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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 GAO agrees — time for disclosure

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The GAO agrees — time for disclosure

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) looks after the money spent by government -- and now they're asking another agency to look after the money spent on government.

The Buck Stops At The FCC

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The Buck Stops At The FCC

Since the DC Court threw out the Federal Communications Commission's Open Internet rules last week, "network neutrality" is a glaring problem that demands prompt action.

The 5 Most Absurd Quotes in the McCutcheon v FEC Decision

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The 5 Most Absurd Quotes in the McCutcheon v FEC Decision

Last week's 5-4 Supreme Court decision in McCutcheon v. FEC was a blow to an open and vibrant democracy that stakes its legitimacy on the robust participation of all citizens' voices - not just the very wealthy.

Tempest in a Teapot?

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Tempest in a Teapot?

While Common Cause strongly supports an independent and thorough review of the IRS's actions, the hearings should also account for the agency's failure to enforce the law against political front groups masquerading as social welfare organizations.

Taking the fight to the Kochs

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Taking the fight to the Kochs

Our nationwide Day of Action to keep the Koch Brothers from buying the Tribune Company papers was a resounding success!

Taking on the Media Monopolists, and Winning

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Taking on the Media Monopolists, and Winning

Remember former FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's bad idea to allow billionaire moguls to control even more of our media?

TAKE ACTION: Sunshine on Dark Money

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TAKE ACTION: Sunshine on Dark Money

Sign our petition today and tell the FCC to enforce laws already on the books and bring dark money out into the open

Supreme Conflict

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Supreme Conflict

Supreme Court justices ought to be held to the same ethical standards as every other judge

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