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New 50 State Report Finds Massive Failures in Redistricting Process

A coalition of national organizations advocating for a stronger democracy published a report today evaluating redistricting efforts across all 50 states, awarding just two states with an “A” grade while 20 states earned a “D” or an “F” for their failures in transparency, opportunities for public input, nonpartisanship, and empowerment of communities of color. 

Trump Must Sign Ethics Pledge & Transition Documents

President-elect Donald Trump still has not signed legal documents – including an ethics pledge - needed to formally begin his administration’s transition of power. Candidates usually file these documents well in advance of the election. As a result of this delay, the government cannot provide security clearances, briefings and resources to Trump’s incoming team before he is sworn into office on January 20th.

Fire Elon Musk

How Elon Musk’s Power Grab Hurt America.

Pam Bondi Has Weaponized the Justice Department To Settle Trump’s Political Scores

From election denial to attacking political opponents and seizing control of Washington D.C. police, Pam Bondi has built her career on protecting Donald Trump and advancing his authoritarian agenda.

Protecting Colorado’s Democracy Requires Nonpartisan Watchdogs

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

5 Things to Know About Corey Lewandowski, the Secret Mastermind Behind ICE’s Abuse

Who is Corey Lewandowski, the mastermind behind the DHS? If you don’t, here are 5 things to know.

3 Ways Don Lemon’s Arrest is An Attack on Our Rights

The freedom of speech must always be protected. Find out how Don Lemon’s arrest is an attack on our constitutional rights.

Trump Still Losing on Mid-Decade Redistricting

Lumina Foundation Grant Will Help Common Cause Education Fund Expand Organizing & Leadership Program For Students of Color

Today, the Common Cause Education Fund is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Lumina Foundation’s racial equity funding program to expand the Student Action Alliance. The Student Action Alliance is a program for students of color that is led by a team of Black millennials. The program focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and students of color at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). The two-year $200,000 grant, which is part of the Lumina Foundation’s $15 million effort to help eradicate systematic...

COVID-19 Stimulus Package Provides Significant Broadband Relief to Help Connect Low-Income Households, Ignores other Democracy Reform Priorities 

Today, Congress released the text to an emergency $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that includes $7 billion to increase broadband access throughout the nation. While, foregoing other needed democracy reforms present in earlier versions of pandemic relief legislation, the package specifically includes an Emergency Broadband Benefit, which provides $3.2 billion for a $50 monthly subsidy for eligible low-income households and a $75 monthly subsidy for households on Tribal lands to purchase a broadband connection. Households...

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