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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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Common Cause Crossword – State Government
Try out this fun, state-themed crossword puzzle to celebrate democracy and test your puzzling skills!
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Exposing & Stopping Disinfo In Georgia’s Runoffs
Now that Georgia’s high-stakes Senate runoffs are approaching, we can expect these disinformation peddlers to step up their dirty tricks to disenfranchise, suppress, and disempower voters.
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Gerrymander Gazette: Discrimination on the Docket Today
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Seizing The Moment
Assuming the Great Pretender vacates the premises and we can turn to building up rather than tearing down, where do we begin? And, then, how do we continue? My beat is communications, and today I want to make a few modest proposals for this sector. These proposals not only reverse four years of damage inflicted by the current administration but also help guide our nation to realize the small “d” democratic potential of our media and communications ecosystem.
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Doing More Than Voting
Read this first-hand account of election volunteer work done by one of our Davis Fellows!
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Republicans Say Count Every Vote
Republican leaders across the country call for accurate ballot count.
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Common Cause and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Call on Jack Dorsey of Twitter to Stop Disinformation Spread
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Overlooked Election Disinformation on Google is a Danger to our Democracy
Google is one of the few companies Americans find trustworthy to provide them with accurate information, yet Google’s efforts to stop the spread of election disinformation fall short due to significant gaps in its policies.
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Why Ethics Are Essential
We’re letting candidates know that if they want to represent us in the halls of Congress or in overseeing our state democracy, they can start by pledging to ethical leadership now, as they campaign for our votes.
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Taking Action to Stop Facebook Ads that Could Confuse Voters
Our disinformation team worked with Election Protection partners to remove Facebook ads.
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Common Cause Joins Anti-Gun Violence Advocates in New Anthology on How to End Gun Violence in a Divided America
Ending gun violence will require fixing our democracy — but together, ordinary people can take on the gun lobby and win
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Memo to the Media: Election 2020 Reporting Without Amplifying Disinfo
Covering the 2020 elections are a challenge for reporters: unfortunately some stories are used to amplify disinformation about voting or the election process. Here are seven key tips for journalists on how to report responsibly and cover the election without harming voters with disinformation.
