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Goodbye, Elon: Musk Broke A Lot of Things, But Fixed None
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire who tried to destroy the federal government from the inside, has left the building, but he’s left a big mess behind him.
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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—March 6, 2026
Happy Thursday. How about that State of the Union address?
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The People vs. Griffin: Thousands Rally With Common Cause NC Against Losing GOP Candidate’s Efforts to Toss Votes in North Carolina
Gino Nuzzolillo
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The SAVE Act: Five Things to Know
If you’re a married woman, rural voter, or American citizen, it’s going to get a lot harder to vote if the SAVE Act passes.
5 Things Common Cause Did This Week to Fire Elon Musk
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In Their Own Words: Common Cause Members Oppose Trump’s Government Purge
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The Free Press Must Stand Up To Trump
Trump is attacking the free press – and too many news outlets are surrendering. By bowing down, media companies put the future of their industry – and our democracy – at risk.
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Elon Musk Bought the Oval Office – How Is He Using It?
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has set his sights on a new venture: the United States government.
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Trump’s Plan to Take Over USPS: How Congress Can Stop It
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Elon Musk and Big Money in Politics: How Common Cause Is Fighting Back
Billionaires like Elon Musk are buying influence. But we’re proving they can be stopped.
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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—February 20
Happy Thursday. We know there was a federal holiday this week, but what a week.
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10 Things That Federal Workers Do For You
Federal workers play a vital role in ensuring public safety, health, and essential services like Social Security and national parks. Despite political attacks, their work remains indispensable. Common Cause is pushing back against efforts by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to undermine these workers and dismantle key government programs.
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Here’s the ad the Washington Post wouldn’t run
The Washington Post – which has a responsibility to hold a magnifying glass up to powerful people like Elon Musk and Donald Trump – refused to run our ad calling them out.
