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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

Januar 20, 2026

With the midterm elections looming, the news cycle is about to become a partisan whirlwind. The real threats to democracy – the ones that will significantly impact your life – risk getting buried in chaos.

That’s why we compiled the top 5 democracy trends Common Cause is monitoring in 2026, and what we’re doing about them.

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Defending Your Data: Why Common Cause is Going to Court Against the Department of Justice

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Defending Your Data: Why Common Cause is Going to Court Against the Department of Justice

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We told you so! Texas’ Map is Struck Down as Racial Gerrymander

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Colorado must maintain a government that serves the people, not special interests.

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Trump’s Redistricting Gamble: New Maps a Partisan Washout

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Erhalten Sie aktuelle Nachrichten, Aktionsmöglichkeiten und Ressourcen zur Demokratie.

Defending Your Data: Why Common Cause is Going to Court Against the Department of Justice

Common Cause Wrapped 2025

We told you so! Texas’ Map is Struck Down as Racial Gerrymander

Protecting Colorado’s Democracy Requires Nonpartisan Watchdogs

Trump’s Redistricting Gamble: New Maps a Partisan Washout

The Dizzying Mid-Decade Redraw: Where Are We Now?

Here’s Why Common Cause Filed 57 Complaints Against the Trump Administration for Violating Federal Ethics Laws

The Supreme Court Hears Arguments on a Key Section of the Voting Rights Act

Who is Trump’s FCC Chair Brendan Carr? 5 Ways He’s Undermining Free Speech

Americans want redistricting reform. Here’s how we do it.

Miller and His Allies Want to Silence Millions of Americans

9 Ways the Trump Shutdown Will Make You Worse Off

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

Erhalten Sie nationale Updates

Erhalten Sie aktuelle Nachrichten, Aktionsmöglichkeiten und Ressourcen zur Demokratie.

Defending Your Data: Why Common Cause is Going to Court Against the Department of Justice

Common Cause Wrapped 2025

We told you so! Texas’ Map is Struck Down as Racial Gerrymander

Protecting Colorado’s Democracy Requires Nonpartisan Watchdogs

Trump’s Redistricting Gamble: New Maps a Partisan Washout

The Dizzying Mid-Decade Redraw: Where Are We Now?

Here’s Why Common Cause Filed 57 Complaints Against the Trump Administration for Violating Federal Ethics Laws

The Supreme Court Hears Arguments on a Key Section of the Voting Rights Act

Who is Trump’s FCC Chair Brendan Carr? 5 Ways He’s Undermining Free Speech

Americans want redistricting reform. Here’s how we do it.

Miller and His Allies Want to Silence Millions of Americans

9 Ways the Trump Shutdown Will Make You Worse Off

Hallo! Es sieht so aus, als würden Sie sich uns aus {state} anschließen.

We exposed Elon Musk, now we’ll do the same to Stephen Miller