🚨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

🚨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...

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...

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.

🧵157 years ago today: the 14th Amendment became law, promising birthright citizenship, due process, & equal protection for all. It's been under threat ever since. Our latest explains why this anniversary matters and the hope we can find in its history. demos.nyc/14th-amendment

Lightning‑fast delivery comes at a hefty price, and Amazon workers are paying it. As Amazon celebrates #PrimeDay, here’s our wish list for its workers:

There are 1.5M “missing” voters in North Carolina, people who are eligible to vote but don’t, because NC has designed its voting system to discourage them from doing so. We joined @scsjofficial.bsky.social for an interview with NC Newsline to explain our findings: ncnewsline.com/2025/07/07/n...

BREAKING: President Trump has signed the budget reconciliation bill. Make no mistake, this will have a catastrophic impact on working families. Our statement: www.demos.org/press-releas...

The House just passed a GOP-led budget bill that will take $600 in income from the lowest 20% of earners while giving the top 1% an extra $97K. Big donors fund campaigns, reap massive returns, and working families pay the price. This is money in politics at work. budgetlab.yale.edu/research/dis...

The Senate chose billionaire donors over working families yesterday, passing a tax bill with massive breaks for the wealthy while slashing essential services. This is what happens when money buys influence – policies benefiting the few, especially harming Black & brown communities.

#OnThisDay in 1964, the Civil Rights Act became law after years of organizing—outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 61 years later, as protections face new threats, we're reminded that progress isn't permanent. The work continues.

The GOP's big ugly budget will harm working families, business owners, seniors, college students, rural communities, and young children. And guess who will it help? Billionaires. Every American should be against this deadly and dangerous bill.

1/7 Today, SCOTUS issued a lengthy opinion about legal challenges to Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. Here is what you need to know 🧵:

🧵 New research reveals 1.5 million North Carolinians are missing during election time, in part because NC has become one of the hardest states to vote in. The solution? Remove the barriers. Empower voters. Read our new report with @scsjofficial.bsky.social: demos.nyc/nc-missing-v...

#Juneteenth is more than a proclamation; it’s a blueprint for building power in the face of justice delayed. Black communities didn’t wait for freedom then, and we aren't waiting now. Read our latest blog: www.demos.org/blog/legacy-...

While millions exercised their First Amendment rights this weekend, acts of violence in Minnesota and Utah stood in stark, horrific contrast. That violence has no place in our democracy. Dēmos President Taifa Smith Butler’s full statement on the attacks: www.demos.org/press-releas...

🏳️‍🌈 Today is LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day. On average, full-time LGBTQIA+ workers earn just 90¢ for every dollar earned by all full-time workers—and that number is significantly less for trans workers & LGBTQIA+ workers of color. It’s critical that we ensure #EqualPayforEqualWork

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a public immigration briefing on Thursday while demanding accountability from the Trump administration following its slew of attacks on immigrant communities in LA and across the country. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Dēmos is thrilled to welcome labor rights expert, social justice champion, & our new Chief of Programs & Strategy, Alix Gould-Werth! We're grateful to have her leadership & insight informing our work as we look to build power for Black & brown communities. Welcome, Alix! demos.nyc/4jYixsI

The Trump Administration's latest string of attacks on immigrant communities in Los Angeles and across the country represents an extreme overreach of federal power, violates our fundamental rights, and threatens to undermine our democracy. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3FBtXo9

GOP Budget Plan Ins & Outs: In — Tax breaks for billionaires Out — Funding for critical safety net programs that support child care, education, housing assistance, and so much more. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...