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Here’s Why Common Cause Filed 57 Complaints Against the Trump Administration for Violating Federal Ethics Laws
When the Trump Administration started using government platforms to blame Democrats for the shutdown, we jumped into action.
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Living History: First Person of Color to Lead Census Bureau Awaits Confirmation
Need an example of how systemic racism works? Consider the fact that it is 2021 and Robert Santos is the first person of color ever nominated to lead the Census Bureau, the agency responsible for making sure every person counts. It's not overt racism, but given historic undercounts, why hasn't anyone thought to nominate someone who might be able to help reach hard to reach communities?
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Small Businesses are Leading Efforts to Support the For the People Act
The 2020 election cycle showcased an urgent need for comprehensive democracy and campaign finance reform as we battled voter suppression tactics and dark-money politics –amid a global pandemic– to exercise our right to vote.
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Gerrymander Gazette: Redistricting Community College Edition
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Toward a More Informed Citizenry: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
An occasional column from Former FCC Chair Michael Copps, member of the Common Cause National Governing Board.
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Gerrymander Gazette: Worst Ideas of the Week Awards
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Gerrymander Gazette: Trainings Galore Edition
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A Message From Common Cause President Karen Hobert Flynn: Happy Pride Month!
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Disinformation Watch: Politicians Are Lying About the For the People Act
As we work to pass the For the People Act through the Senate, our opponents are going all out to spread lies about this important voting rights, campaign finance, and ethics bill.
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The path forward to pass the For The People Act
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Gerrymander Gazette: Return of Bennifer Edition
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Congressional Hearing on Broadband Equity Highlights Need for Long-Term Solutions To Address Affordability, Accessibility, and Digital Inclusion
The pandemic has shown that our connectivity needs are greater than ever, and now is the time to act.
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Now is the Time to Get the Questions Right
The pandemic demonstrated how necessary broadband is for our jobs, our schooling, our health, our civic dialogue, even our practice of religions. To see the Biden Administration and many in Congress making broadband a national priority is truly encouraging. Tens of millions of households are waiting for their tickets to a better future.
