Insights - Democracy Alliance

New York Times Highlights a Movement Supported by DA’s Democracy Fund

Today's Times highlights the staggering number of voters that are ineligible to vote because of a prior criminal conviction. Rights restoration has been identified...

News Roundup, October 6

The NEA demonstrates that school bullying is on the rise in sync with Donald Trump's visibility; Experts give their readout on the use of force by police in...

The DA’s Climate Fund and GiveGreen – Maximum Impact on Climate Change

Hurricane Matthew is forcing the evacuation of millions from our cities along the southeastern coast after cutting a devastating and deadly path through the...

EPI Shows How the Economy Leaves Black Workers Behind

Today's Washington Post "Wonkblog" featured the latest Economic Policy Institute research exploring the black-white wage gap. EPI's insights go beyond what we...

Mobilizing the Black Electorate, and Building a Movement

When we think about the history of Black organizing and the social movements it has sparked, the right to vote has always been a central demand. The act of voting...

Today and Every Day, Maximizing Participation Strengthens Democracy

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Across the nation, hundreds of events will be held – many organized by Democracy Alliance APOs, organizations on the DA's...

New American Majority Turnout is Vital to Win in November – and Needs Sustained Investment.

The Presidential polls have tightened alarmingly. Complacency is always a dangerous stance, no matter what the odds, but is absolutely unacceptable and unwarranted...

News Roundup, 9/22

Constitutional Accountability Center's Elizabeth Wydra lays down a timely history lesson on the Constitution; The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities' research...

The Wonks Behind the Progressive Movement Are Getting Recognition on the Politico 50

Jared Bernstein and Ross Eisenbrey first researched a new overtime rule proposal during the Bush Administration. A nonstarter then, they revived interest in the...

Issue One, Others Tell Debate Moderator: “First Debate Democracy”

In an open letter to Lester Holt, the host of the first Presidential debate, a who’s-who of progressive groups are pressing for a chance to hear both candidates...