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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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The State of Redistricting

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The State of Redistricting

Like the shape of many congressional districts, the process of redistricting is a complex one.

Common Cause Discusses Redistricting Reform on Oregon Community Radio

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Common Cause Discusses Redistricting Reform on Oregon Community Radio

Common Cause National Redistricting Coordinator Dan Vicuna and Oregon Executive Director Kate Titus went on Oregon community radio to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding the right of the people to create unbiased citizen redistricting commissions.

Why I’m Marching

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Why I’m Marching

This past weekend, I joined hundreds of activists from the NAACP, Common Cause, and other organizations in Georgia for the Journey For Justice, a march from Selma to Washington D.C. to make good on our democracy's fundamental promise of liberty and justice for every American.

VIDEO: Are The Koch Brothers & ALEC Profiting Off The Public?

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VIDEO: Are The Koch Brothers & ALEC Profiting Off The Public?

Watch Common Cause Policy Counsel Stephen Spaulding discuss the Koch brothers, ALEC, and large corporations’ plan to profit off privatizing our public goods on The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann.

VIDEO: Good news in the fight against gerrymandering

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VIDEO: Good news in the fight against gerrymandering

The Supreme Court gave us some good news in the fight against gerrymandering when it upheld Arizona's independent redistricting commission earlier this week. I went on the Thom Hartmann show to talk through what it means.

VIDEO: Disclosing Conflict Minerals

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VIDEO: Disclosing Conflict Minerals

Last week, the D.C. Circuit Court overturned a SEC rule requiring companies to disclose whether they use conflict minerals, arguing that it infringed on corporations' First Amendment rights. I went on the Big Picture with Thom Hartmann to discuss what this means in the larger fight for a transparent and open government.

Lifeline: Integral for Access

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Lifeline: Integral for Access

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a huge step towards closing the digital divide. The agency voted to begin modernizing the Lifeline program to connect low-income households to the Internet. Lifeline, established by the Reagan Administration in 1985, originally helped make landline telephone service affordable for low-income households. In 2008, the FCC reformed Lifeline to allow subsidies for mobile telephones. Currently, qualifying households are eligible for a $9.25 subsidy.

We still need the Voting Rights Act

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We still need the Voting Rights Act

When the Voting Rights Act was in full force, the federal government could prevent states from erecting these kinds of barriers to the ballot box. Now, thousands of people are unable to vote because of one Supreme Court decision.

Common Causers to Rally for Voting Rights in Roanoke

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Common Causers to Rally for Voting Rights in Roanoke

Common Cause activists will be among hundreds of citizens gathering in Roanoke, VA’s Elmwood Park on Thursday to urge Rep. Bob Goodlatte – and all members of Congress – to restore the federal Voting Rights Act to full strength.

FEC: Stop Fighting About The Law And Enforce It

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FEC: Stop Fighting About The Law And Enforce It

In a moment described as a “new low” for an already dysfunctional agency, commissioners of the Federal Election Commission escalated their partisan bickering during a two hour public meeting on Thursday.

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