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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

January 20, 2026

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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Common Cause Is Suing to Protect Nebraskan Voters

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Common Cause Is Suing to Protect Nebraskan Voters

Common Cause is suing to block Nebraska from giving the DOJ sensitive voter data, arguing it violates state law.

September 24, 2025

Disney Reverses Course On Jimmy Kimmel: How People Power Stopped Trump’s Censorship

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Disney Reverses Course On Jimmy Kimmel: How People Power Stopped Trump’s Censorship

Disney Reverses Course: Jimmy Kimmel Returns After Public Outcry.

September 22, 2025

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 20, 2025

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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 20, 2025

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4.5 minute read at 660 words.

September 20, 2025

Common Cause Won’t Be Bought – Why We Returned $200,000

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Common Cause Won’t Be Bought – Why We Returned $200,000

When a billionaire tried to use our name to mislead voters, we stood our ground.

September 17, 2025

Trump Is Cutting Your Healthcare and Using the Money to Invade American Cities

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Trump Is Cutting Your Healthcare and Using the Money to Invade American Cities

From D.C. to L.A., taxpayers are shelling out millions to pay for unwanted military presence in their streets.

September 10, 2025

RFK Jr. Claims to Fight Big Money Interests—Here’s How He’s Actually Helping Them

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RFK Jr. Claims to Fight Big Money Interests—Here’s How He’s Actually Helping Them

Kennedy brands himself as an anti-corporate crusader, but his actions in the Trump Administration show otherwise.

September 5, 2025

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 4, 2025

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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 4, 2025

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 620 words.

September 4, 2025

Pam Bondi Has Weaponized the Justice Department To Settle Trump’s Political Scores

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Pam Bondi Has Weaponized the Justice Department To Settle Trump’s Political Scores

From election denial to attacking political opponents and seizing control of Washington D.C. police, Pam Bondi has built her career on protecting Donald Trump and advancing his authoritarian agenda.

September 2, 2025

By Defeating the Ban on AI Regulation, We Reminded Congress That They Work For Us

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By Defeating the Ban on AI Regulation, We Reminded Congress That They Work For Us

Together, we stopped a blatant attempt by Congress to strip away state power, block progress, and let Big Tech run wild.

August 22, 2025

Mail-in Voting: Myths vs. Facts

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Mail-in Voting: Myths vs. Facts

As Trump vows to attack vote-by-mail via executive order, it’s important to get the facts straight on the efficacy and security of mail-in voting.

August 22, 2025

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 21, 2025

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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 21, 2025

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August 21, 2025

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.

August 21, 2025

Fire Kristi Noem: DHS Secretary Cannot Remain In Charge After Minnesota ICE Killings

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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 20, 2025

Common Cause Won’t Be Bought – Why We Returned $200,000

Trump Is Cutting Your Healthcare and Using the Money to Invade American Cities

RFK Jr. Claims to Fight Big Money Interests—Here’s How He’s Actually Helping Them

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 4, 2025

Pam Bondi Has Weaponized the Justice Department To Settle Trump’s Political Scores

By Defeating the Ban on AI Regulation, We Reminded Congress That They Work For Us

Mail-in Voting: Myths vs. Facts

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 21, 2025

Your Vote, Your Voice: Why the Fight in Texas Matters for Us All

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Disney Reverses Course On Jimmy Kimmel: How People Power Stopped Trump’s Censorship

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 20, 2025

Common Cause Won’t Be Bought – Why We Returned $200,000

Trump Is Cutting Your Healthcare and Using the Money to Invade American Cities

RFK Jr. Claims to Fight Big Money Interests—Here’s How He’s Actually Helping Them

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—September 4, 2025

Pam Bondi Has Weaponized the Justice Department To Settle Trump’s Political Scores

By Defeating the Ban on AI Regulation, We Reminded Congress That They Work For Us

Mail-in Voting: Myths vs. Facts

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 21, 2025

Your Vote, Your Voice: Why the Fight in Texas Matters for Us All

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We exposed Elon Musk, now we’ll do the same to Stephen Miller