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Demos is<ref>http://www.demos.org/about.cfm</ref>a ''non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization'' founded in 2000. Headquartered in New York City, Demos works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit of four overarching goals: | Demos is<ref>http://www.demos.org/about.cfm</ref>a ''non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization'' founded in 2000. Headquartered in New York City, Demos works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit of four overarching goals: | ||
| − | ''a more equitable economy with widely shared prosperity and opportunity''; | + | :''a more equitable economy with widely shared prosperity and opportunity''; |
| − | ''a vibrant and inclusive democracy with high levels of voting and civic engagement''; | + | :''a vibrant and inclusive democracy with high levels of voting and civic engagement''; |
| − | ''an empowered public sector that works for the common good''; | + | :''an empowered public sector that works for the common good''; |
| − | ''and responsible U.S. engagement in an interdependent world''. | + | :''and responsible U.S. engagement in an interdependent world''. |
A multi-issue national organization, ''Demos combines research, policy development, and advocacy to influence public debates and catalyze change. We publish books, reports, and briefing papers that illuminate critical problems and advance innovative solutions; work at both the national and state level with advocates and policymakers to promote reforms; help to build the capacity and skills of key progressive constituencies; project our values into the media by promoting Demos Fellows and staff in print, broadcast, and Internet venues; and host public events that showcase new ideas and leading progressive voices''. | A multi-issue national organization, ''Demos combines research, policy development, and advocacy to influence public debates and catalyze change. We publish books, reports, and briefing papers that illuminate critical problems and advance innovative solutions; work at both the national and state level with advocates and policymakers to promote reforms; help to build the capacity and skills of key progressive constituencies; project our values into the media by promoting Demos Fellows and staff in print, broadcast, and Internet venues; and host public events that showcase new ideas and leading progressive voices''. | ||
Revision as of 04:43, 3 August 2009
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Demos is[1]a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization founded in 2000. Headquartered in New York City, Demos works with advocates and policymakers around the country in pursuit of four overarching goals:
- a more equitable economy with widely shared prosperity and opportunity;
- a vibrant and inclusive democracy with high levels of voting and civic engagement;
- an empowered public sector that works for the common good;
- and responsible U.S. engagement in an interdependent world.
A multi-issue national organization, Demos combines research, policy development, and advocacy to influence public debates and catalyze change. We publish books, reports, and briefing papers that illuminate critical problems and advance innovative solutions; work at both the national and state level with advocates and policymakers to promote reforms; help to build the capacity and skills of key progressive constituencies; project our values into the media by promoting Demos Fellows and staff in print, broadcast, and Internet venues; and host public events that showcase new ideas and leading progressive voices.
Relationship to IPS
Demos is listed[2], on the Institute for Policy Studies website as partner organization of IPS.
Trustees
Current Board of Trustees[3]as of 2009.
Ben Binswanger Chief Operating Officer The Case Foundation
Christine Chen Strategic Alliances USA
Amy Hanauer Executive Director Policy Matters Ohio
Stephen B Heintz President Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Sang Ji White & Case, LLC
Van Jones President and Founder Green For All
Clarissa Martinez De Castro Director of Immigration and National Campaigns National Council of La Raza
Wendy Puriefoy President Public Education Network
Miles Rapoport President Demos
Amelia Warren Tyagi Co-founder and COO Business Talent Group
Ruth Wooden President Public Agenda
Trustees on leave
Charles Halpern Founding Board Chair; Emeritus
Ernest Tollerson Director, Policy $ Media Relations Metropolitan Transportation Authority