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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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Your Vote, Your Voice: Why the Fight in Texas Matters for Us All
Common Cause is fighting Trump’s mid-decade redistricting schemes to protect fair maps and a free 2026 election.
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Our Response to Mid-Decade Redistricting
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Trump Federalizes DC Police: How His DC “Takeover” Threatens Us All
President Trump has federalized the Washington D.C. police and imposed a false state of emergency, overriding the rights of local residents and leaders. This takeover threatens the democratic voice of over 700,000 D.C. residents and puts all Americans’ rights at risk.
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More Regulations on Member Stock Trading Would Help Fight Corruption in Congress
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks? Most Americans say they shouldn’t, and now several lawmakers are joining them.
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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 7, 2025
This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3.5 minute read at 570 words.
Trump’s Funding Cuts Are Already Gutting Rural Public Media Stations Across the Country
Trump signed a bill cutting $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, putting local NPR and PBS stations at risk, especially in rural areas.
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A Fight that Continues: Reflecting on the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
As we mark this significant milestone, we are starkly reminded that communities of color still confront substantial barriers to fully engaging in the democratic process.
Hear From California Senator Alex Padilla About How We Can Fight Back Against Attacks On Our Democracy
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A Warning for Democracy: Silencing Voices of Dissent
CBS just canceled Stephen Colbert’s top-rated show days after a $16 million payout to Trump – here’s why this should alarm all of us.
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Six Ways Common Cause is Fighting Six Months of Attacks
From banning insider trading to beating gerrymandering, Common Cause is taking action.
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This Week in Our Fight for Democracy: July 18th, 2025
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Top 5 Most Awful Things You Need to Know About Stephen Miller
From white nationalist sympathies to cruelty-as-policy tactics, Miller’s record is a roadmap of ideological extremism.
