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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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People Power Beats the NRA in Vermont

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People Power Beats the NRA in Vermont

Vermonters love hunting and about half own guns, but the Green Mountain State is standing up to the NRA to impose sensible gun restrictions

As Trump Threatens Mueller Firing, Activists Sound An Alarm

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As Trump Threatens Mueller Firing, Activists Sound An Alarm

More than 300,000 people are ready to take to the streets for peaceful protests if President Trump fires Special Counsel Robert Mueller or acts to shut down his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

To Strengthen Democracy, Read Your Newspaper

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To Strengthen Democracy, Read Your Newspaper

Newspapers are facing unprecedented challenges at a time when independent and aggressive journalism is more important than ever.

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