Danielle Deiseroth

Sep 26, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Nancy Altman |Danielle Deiseroth

By Nancy Altman and Danielle DeiserothSocial Security is a top issue for voters in the 2024 election. It is especially key for older Americans, who vote at higher rates than their younger counterparts. Indeed, for the 67 million current beneficiaries, their families, and the millions more working families approaching retirement age, Social Security is a bread-and-butter issue. Donald Trump understands the politics of Social Security and the risk it poses to his campaign.

Sep 3, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Danielle Deiseroth

By Danielle DeiserothWith less than 70 days to go until the election, the economy and inflation remain top concerns for voters, especially the undecided swing voters who could determine the outcome of the 2024 race. Recent Data for Progress polling has found that likely voters select “the economy, jobs, and inflation” as their top issue this election — with swing voters prioritizing the economy at an especially high rate.

Aug 21, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Danielle Deiseroth

The Biden-Harris administration has delivered game-changing victories on climate, including historic investments in sustainable infrastructure and green energy projects, which have created millions of new jobs in the process, many of which are union jobs. Not only are these accomplishments very popular, but a majority of voters, including Independents, say they are more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who backs these types of actions.

Aug 1, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Danielle Deiseroth |Matthew Cortland |Rob Todaro |Lew Blank

By Danielle Deiseroth, Matthew Cortland, Rob Todaro, and Lew BlankAccording to Little People of America (LPA), there are an estimated 30,000 people with dwarfism in the United States, many of whom prefer the term “little people.” LPA defines dwarfism as “a medical or genetic condition that usually results in an adult height of 4'10" or shorter” or slightly taller than that in some cases.

Jul 10, 2024 | dataforprogress.org | Danielle Deiseroth

By Danielle DeiserothIn an alarming turn for America, foreign investors now participate in American elections. Companies accountable to foreign investors are investing hundreds of millions in political contributions, ultimately undermining American self-governance and national security. Companies with appreciable foreign ownership utilize an unintentional loophole in the Supreme Court's Citizens United to spend big to influence elections and ballot measures.