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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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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A slice of the redistricting story

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A slice of the redistricting story

Sometimes the best way to talk about wonky public policy issues is over drinks. Last night, we did just that at our first informational happy hour of the New Year. Participants learned about redistricting, an issue that has been in the spotlight both nationally and in Colorado. Here are a few questions that came up, along with some short answers.

En marche vers le précipice : Rubio rejoint les candidats républicains qui soutiennent la Convention constitutionnelle

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En marche vers le précipice : Rubio rejoint les candidats républicains qui soutiennent la Convention constitutionnelle

En campagne ce week-end dans l'Iowa pour la nomination républicaine à la présidence, le sénateur américain Marco Rubio a annoncé son soutien à une idée dangereuse : une convention nationale sous l'article V de la Constitution américaine pour proposer des amendements constitutionnels sur la limitation des mandats et un budget fédéral équilibré.

Pittsburgh City Council Declares Support for Fair and Transparent Redistricting

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Pittsburgh City Council Declares Support for Fair and Transparent Redistricting

Last week, the Pittsburgh City Council passed a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to end the manipulation of congressional districts and state legislative districts for political advantage.

The Good, but Mostly Bad, in Congress’ Big Budget Deal

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The Good, but Mostly Bad, in Congress’ Big Budget Deal

As if Americans need one more reminder of the dysfunction in congress, last night Congressional leaders announced a 2,000 page omnibus budget, demonstrating again their inability to pass a budget through normal procedure. Omnibus spending bills released in the middle of the night are often filled with special interest handouts (called “riders”). Much like last year’s “cromnibus” bill, this year’s budget deal includes a number of good and bad things.

Evenwel, Equal Representation Depends on Justice Kennedy

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Evenwel, Equal Representation Depends on Justice Kennedy

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Tuesday in Evenwel v. Abbott, a case that has huge implications for who has a voice in our democracy.

5 Facts You Didn’t Know About The NRA’s Political Spending

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5 Facts You Didn’t Know About The NRA’s Political Spending

NRA’s political spending has tripled since Citizens United. The NRA has always been a big political spender, but since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed unlimited political spending by corporations and special interests groups in the 2010 Citizens United decision, the NRA’s spending on federal elections increased dramatically.

A Must in Maryland: Voter Education

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A Must in Maryland: Voter Education

Maryland’s new and improved paper voting system is finally here, ready to be used for the first time in our 2016 elections. We have a chance with this new system to encourage democracy! Voting is our most powerful tool to have a voice in our democracy – so it is critical that we put forth the effort to informing citizens about how the voting process has changed and what to expect on Election Day. Voter education will strengthen our voices as citizens and encourage more people to vote.

Sen. McConnell’s deal for the ultra-wealthy to buy politicians

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Sen. McConnell’s deal for the ultra-wealthy to buy politicians

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Politico reported that Senator McConnell is planning to insert a provision in a must-pass government funding bill that would significantly increase the amount of money that political parties could spend on candidates. The provision, drafted in secret and without any hearings, would eliminate caps on the amount of political money that parties may spend in coordination with candidates.

Remembering David Cohen

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Remembering David Cohen

Former Common Cause president and lifelong advocate for democracy has passed away.

Pfizer Deal Strengthens Case for Executive Order Requiring Transparency in Political Spending

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Pfizer Deal Strengthens Case for Executive Order Requiring Transparency in Political Spending

The tax inversion provisions Allergan and Pfizer are about to exploit are well-known and could easily be eliminated. They exist because Pfizer and other large corporations, individually and through groups like the American Legislative Exchange Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have used campaign contributions and an army of lobbyists to persuade a long line of Congresses and Presidents to riddle the federal tax code with loopholes.

This Thanksgiving, Talk Turkey For Democracy

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This Thanksgiving, Talk Turkey For Democracy

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, visit loved ones, decompress… and inevitably... talk politics around the dinner table.

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