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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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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 ALEC Chair Received Thousands In Corporate-Financed Junkets

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New ALEC Chair Received Thousands In Corporate-Financed Junkets

A Texas legislator chosen to head ALEC has ties to energy interests and the Koch bfothers

August 7, 2014

Obama Affirms Support for Open Internet

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Obama Affirms Support for Open Internet

President Obama underscored his support for open Internet protections this week.

August 6, 2014

Wisconsin Supreme Court Creates More Confusion With Voter ID Ruling

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Creates More Confusion With Voter ID Ruling

State and federal courts are at odds over the constitutionality of a Wisconsin voter ID law

August 5, 2014

Republican Group Launders Secret Cash, But Was It Illegal?

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Republican Group Launders Secret Cash, But Was It Illegal?

Citizens United invited corporations, unions and other groups to find ways to circumvent longstanding limits on their political spending; a bombshell report today in Politico exposes just how skillfully they’ve answered the challenge.

August 4, 2014

What We’re Reading, Week Ending Aug. 1

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What We’re Reading, Week Ending Aug. 1

Major news stories of the week

July 31, 2014

Luxury Hotel Is Setting As Lobbyists, Lawmakers Convene In Private to Write Laws

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Luxury Hotel Is Setting As Lobbyists, Lawmakers Convene In Private to Write Laws

Lobbyists and state legislators in the American Legislative Exchange Council have converged on Dallas this week to coordinate their efforts to pass business-friendly bills in statehouses across America.

July 31, 2014

Poll Shows Strong Support for Constitutional Amendment Reining in Big Money

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Poll Shows Strong Support for Constitutional Amendment Reining in Big Money

A poll released today underscores the public's revulsion at the power of big money in politics and its support for campaign finance reform

July 31, 2014

The Devil They Know

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The Devil They Know

Voter discrimination is alive and well, despite claims to the contrary.

July 30, 2014

Will Rand Paul ‘Walk the Talk’ On Voting Rights?

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Will Rand Paul ‘Walk the Talk’ On Voting Rights?

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he's a Republican who wants the federal government to vigorously protect voting rights. Can he bring more of his GOP brethren to that cause?

July 29, 2014

ALEC Agenda Suppresses Voting Rights in Texas, Nationally

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ALEC Agenda Suppresses Voting Rights in Texas, Nationally

As ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, convenes in Dallas for its annual conference, Common Cause focuses on the group's efforts to suppress voting rights across the country.

July 29, 2014

Disclosure Bills Picking Up Support in States

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Disclosure Bills Picking Up Support in States

While Washington is gridlocked, states are moving to tighten requirements for campaign finance disclosure

July 28, 2014

Common Cause Wisconsin Shines a Spotlight on Legislators’ Redistricting Views

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Common Cause Wisconsin Shines a Spotlight on Legislators’ Redistricting Views

Common Cause Wisconsin is calling on state legislators to replace the manipulation of legislative districts for partisan advantage with a fair redistricting process.

July 25, 2014

Common Cause Demands Accountability From DHS

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New ALEC Chair Received Thousands In Corporate-Financed Junkets

Obama Affirms Support for Open Internet

Wisconsin Supreme Court Creates More Confusion With Voter ID Ruling

Republican Group Launders Secret Cash, But Was It Illegal?

What We’re Reading, Week Ending Aug. 1

Luxury Hotel Is Setting As Lobbyists, Lawmakers Convene In Private to Write Laws

Poll Shows Strong Support for Constitutional Amendment Reining in Big Money

The Devil They Know

Will Rand Paul ‘Walk the Talk’ On Voting Rights?

ALEC Agenda Suppresses Voting Rights in Texas, Nationally

Disclosure Bills Picking Up Support in States

Common Cause Wisconsin Shines a Spotlight on Legislators’ Redistricting Views

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New ALEC Chair Received Thousands In Corporate-Financed Junkets

Obama Affirms Support for Open Internet

Wisconsin Supreme Court Creates More Confusion With Voter ID Ruling

Republican Group Launders Secret Cash, But Was It Illegal?

What We’re Reading, Week Ending Aug. 1

Luxury Hotel Is Setting As Lobbyists, Lawmakers Convene In Private to Write Laws

Poll Shows Strong Support for Constitutional Amendment Reining in Big Money

The Devil They Know

Will Rand Paul ‘Walk the Talk’ On Voting Rights?

ALEC Agenda Suppresses Voting Rights in Texas, Nationally

Disclosure Bills Picking Up Support in States

Common Cause Wisconsin Shines a Spotlight on Legislators’ Redistricting Views

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We exposed Elon Musk, now we’ll do the same to Stephen Miller