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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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Brand Renewal: Common Cause, Amplifying All People’s Voices
Along with our bold and energetic new website, we’ve been updating our overall brand to better connect with democracy activists around the country like you. We welcome a new generation of leaders who, like our new brand, are bold, bright, and lifting all voices in our democracy.
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A Bit of Wisdom, Laced with Humor, on Graduation Day
The valedictorian at a Kentucky High School borrowed part of his speech from a presidential commencement address -- with a special twist for the audience.
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Fake News Goes Viral
Americans must thoughtfully, vigilantly evaluate the news, particularly on social media.
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President Trump and the ‘Post-Truth’ Era
A former CIA chief argues that the the president is a product, not a cause, of a profound shift in the way millions of our fellow citizens and people around the world perceive the world.
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Who’s Next? D’Souza Joins Parade of Scofflaws Pardoned by Trump
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Taking Their Cues from the Boss?
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RIP Ned Cabot; He Succeeded Archibald Cox As Board Chair
“Ned Cabot dedicated his career to ensuring that the foundational institutions of our society – law, government, business, and politics – served the interests and needs of all citizens.”
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‘Spygate:’ Trump’s Own Witch Hunt
By excluding Democrats from a classified briefing on the FBI's use of a confidential informant in the Russia investigation, the president demonstrates he's more interested in confusing the public than pursuing the truth.
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Investigating the Investigators: Trump Continues His Assault on Independent Justice
If the president and his enablers are permitted to succeed in their campaign to politicize American justice, it will cease to be justice at all.
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A Weekend’s Worth of Outrages
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Common Cause, Allies Back Package of Anti-Corruption Bills
"Bold solutions like the ones included in this package are desperately needed to fix our government and bring balance back to our democracy" - Common Cause President Karen Hobert Flynn.
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This Is No Witch Hunt
As Robert Mueller begins the second year of his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, Americans must insist that he has a free hand to build on already impressive results.
