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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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Let the Voters Decide

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Let the Voters Decide

Veteran election lawyer Bob Bauer had some simple but powerful advice Wednesday for about 50 young attorneys who gathered for a meeting of the D.C. Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society.

Are Small Donors Making A Comeback?

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Are Small Donors Making A Comeback?

In the post-Citizens United era, sometimes it seems that the only way to run a viable campaign for public office is to rely on donations from deep-pocketed donors and interest groups that inevitably will want favors in return for their financial support.

Fair Districts Will Ensure Every Ohioan’s Vote Matters

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Fair Districts Will Ensure Every Ohioan’s Vote Matters

This November, Ohio voters have the power to undo a nasty tradition of gerrymandered districts and ensure the goal of fair elections can become a reality in the Buckeye State.

Pope Francis Stirs Excitement with Critiques of U.S. Politics

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Pope Francis Stirs Excitement with Critiques of U.S. Politics

Pope Francis’ brief tour of America brings a real opportunity for the straight- talking pontiff to school Washington lawmakers to get their act together.

Conclusion of America’s Journey for Justice

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Conclusion of America’s Journey for Justice

Today in Washington, D.C., America's Journey for Justice march from Selma, Alabama came to a close on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Video from America’s Journey for Justice

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Video from America’s Journey for Justice

Watch video from the Journey for Justice rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, from September 3, 2015.

Proof Small Donors Are Good Doesn’t Mean SuperPACs Aren’t Bad

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Proof Small Donors Are Good Doesn’t Mean SuperPACs Aren’t Bad

The success of small donors lifting Bernie Sanders and Ben Carson isn’t proof that SuperPACS aren’t a threat – but it is proof that we the people can change the laws and change the system and restore a sense of balance to our democracy by reminding politicians public service is about the public, not the private interests.

Why We Need The People’s Pledge

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Why We Need The People’s Pledge

With big dollar donors effectively in control of American politics, writing six- and seven-figure checks to super PAC’s to support ad campaigns that confuse viewers and distort the views and records of candidates, it’s no surprise that voters are increasingly cynical about public affairs.

Common Cause Turns 45

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Common Cause Turns 45

Common Cause, Gardner’s ambitious project, was launched 45 years ago today. In an open letter to the nation, he described it as a “citizens’ lobby,” composed of Democrats, Republicans and independent-minded Americans who shared his concern with the country’s direction and his determination to address it.

A Chance to March in Solidarity

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A Chance to March in Solidarity

Allegra Chapman, Director of Voting and Elections for Common Cause on her experience at America's Journey for Justice

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