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Trump’s $400 Million “Gift” From Qatar Is a Dangerous Deal for America
The President of the United States should serve the people, not wealthy foreign governments, but Trump has once again shown that he is for sale to the highest bidder.
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Elon Musk Is Dumping Money Into Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race
Musk’s involvement in the state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin could be a boon for his business, and a massive blow to our democracy.
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Musk’s DOGE is Coming For Social Security
Here’s what they’ve done so far, what might happen next, and how it might affect you.
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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—March 20, 2025
Hi Friend! Happy Sunshine Week, first day of Spring, and March Madness!
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Backdoor Budgets Are Bad For Our Democracy
The troubling trend to pass stop-gap spending bills instead of an annual budget allows Congress to subvert transparency, hurting Americans.
Sunshine Week: Shining a Light on Our Government
The OG transparency movement
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Congress failed. Now it’s up to us.
All week, we’ve heard from allies on Capitol Hill that their phones were ringing off the hook – and lawmakers on the fence felt enough heat that many switched their votes our way at the very last minute.
New Poll: Near Majority of Registered Voters Want to Fire Elon Musk
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House Republicans’ Spending Plan is a Power Grab for Trump and Musk – Democrats Must Say No
Congressional Republicans' new continuing resolution (CR) would keep the government funded but at a dangerous cost, cutting key social programs while giving Donald Trump and Elon Musk unprecedented control over federal spending. Democrats in the Senate must stand up to this power grab.
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Honoring Selma’s Legacy—And Continuing the Fight
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How Voting Laws Have Changed Since the Supreme Court Weakened the Voting Rights Act
Ever since the Supreme Court gutted our Voting Rights Act, state politicians have taken advantage and passed laws that deny Black and brown voters their rights. The freshly reintroduced John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act can fix it.
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Lighting Up Times Square: Our New #FireMusk Billboard
He bought his way into government – now he’s trying to tear it apart.
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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—March 6, 2026
Happy Thursday. How about that State of the Union address?
