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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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New Research Shows Bipartisan Support For Money in Politics Solutions

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New Research Shows Bipartisan Support For Money in Politics Solutions

A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows that the American people have major concerns with how our government operates and whether or not they can trust the government to solve today’s biggest problems.

Public Financing for Elections: Does it Really Matter?

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Public Financing for Elections: Does it Really Matter?

In 2005, the Connecticut General Assembly, urged on by an intense grassroots advocacy effort, passed the first comprehensive public financing system for state elections in the nation. The kick off election cycle was 2008, and in that year and ever since, at least 74% of all candidates choose to participate in the system of public financing, called the Citizens’ Election Program. So, has public financing really made a difference? The answer is a resounding, YES! So why are state Democrats proposing to kill the program? That is...

BREAKING: The Koch Brothers’ Secretive CIA style Intelligence Operations Revealed

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BREAKING: The Koch Brothers’ Secretive CIA style Intelligence Operations Revealed

In a story in Politico today, money in politics journalist Ken Vogel revealed the Koch brothers’ secretive surveillance and intelligence team that is gathering information on their opponents through technology and on the ground sources.

Keystone Pipeline Victory

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Keystone Pipeline Victory

Organized people won a big victory over organized money today as President Obama announced he is rejecting the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.

Strong Step Forward

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Strong Step Forward

On Tuesday, November 3 the Governor’s Redistricting Reform Commission in Maryland finalized its recommendations for reforming Maryland’s rigged redistricting process. The plan is a bold proposal based on best practices from states across the nation, and if adopted as proposed would certainly take the politics out of the process.

Early Voting Challenge in the News

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Early Voting Challenge in the News

Ongoing round-up of coverage for the Early Voting Challenge in the media

Shapiro v. McManus

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Shapiro v. McManus

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Shapiro v. McManus. Hear Common Cause’s conference call previewing the case. When it issues its opinion later this term, the high Court will clarify the procedure for how the federal courts decide constitutional challenges to partisan gerrymanders.

Remembering Sid Garvais

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Remembering Sid Garvais

We’re sad to report that Sid Garvais, a founder and former Chair of Common Cause in Connecticut, has passed away. No other person has contributed more to Common Cause in Connecticut’s success than Sid Garvais.

Remembering Len Hill

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Remembering Len Hill

It is with heavy hearts we share the sad news that Len Hill has passed away after a fight with cancer. Mr. Hill served on the Common Cause National Governing Board from 2005 to 2014 (serving the maximum of 3 full terms.) .

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