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Five Things Your Tax Dollars Could Fund Instead of an Illegal Iran War
While Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, the Trump Administration is pouring billions of dollars into an illegal war in Iran.
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4 Reasons Why Greg Bovino Was a Bad Choice for Noem
Here are four examples that show Bovino’s leadership predictably caused harm, and why Kristi Noem should own these failures and be fired.
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Why We’re Demanding Not Another Penny for ICE
Another citizen has been killed by ICE. This cannot continue. Not Another Penny more for ICE and out with Kristi Noem.
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5 Things to Know About Corey Lewandowski, the Secret Mastermind Behind ICE’s Abuse
Who is Corey Lewandowski, the mastermind behind the DHS? If you don’t, here are 5 things to know.
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Quid Pro Quo: Trump is Trading ICE for Your Data
Sending ICE into our communities was never about public safety. It was about intimidation and control.
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Trump Administration Demands Minnesotans’ Private Voter Data To Call Off His Secret Police
Common Cause is fighting back in court across the country to protect voters’ privacy, stop unlawful data grabs, and defend free and fair elections.
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How the Swamp Won – Connecting the Dots on Big Oil, Trump and Venezuela
New records and media reports Trump isn't draining the swamp. The swamp is winning.
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Freedom on the Line: The Fight After Roe v. Wade
Today should have been the 53rd anniversary of Roe v Wade. Find out how losing protections took away our freedom to healthcare.
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Three Things to Know About the Citizens United Decision
Today marks the sixteenth anniversary of Citizens United. Here are three ways the 2010 Citizens United decision has made our politics worse and increased corruption.
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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.
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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47 Ways Trump Has Made Your Life Worse in 1 Year
On January 21, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president. Here are 47 ways he has broken his promises and made your life worse.
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The Lessons Martin Luther King Jr. Taught Us Ring True Today
This isn't the first time or the last time in our nation's history where the odds seem against us, and the forces of injustice feel insurmountable. If you're looking for some inspiration or hope right now, the words of Martin Luther King Jr. are a great place to start.
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House GOP Leadership’s stock-trading proposal has serious shortcomings
