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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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Our Response to Mid-Decade Redistricting

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Our Response to Mid-Decade Redistricting

August 12, 2025

Trump Federalizes DC Police: How His DC “Takeover” Threatens Us All

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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.

August 12, 2025

More Regulations on Member Stock Trading Would Help Fight Corruption in Congress

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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.

August 11, 2025

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 7, 2025

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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.

August 7, 2025

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.

August 6, 2025

A Fight that Continues: Reflecting on the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

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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.

August 5, 2025

Hear From California Senator Alex Padilla About How We Can Fight Back Against Attacks On Our Democracy

August 1, 2025

A Warning for Democracy: Silencing Voices of Dissent

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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.

July 24, 2025

Six Ways Common Cause is Fighting Six Months of Attacks

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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.

July 23, 2025

This Week in Our Fight for Democracy: July 18th, 2025

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This Week in Our Fight for Democracy: July 18th, 2025

July 18, 2025

Top 5 Most Awful Things You Need to Know About Stephen Miller

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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.

July 16, 2025

Top 5 Most Corrupt and Alarming Things You Need to Know About Kristi Noem

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Top 5 Most Corrupt and Alarming Things You Need to Know About Kristi Noem

From personally profiting off political donations to undermining federal law enforcement, Noem’s behavior raises serious questions about her fitness for public office.

July 16, 2025

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

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Our Response to Mid-Decade Redistricting

Trump Federalizes DC Police: How His DC “Takeover” Threatens Us All

More Regulations on Member Stock Trading Would Help Fight Corruption in Congress

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 7, 2025

Trump’s Funding Cuts Are Already Gutting Rural Public Media Stations Across the Country

A Fight that Continues: Reflecting on the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Hear From California Senator Alex Padilla About How We Can Fight Back Against Attacks On Our Democracy

A Warning for Democracy: Silencing Voices of Dissent

Six Ways Common Cause is Fighting Six Months of Attacks

This Week in Our Fight for Democracy: July 18th, 2025

Top 5 Most Awful Things You Need to Know About Stephen Miller

Top 5 Most Corrupt and Alarming Things You Need to Know About Kristi Noem

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Our Response to Mid-Decade Redistricting

Trump Federalizes DC Police: How His DC “Takeover” Threatens Us All

More Regulations on Member Stock Trading Would Help Fight Corruption in Congress

Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—August 7, 2025

Trump’s Funding Cuts Are Already Gutting Rural Public Media Stations Across the Country

A Fight that Continues: Reflecting on the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Hear From California Senator Alex Padilla About How We Can Fight Back Against Attacks On Our Democracy

A Warning for Democracy: Silencing Voices of Dissent

Six Ways Common Cause is Fighting Six Months of Attacks

This Week in Our Fight for Democracy: July 18th, 2025

Top 5 Most Awful Things You Need to Know About Stephen Miller

Top 5 Most Corrupt and Alarming Things You Need to Know About Kristi Noem

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