The workers that grow your house plants power a booming industry—yet many face exploitation. Change begins with The Planting Justice Campaign. Learn how your consumer power can help workers win fair pay, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job: demos.nyc/4ttVVGt

A strong economy isn’t just about people having jobs. To measure the strength of the economy, we need to know whether those who want more work can get it. Read our latest piece to understand what underemployment reveals that the unemployment rate misses: demos.nyc/3ZQSdZB

On the anniversary of the 15th Amendment, we reflect on a Reconstruction Amendment that prohibited racial discrimination in voting. It stands as a reminder that democracy had to be rebuilt once, and it can be rebuilt again.

Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Buckley v. Valeo that spending money on elections counts as free speech. That decision eroded election integrity and put megadonors ahead of voters. The system is broken, and we all feel the consequences.

Survival demands urgency, but transformation demands vision. In his reflections on Dēmos and @npquarterly.bsky.social's Third Reconstruction series, Aron Goldman reaffirms Dēmos president Taifa Smith Butler's call to reimagine norms, institutions, and forms of power. demos.nyc/looking-beyo...

Six years ago, Trump signaled how he would treat marginalized communities when he signed the #MuslimBan during his first term. Where our country is now is the result of the same racism, xenophobia, and white nationalism he has signaled since the beginning.

While the stock market is “so far, so good,” it only reflects the financial well-being of the wealthiest (mostly white) families. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

On January 21, 2010, the Supreme Court decided Citizens United, opening the floodgates to unlimited money from billionaires in our elections. 15 years later, it's clear: We must change how campaigns are funded to reflect the will of the people—not big donors.

In October, we outlined our government’s backslide into tyranny. Today, at the year mark of the Trump Administration, it’s clear that things have only gotten worse. We cannot normalize unchecked authority. We will continue to sound the alarm: demos.nyc/3Lsnwqm

This year began with violence that we cannot normalize, revealing a government that has turned American imperialism inward on its own communities. In her latest piece, Dēmos president Taifa Smith Butler calls us to be bold in fighting for our future: demos.nyc/4qrJk4D

The Trump Administration cites stock market highs as proof of economic strength. In our latest piece, we unpack why that narrative ignores too many people’s reality: demos.nyc/45CQRoH

This new year has been chaotic, alarming, and unsettling so far. From the invasion of Venezuela to ICE terrorizing our communities, culminating in yesterday's deadly shooting of Renee Nicole Good—a wife, mother, and neighbor who stood up to protect others. We cannot normalize this. 🧵

The hidden story news outlets aren’t reporting today—Black unemployment rose to 8.3%, the highest level since August 2021, and more than double the rate for white workers. Last month, we outlined what the Black unemployment rate reveals about our economy: demos.nyc/3YxyRbi

In 2024, just over half of all people in the country reported having three months of emergency savings, with disproportionately lower rates among Black and Hispanic households. New data exposes which communities bear the greatest risk when the economy falters. demos.nyc/4pexNEt

As Michigan and other states begin deliberating proof of citizenship laws, our joint report with @campaignlegal.org and @statevoices.bsky.social outlines the heavy price tags these laws carry: demos.nyc/3MY9rkw

Dēmos President @taifasbutler.bsky.social concludes our @npquarterly.bsky.social's Third Reconstruction series with a vision of how the progressive movement can leverage what we know from history to manifest what we need for our future. Read more: demos.nyc/48EOzpN

Paving the Path for a Third Reconstruction: "There can be no inclusive multiracial democracy without a commitment to rewrite our society’s racist rules." nonprofitquarterly.org/paving-the-p... @taifasbutler.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social

History shows that every rise in oppression is met with collective action that opens the door to new possibilities. Join Dēmos and Nonprofit Quarterly on Dec 17 for a one-hour webinar to envision a more just future. Register here: demos.nyc/4orkbVF

Four Ways Philanthropy Can Support the Movement for a Third Reconstruction: nonprofitquarterly.org/four-ways-ph... @demosorg.bsky.social @caseygrants.bsky.social @rwjf.org #Philanthropy

What is philanthropy’s role in building a Third Reconstruction? Foundation leaders Richard Besser and Carmen Rojas offer an honest assessment of their sector's past and what’s required for a just future. Read more @npquarterly.bsky.social: nonprofitquarterly.org/four-ways-ph...

🚨The unemployment rate for Black women is now 7.5%. These damning numbers confirm that under Trump, Black women face a crisis of disproportionately high unemployment. He must end his racist & reckless economic policies that are harming our economy. And the Fed must act to address this crisis.

Today’s jobs report shows Black women’s unemployment is 7.5%, rising for the 3rd month in a row. Economic security isn’t about how many jobs exist—it’s about who has access to them. As we pointed out in September, Black women are too often still shut out: www.demos.org/blog/one-num...

A new report from bsky.app/profile/aapf... reveals how anti-Blackness isn’t a side effect of our current government dysfunction—it’s the point. Read their report, endorsed by Dēmos President @taifasbutler.bsky.social: bit.ly/AntiBlacknes...

⚖️ New in our Third Reconstruction series: the case for the 14th Amendment. It’s the foundation for every freedom we claim. And it’s under a coordinated attack. Mejia and Cooper of @popdemoc.bsky.social explain for @npquarterly.bsky.social: demos.nyc/4oIIkrI

Authoritarianism has taken root in the U.S., but we can turn the tide. When we link economic justice + inclusive democracy, we transform the cycle of power from vicious to virtuous. It’s time to build power for the people, not the wealthy few. demos.nyc/4472jbi

Forward: People, Purpose, Power was more than a celebration—it was a call to action. Together with co-hosts @txorgproject.bsky.social and our partners, allies, and movement leaders, we honored a legacy of progress while charting a bold course forward for democracy and economic justice.

To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential. nonprofitquarterly.org/forging-a-pa... @darrickhamilton.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social

Why is labor power essential to democracy? For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history. Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx

“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

🔥 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 - nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @demosorg.bsky.social

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.

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

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: www.demos.org/sites/defaul...

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. [+] yhoo.it/4n6vhQ2

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

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

Who stands to bear the brunt from cuts to Medicaid? You might’ve guessed it—Black families. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

#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.

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.

#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.

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...

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...

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.”

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

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

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

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/...

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.

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