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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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Another One Caught on Tape

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Another One Caught on Tape

Georgia Election official was caught complaining that more young people, seniors, and people of color are registering to vote.

7 Ridiculous Arguments Ted Cruz Made Against the Democracy for All Amendment

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7 Ridiculous Arguments Ted Cruz Made Against the Democracy for All Amendment

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said some very bizarre things on Tuesday as he and his colleagues debated the Democracy for All amendment, which would overturn the Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision and allow Congress to again regulate campaign spending.

Net Neutrality is a Democracy Issue

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Net Neutrality is a Democracy Issue

The Internet is the cornerstone of 21st century democracy - it's how we learn about and debate the issues of the day. It's how we organize to make change. If the FCC surrenders on the core Open Internet principles, that would allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to create fast lanes for the deep pocketed few and stifle our ability to connect and communicate online.

As Wall Street Profits Rise, Students Left Underwater

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As Wall Street Profits Rise, Students Left Underwater

Opponents of the Democracy for All amendment to overturn Citizens United and restore limits on special interest campaign spending argue that the amendment will “limit speech.” That’s wrong. It will lift the voices of millions who are facing student loan debt by giving them a more equal say in our political system and limit the influence of outside special interests seeking to profit their debt.

Municipal Broadband: It’s Your Choice

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Municipal Broadband: It’s Your Choice

Municipal broadband is the radical idea that consumers should have choice – and big corporate ISPs will stop at nothing to kill it.

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