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Reflective Democracy Campaign

Investigates and disrupts the demographics of power in the United States

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5 things you didn’t know about the new Congress

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Seeking Reflective Leadership, Voters Elect Kamala Harris

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Confronting the Demographics of Power: America’s Sheriffs

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We are building a democracy whose leaders reflect the diversity and life experiences of all the American people. Learn more about the campaign.

We Analyze the Demographics of Power

Our research exposes the stark demographic imbalances between the American people and our elected officials, and tracks the rising political power of women and people of color.

We Organize for Structural Change

We spearhead innovations to the political system so that women and people of color have full access to the halls of power.

Our Work In Focus

We investigate power imbalances, we document progress, and we build solutions.

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The Criminal Justice System Exposed

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The Rise of Women of Color

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A New Path for Political Gatekeepers

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News & Insights

  • Insights & Opinions
    5 things you didn’t know about the new Congress
  • Insights & Opinions
    Biden Cabinet Picks Elevate Reflective Leadership
  • Campaign in the News
    The 19th: Black women tripled their representation in Washington statehouse
  • Campaign in the News
    The Daily Beast: Kamala Harris Wins, Busting Barrier After Barrier
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The Reflective Democracy Campaign@WhoLeadsUs·
19 Feb 1362837149494689792

Congrats, @AlexSamuelsx5! Looking forward to following your work

FiveThirtyEight@FiveThirtyEight

Big news! We’re incredibly excited to announce that @AlexSamuelsx5 is joining @FiveThirtyEight!!!! 😀😀😊

Alex most recently covered the intersection of politics and race for the @TexasTribune , and she’ll be building on that work for FiveThirtyEight.

The Reflective Democracy Campaign@WhoLeadsUs·
19 Feb 1362773691025809410

“[A generous child allowance] would give her breathing room to run for office so that in the future policy would be made by people like her, who trusted people like her.” @ezraklein makes an eloquent case for reflective leadership.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/opinion/theres-no-natural-dignity-in-work.html?referringSource=articleShare

The Reflective Democracy Campaign@WhoLeadsUs·
17 Feb 1362109229415432194

Historically marginalized communities face the worst of the blackout, including spikes in polluted air. On a related note, nearly 60% of Texans are people of color, while TX electeds are close to 80% white. @james_dobbins_ @HirokoTabuchi https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/climate/texas-blackout-storm-minorities.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage

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