In The Movement
News, articles, events, and partnerships from around the country that further the efforts toward building sustainable power for Black and brown communities.
The US Supreme Court is a Threat to Democracy. Here’s How we Fix it.
The US supreme court has been weaponized to skew political power in favor of extreme conservative coalitions. Sabeel details how this has been done and makes the case that any democratic reform agenda must include structural reform of the judiciary.
By K. Sabeel Rahman, Demos Action in The Guardian
Vigil Honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, hosted by Demand Justice, including Comments from Demos Action’s Chiraag Bains.
Movement leaders honor the late Justice Ginsburg following her passing. Go to 3:11:00 to hear Chiraag reflect on his memories of RBG, her impact on the court, outline the hypocrisy of appointing her replacement before January, and what must be done if that happens.
The Next President Must Tackle the Intertwined Crises of Racial Injustice and Climate Change
Black communities bear the brunt of the burden created by the Climate Crisis. As activists call on Joe Biden to make a clear stance on the issue, a coalition of over 110 organizations has released the Frontlines Climate justice Executive Action Platform.
By Adrien Salazar and Lenox Yearwood Jr in Fortune
Candidates and Voters of Color Drive Progress in 2018 Midterms
Democrats’ taking back the House and making critical gains in the states with strong popular vote majorities—fueled by high midterm turnout among people of color—were crucial steps in pushing back against our nation’s slide towards authoritarianism and building a more inclusive democracy.
Responding Effectively to the GOP’s Dog Whistle Closing Argument for 2018 Midterms
A memo from Demos Action with guidance on responding to the dog-whistle racism of the right in the final days of the 2018 midterms. Effective counters explicitly call out the tactic for what it is: an effort to divide the working class, preventing us from achieving an America that works for all people, not just the wealthy few.
A flood of women, minorities and first-time candidates is poised to radically alter the composition of Congress next year after winning Democratic primaries in record numbers in 2018.
By Elena Schneider in Politico
Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy
The results of Florida’s gubernatorial primary should serve as a lesson for the Democratic establishment.
By Demos Partner Andrea Cristina Mercado in The Nation
How a 'Race-Class Narrative' Can Work for Democrats
New research from Demos suggests talking overtly about race can help progressives sell their message to persuadable voters.
By Elaine Godfrey in The Atlantic
Young voters and voters of color are key to climate policy
From crises in Puerto Rico and Flint, to movements from Standing Rock to This Is Zero Hour, it’s people of color and young people (and young people of color) who are leading the environmental movement and strongly supporting environmental policies.
By Ayana Elizabeth Johnson in The Hill
Analysis of black women’s electoral strength in an era of fractured politics
The Brookings Institution and the Higher Heights Leadership Fund collaborated to create a database comprised of elected officials at the federal, state, and municipal levels, as well as aspirant candidates. Information regarding their districts was also collected and analyzed to pinpoint predictors of electoral success.
By Andre M. Perry at Brookings.edu