The attacks on politicians of color and women in office are getting worse, and we are fed up and ready to push for change.

2019, UpdatesDiversity Declaration Steering CommitteAugust 12, 2019Diversity, Diversity Matters, DCCC, Inclusion

Motivation Monday: Open Letter on Equity in National Security & Global Engagement

Equity in National Security & Global Engagement

UpdatesDiversity Declaration Steering CommitteApril 16, 2018Equity, Diversity, Diversity Matters, National Security, Meeting

Urging Our Senators to Commit to Diversity in Hiring

Commit to hiring diverse candidates throughout their offices to ensure that the demographics of their offices reflect the demographics of their constituents

Updates, 2018Diversity Declaration Steering CommitteMarch 6, 2018Diversity Matters, Diversity, Hiring, Senate, Rooney Rule, Inclusion, Equity

County Council Candidates Talk About Racial Equity and Immigrant Rights

Montgomery County, Maryland is one of the most diverse counties in the United States. Yet, the County Council has traditionally represented only a fraction of the county's communities.

2018Diversity Declaration Steering CommitteFebruary 26, 2018Local Elections, Racial Equity, Immigrants Rights, Diversity, Diversity Matters, Inclusion, Maryland, Montgomery County

Meeting the Candidates in Mary'and's 6th Congressional District

Aruna Miller, Andrew Duck, and Nadia Hashimi, candidates for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.

Congressional Elections, 2018Diversity Declaration Steering CommitteJanuary 22, 2018Maryland, Congressional Elections, Forum, Diversity, Diversity Matters

Primary Colors: What’s Next for Virginia

Congress doesn’t look much like America. And state legislatures aren’t any better. Congress is currently 80 percent male, 80 percent non-Hispanic white, and over 50 percent millionaires. In short, legislatures are a rich, white, men’s club. But the good news is, there is a trend toward diversity in Congress among every metric, except socioeconomic.

Diversity Declaration Steering CommitteJune 15, 2017Diversity, Diversity Matters, Elected Officials, Women of Color, Virginia Primaries

Diversity at the 100 Day Mark

Importantly, Diversity Matters will now look ahead.

Diversity Declaration Steering CommitteApril 28, 2017100 days, Diversity Matters, Diversity, Scorecard, president, 45

The Justice Department’s Reversal of the Texas ID Law

We cannot have a democracy that represents the people if segments of the population are not able to cast their vote, and we must be vigilant in taking action against laws that restrict voter access.

Diversity Declaration Steering CommitteFebruary 28, 2017Department of Justice, Texas Voter ID Law, Diversity Matters, Diversity, Voting, Access

Diversity Matters. Stand Up for It.

We believe respect for diversity in all its forms is a core American value. Discrimination against gay and transgender people is a form of sex discrimination and cannot be tolerated. We are asking our supporters to take action because excluding access in public schools leads to broader exclusion of the transgender community from civic participation.

Diversity Declaration Steering CommitteFebruary 27, 2017Transgender protections, Gender Identity, Diversity Matters, Diversity, Executive Order

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