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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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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.
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Understanding Unity 
When Local Becomes Global 

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Understanding Unity 
When Local Becomes Global 

Part three of a series of first-person accounts from an on-the-ground perspective from Common Cause Minnesota Executive Director Annastacia Belladonna Carrera.

Video: John Oliver Does What Donald Trump Cannot by Telling the Truth About Vote-by-Mail

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Video: John Oliver Does What Donald Trump Cannot by Telling the Truth About Vote-by-Mail

It isn't hard to tell the truth and when it comes to vote-by-mail, no-excuse absentee, and early voting, President Trump should give it a try. What is difficult is being funny while telling the truth about public policy and John Oliver does that brilliantly.

Reasons for Hope on a National Day of Mourning

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Reasons for Hope on a National Day of Mourning

This is part two of a series of first-person perspectives from Common Cause Minnesota Executive Director Annastacia Belladonna Carrera who has been on the streets each night of the protests there.

Ballots Not Bullets in Minneapolis

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Ballots Not Bullets in Minneapolis

Common Cause Minnesota Executive Director Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera offers a first-person perspective after two nights on the streets of Minneapolis reaching out to communities she has worked in for years and offering people watching around the country a different perspective than cable news.

Ann McBride Norton’s Legacy: “Our Victories Give Hope to the People that Working Together We Can Make a Difference”

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Ann McBride Norton’s Legacy: “Our Victories Give Hope to the People that Working Together We Can Make a Difference”

From part-time volunteer, Ann McBride became one of a team of tenacious citizen-lobbyists who helped open up our political process. She rose to be the first woman president of Common Cause from 1995-1999 and inspired me and many others along the way.

Impact of COVID-19 on: 2020 Census Data & Redistricting

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Impact of COVID-19 on: 2020 Census Data & Redistricting

The Census Bureau has announced significant operational changes in the wake of COVID-19. Here are the implications of these potential changes on census, apportionment, redistricting and elections.

Ross Trudeau Honors 50 Years of Common Cause with “Write-In Democracy” Puzzle

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Ross Trudeau Honors 50 Years of Common Cause with “Write-In Democracy” Puzzle

This puzzle was created for Common Cause members as we celebrate the past, focus on the present, and plan 50 more years of protecting democracy. Scroll down and solve the clues to get the answers to the Write-in Democracy puzzle.

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