The Fed — Yes, the Fed — Can Help Fix Inequality
“I think [Powell’s remarks] are a real vindication,” says Connie Razza, the chief of campaigns and policy at the Center for Popular Democracy, a liberal advocacy organization. “To have him...
“I think [Powell’s remarks] are a real vindication,” says Connie Razza, the chief of campaigns and policy at the Center for Popular Democracy, a liberal advocacy organization. “To have him acknowledge that lower-income communities are just entering a recovery is very important.”
In North County budgets, policing most expensive line item
In North County budgets, policing most expensive line item
“Budgets are moral documents that reflect the values and priorities of our government, yet for communities of color, local budgets have too often come to represent their further oppression,”...
“Budgets are moral documents that reflect the values and priorities of our government, yet for communities of color, local budgets have too often come to represent their further oppression,” Jennifer Epps-Addison, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, said in a press release about a 2017 report the group published examining budget expenditures in 12 different metropolitan areas nationwide. “In the wake of constant stories of police brutality and state violence, or news of departmental corruption and malfeasance, it is past time for us to start reimagining what safety means, how it is being resourced, and who is defining it.”
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Many Shortfalls Of Wage Theft Enforcement For Migrant Workers
Many Shortfalls Of Wage Theft Enforcement For Migrant Workers
Make the Road New York and the Center for Popular Democracy compiled a report in April 2019 that estimated wage theft impacts around 2.1 million workers in New York every year, totaling more than...
Make the Road New York and the Center for Popular Democracy compiled a report in April 2019 that estimated wage theft impacts around 2.1 million workers in New York every year, totaling more than $3.3 billion in stolen wages.
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Financial transparency becomes an obstacle for private prison reform
Financial transparency becomes an obstacle for private prison reform
A new report from The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) verifies that while private prison facilities contain a range of violations, these institutions are significantly hindered by recent...
A new report from The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) verifies that while private prison facilities contain a range of violations, these institutions are significantly hindered by recent banking divestments to the tune of almost $1.93 billion.
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New KPFA documentary highlights how Oakland’s unhoused face untold cycles of displacement; Plus: Protesters in Puerto Rico have given the Governor an ultimatum
New KPFA documentary highlights how Oakland’s unhoused face untold cycles of displacement; Plus: Protesters in Puerto Rico have given the Governor an ultimatum
Xiomara Caro Diaz is an organizer and activist, and a program director with the Center for Popular Democracy. She joins us live from the streets in San Juan, Puerto Rico to discuss the demands for...
Xiomara Caro Diaz is an organizer and activist, and a program director with the Center for Popular Democracy. She joins us live from the streets in San Juan, Puerto Rico to discuss the demands for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló.
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Corruption, Mismanagement, and Disrespect Fuel Puerto Rico Protests
Corruption, Mismanagement, and Disrespect Fuel Puerto Rico Protests
“Joining me now to discuss the recent events in Puerto Rico is Julio Lopez Varona. He’s a Co-Director of campaigns at the Center for Popular Democracy, which organizes the Puerto Rican community...
“Joining me now to discuss the recent events in Puerto Rico is Julio Lopez Varona. He’s a Co-Director of campaigns at the Center for Popular Democracy, which organizes the Puerto Rican community in the US to advocate for a just recovery for the island. He joins us today from San Juan, Puerto Rico.”
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Hundreds of Thousands of Protesters Expected in Puerto Rico as Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Says He Won't Resign. Here's What to Know
Hundreds of Thousands of Protesters Expected in Puerto Rico as Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Says He Won't Resign. Here's What to Know
Puerto Rican activist Julio López Varona, an organizer for the New York-based Center for Popular Democracy––one of the groups behind the protests, says the protestors’ initial goal is to get...
Puerto Rican activist Julio López Varona, an organizer for the New York-based Center for Popular Democracy––one of the groups behind the protests, says the protestors’ initial goal is to get Rosselló to resign, but their ultimate goal is to push to elect a government that will genuinely fight for them.
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Close the concentration camps," hundreds protest migrant children being held at Fort Sill
Close the concentration camps," hundreds protest migrant children being held at Fort Sill
According to United We Dream, the following individuals and groups from Oklahoma City were involved in Saturday’s protest:
... Schools Network, The Majority, Workers Defense, Bend the Arc,...
According to United We Dream, the following individuals and groups from Oklahoma City were involved in Saturday’s protest:
... Schools Network, The Majority, Workers Defense, Bend the Arc, Sunflower Community Action, Center for Popular Democracy, Sunrise Movement…
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Does Defunding Work? $1.9 Billion Later ... Private Prisons Seem to Think So
Does Defunding Work? $1.9 Billion Later ... Private Prisons Seem to Think So
This week a new report by In the Public Interest, the Center for Popular Democracy, and the Public Accountability Initiative demonstrated just how much pain private prison companies are feeling...
This week a new report by In the Public Interest, the Center for Popular Democracy, and the Public Accountability Initiative demonstrated just how much pain private prison companies are feeling.
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Warren's next battleground: private equity firms
Warren's next battleground: private equity firms
The legislation is supported by the AFL-CIO, Americans for Financial Reform, American Federation of Teachers, SEIU, the Center for Popular Democracy, the Economic Policy Institute, Public Citizen...
The legislation is supported by the AFL-CIO, Americans for Financial Reform, American Federation of Teachers, SEIU, the Center for Popular Democracy, the Economic Policy Institute, Public Citizen, and others with similar political viewpoints.
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