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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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Should Public Service in California Come with Perks?

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Should Public Service in California Come with Perks?

Voters rightly recognize that pricey gifts come with influence and expensive dinners give interest groups air time with legislators. The state pays enough for legislators to survive in California, so any additional benefits come with their own intentions. Regular citizens cannot cough up gifts to receive special consideration, so government officials truly serving the public interest should not accept gifts from special interests.

Senate Approves Two Appointments to FEC

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Senate Approves Two Appointments to FEC

The United State Senate approved two of President Barack Obama's nominees to the Federal Election Commission today restoring the panel's full line-up and giving the Commission fresh voices for the first time in years.

Seeing Issues Whole

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Seeing Issues Whole

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deals with a wide universe of issues.

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