{"id":46930,"date":"2025-08-21T18:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T22:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/?post_type=article&p=46930"},"modified":"2025-09-03T20:15:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T00:15:24","slug":"common-cause-watchdog-newsletter-august-21-2025","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/es\/articles\/common-cause-watchdog-newsletter-august-21-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter\u2014August 21, 2025"},"template":"","class_list":["post-46930","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","article_type-article"],"acf":{"details":{"summary":"This week\u2019s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3.5 minute read at 580 words.","featured_image":"","article_type":11,"authors":"","related_issues":false,"related_work":false,"location":null},"sidebar":{"helper_enable_sidebar":false,"helper_media_contact":{"heading":"Media Contact","manually_enter_person":false,"person":"","name":"","role":"","phone":"","email":""},"helper_links_downloads":{"heading":"Links & Downloads","links":null}},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"

Happy Friday Eve. We made it to the end of the very newsy week. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

We are happy to bring you\u00a0<\/span>The People\u2019s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter <\/span>every other Thursday. We bring you the news you need to know to hold power accountable from the nonpartisan source you can trust. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This week\u2019s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3.5 minute read at 580 words.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\ud83e\udd85<\/span>\u00a0The Results Are In: California Passes, Texas Fails<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

In case you missed it, we\u00a0<\/span>released six fairness criteria<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in response to Texas\u2019 partisan attempts to redistricting mid-decade at the behest of Donald Trump. Our criteria protects fair representation for the voters regardless of which political party is drawing up new maps. To read our criteria,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This week, Texas Republicans followed Trump\u2019s directive and passed an incredibly gerrymandered, partisan map in an attempt to gain more seats ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.\u00a0<\/span>California announced it would fight back, introducing their own mid-decade maps to counterbalance Texas\u2019 efforts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nAfter thoroughly evaluating each state\u2019s maps against our criteria, we found California meets our fairness criteria, while Texas fails to meet each of the six fairness standards.<\/span>\r\n

As President Trump attempts to rig our redistricting systems to make himself king, states will continue to fight back. Common Cause is ensuring that no matter what happens, the people have a nonpartisan way to evaluate any mid-decade redistricting effort that happens in their state. Voters deserve to stay informed on how their vote could be impacted, and we\u2019re providing the tools to help navigate uncharted waters.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

To learn more,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f\u00a0<\/span>Trump\u2019s Reign of Terror in D.C.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Last week, President Trump ordered the National Guard to seize control of the city\u2019s local police department. Countless federal law enforcement officials have taken to the streets, some without identification, wearing face masks<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and employing\u00a0<\/span>dangerous tactics<\/span>\u00a0designed to stoke fear and create chaos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n

Crime is at record lows in D.C. It's obvious this is another blatant attempt at a power grab to make D.C. residents feel like they aren't safe in their own homes, suppress dissent, and take attention away from how Trump\u2019s policies are leaving people worse off. This is why D.C statehood is so important \u2014 because no one should have to live in fear from unchecked power. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re taking action.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Lawmakers have introduced resolutions in the House and Senate to put an end to Trump\u2019s hostile takeover and return power back to D.C. officials. We\u2019re demanding our members of Congress act immediately and pass it. Join us in making your voice heard, here.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\ud83d\udcf1 Our Favorite Post<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\ud83d\udc40 ICYMI<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\r\n

We're working so hard to protect our democracy, we could write you a novel instead of a newsletter. Instead, here are the top headlines you don't want to miss:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n