood: Rising Long-Term Unemployment

This installment of our Economic Indicator Series examines why long-term unemployment matters, what it reveals about the true health of the labor market, and how persistent disparities in unemployment duration deepen existing racial inequities over time.

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May 28, 2026

Daniella Zessoules

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People, Purpose, Power: Dēmos at 25

Charged with both honoring Dēmos’ legacy and looking to the future, current president Taifa Smith Butler closes the Presidents’ Series by reflecting on the present moment and what it calls us to do.

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May 19, 2026

Taifa Smith Butler

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Reflections on Dēmos: Sabeel Rahman

From protesting outside a courthouse to shaping policy inside the White House, former Dēmos president Sabeel Rahman learned a defining lesson during his tenure: transformational change must begin with people power.

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May 12, 2026

K. Sabeel Rahman

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Our 2025 Annual Report

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We're excited to share our recent work, celebrate our wins, and chart the path forward for Dēmos
Read Our President's Letter & Report

Our Issues

Democracy

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Economic Justice

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Our Data Tool

The Power Scorecard

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The Power Scorecard measures the economic, civic, and political conditions that determine who holds power in our economy and democracy. Explore the data and join us in the work to shift power back to the people.
Explore the Power Map

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[H2] People. Purpose. Power. The future is ours to shape.
As Dēmos celebrates its 25th anniversary, join us in reimagining the promise of democracy and economic opportunity.
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[H2] Dēmos is a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy. We work hand in hand to build power with and for Black and brown communities, forging strategic alliances with grassroots and state-based organizations.
For 25 years, Dēmos has worked at the intersection of democracy reform, economic justice, and racial justice—drawing on our expertise in policy solutions, research, legal advocacy, and narrative strategies. Dēmos has moved progressive issues from the movement to the mainstream, such as debt-free college, voting rights access at public agencies, and strong credit card protections for consumers. And there is more to do. Today, our focus is clearer than ever: we must build power for Black and brown people and move our nation toward a new era of inclusion, equity, and shared power. The Dēmos Power Agenda is our affirmative vision for creating a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy by building civic, political, and economic power for all. It calls for structural reforms that restore and expand voting rights, fortify worker rights and protections, and decentralize power to the people—the dēmos.

[H2] How We Work
Our democracy is at a critical juncture, and the stakes for Black and brown communities are high. The resurgent threat of white supremacy and authoritarianism has undermined decades of political and economic progress. Our grassroots partners and racial justice champions have long understood the necessity of power-building for systemic change. Their successes and challenges in the long fight to secure political access and economic opportunity necessitate a deeper commitment from organizations like Dēmos to build and sustain power for Black and brown communities.   The solutions are many and require analyses that center power-building, racial equity and uplifting systemically marginalized communities facing blatant hostility to equity and justice. Explicit strategies that target the inclusion of Black and brown families, immigrants and systems-impacted people will ensure our vision encompasses all people. At Dēmos, we pioneer bold, progressive ideas, reinforce them with original research and analysis, and equip grassroots partner organizations to move them into practical reality. Our core strategies include:
[H3] Strengthening state and grassroots partnerships
A strong, connected, well-resourced grassroots movement is essential to sustain power building. Dēmos will elevate state and grassroots partners’ power and insight through legal strategies, policy, and research support and create opportunities for local leaders from across the country to connect and strategize together.
[H3] Developing strategies and analyses to facilitate power-building
Grounded in the expertise and lived experiences of our grassroots and state-based partners, Dēmos will develop and advance a power analysis and policy agenda that articulates the necessary strategies to shift power to the people, particularly Black and brown communities—an essential ingredient to realizing a multiracial democracy. Read our Power Agenda Framework to learn more.
[H3] Advancing long-term systemic change
Listening to our partners rather than simply offering ideas for structural change, Dēmos helps to advance ideas to realize change in structures and institutions that form the basis of racial inequity. Dēmos will work alongside national, state-based, and grassroots partners to advocate for concrete policy solutions and support campaigns and legal strategies for systemic change.
[H3] Disseminating new narratives around our democracy and economy
Prevailing narratives mask the realities of who wields power and upholds the status quo by making inequity and racial injustice appear inevitable. Through strategic research and communications, Dēmos will advance alternative narratives that offer what is possible instead of a traditional winner vs. loser approach.

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Ways to Support Demos

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For 25 years, Dēmos has advanced a bold vision for a just and inclusive democracy and economy. As we look to the future, your support fuels the work of moving our nation toward an era of justice, inclusion, equality, and shared power.

[H2] Frequently Asked Questions
[H3] Is this donation tax deductible?
Yes. Demos is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization with EIN 13-4105066 and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
[H3] Is my donation secure?
Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.
[H3] Can I give by mail?
Yes, of course! Just send your check, made out to "Demos" to: Demos Attn: Development 368 9th Ave, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001
[H3] I want to give a gift of stock. What is Demos' EIN number?
Demos' EIN (Employee Identification Number), a specific number given to us by the IRS, can be used to make gifts of stock. Our EIN is: 13-4105066.
[H3] Do I get a receipt?
A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.

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