The Republicans Against Nationalizing Elections Before Trump Said It Out Loud

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The Republicans Against Nationalizing Elections Before Trump Said It Out Loud

Whether it’s the term nationalizing or federalizing, it’s the same thing. We’ve said it once before, but we’ll say it again. Presidents don’t set election laws. They never have, and never will.

February 4, 2026

A Reason to Rethink Redistricting? Texas Special Election Has Gov. DeSantis Sweating

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A Reason to Rethink Redistricting? Texas Special Election Has Gov. DeSantis Sweating

DeSantis says his Republican Party should be “clear eyed” about the political environment heading into November elections.

February 3, 2026

4 Reasons Why Greg Bovino Was a Bad Choice for Noem

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4 Reasons Why Greg Bovino Was a Bad Choice for Noem

Here are four examples that show Bovino’s leadership predictably caused harm, and why Kristi Noem should own these failures and be fired.

January 30, 2026

Until ICE Out and Noem Gone, Not Another Penny for ICE

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Until ICE Out and Noem Gone, Not Another Penny for ICE

Backed by their members in every single congressional district, Common Cause is reiterating “not one more penny” for ICE in addition to other changes for the out-of-control agency.

January 26, 2026

How the Swamp Won – Connecting the Dots on Big Oil, Trump and Venezuela

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How the Swamp Won – Connecting the Dots on Big Oil, Trump and Venezuela

New records and media reports Trump isn't draining the swamp. The swamp is winning.

January 22, 2026

47 Ways Trump Has Made Your Life Worse in 1 Year

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47 Ways Trump Has Made Your Life Worse in 1 Year

On January 21, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president. Here are 47 ways he has broken his promises and made your life worse.

January 20, 2026

Common Cause Warns Virginia to Follow Its Redistricting Criteria

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Common Cause Warns Virginia to Follow Its Redistricting Criteria

Common Cause, the nation’s premiere redistricting leader, sent a letter to Virginia legislators, urging them to comply with the organization’s fairness criteria as they advance mid-decade redistricting

January 15, 2026

Voting Rights Groups, DC Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach

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Voting Rights Groups, DC Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach

Common Cause and two DC voters joined the ACLU National Voting Rights Project in filing a motion to intervene in United States v. Evans to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining D.C. voters’ personal data from the nonpublic voter file.

January 8, 2026

Callais Decision Isn’t an Excuse to Eliminate Black Districts in the South

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Callais Decision Isn’t an Excuse to Eliminate Black Districts in the South

Looking at you, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina.

January 7, 2026