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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.

Marching Toward a Cliff: Rubio Joins GOP Candidates Backing Constitutional Convention

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Marching Toward a Cliff: Rubio Joins GOP Candidates Backing Constitutional Convention

Campaigning over the weekend in Iowa for the Republican presidential nomination, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced his support for a dangerous idea: a national convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose constitutional amendments on term limits and a balanced federal budget.

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, Nakadepende ang Pantay na Representasyon kay Justice Kennedy

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Evenwel, Nakadepende ang Pantay na Representasyon kay Justice Kennedy

Dininig ng Korte Suprema ang mga oral argument noong nakaraang Martes sa Evenwel v. Abbott, isang kaso na may malaking implikasyon para sa kung sino ang may boses sa ating demokrasya.

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.

Pinalalakas ng Pfizer Deal ang Kaso para sa Executive Order na Nangangailangan ng Transparency sa Pampulitika na Paggastos

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Pinalalakas ng Pfizer Deal ang Kaso para sa Executive Order na Nangangailangan ng Transparency sa Pampulitika na Paggastos

Ang mga probisyon ng pagbabaligtad ng buwis na sasamantalahin ni Allergan at Pfizer ay kilala at madaling maalis. Umiiral ang mga ito dahil ang Pfizer at iba pang malalaking korporasyon, nang paisa-isa at sa pamamagitan ng mga grupo tulad ng American Legislative Exchange Council at US Chamber of Commerce, ay gumamit ng mga kontribusyon sa kampanya at isang hukbo ng mga tagalobi upang hikayatin ang mahabang linya ng mga Kongreso at Pangulo na bugtong ang federal tax code may mga butas.

Ngayong Thanksgiving, Talk Turkey For Democracy

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Ngayong Thanksgiving, Talk Turkey For Democracy

Ang Thanksgiving ay isang oras upang magpasalamat, bisitahin ang mga mahal sa buhay, mag-decompress... at hindi maiiwasang... makipag-usap tungkol sa pulitika sa hapag-kainan.

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