Demos

Demos is a dynamic “think-and-do” tank that powers the movement for a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy. Through policy research, litigation, and deep relationships with grassroots organizations, Demos champions solutions that will create a democracy and economy rooted in racial equity. Demos’ work is guided by three goals: to achieve true democracy by reducing the role of money in politics, amplifying the voice of the people, and guaranteeing the right to vote; to build pathways to ensure a diverse, expanded middle class in a new, sustainable economy; and to create progressive change with the partnership and leadership of on-the-ground organizations based in communities of color.

Data Capitalism and Algorithmic Racism

Big companies are using data to preserve the power imbalance that keeps them rich. This economic model is rooted in chattel slavery and relies on the extraction and commodification of data.

Right to Vote: The Case for Expanding the Right to Vote in the U.S. Constitution

If we truly want to build an inclusive democracy, we must articulate an affirmative vision of voting rights in the Constitution itself.

Black to the Ballot 2020: New Vote-By-Mail Policies Lead to New Forms of Voter Suppression

An overview of the vote-by-mail eligibility criteria in Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, and California and the hurdles Black voters may face.

Recent grant history

Year	Project	Grant Award
2021	General Support (leadership transition)	$50,000
2020	General Support	$225,000 over 3 years
2017	General Support	$150,000 over 3 years