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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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Payday!

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Payday!

The payday lending industry is gaining new freedom to exploit Americans who have weak credit and need quick cash.

Much Ado About Very Little

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Much Ado About Very Little

A few thoughts on the famous – or infamous – Nunes memo

Friday Grab Bag

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Friday Grab Bag

Washington is focused on the Nunes memo today, but there’s plenty of other things going on.

Give Us the Truth

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Give Us the Truth

The president must stop his campaign to shut down the Russia investigation

A Candidate’s Lament

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A Candidate’s Lament

The truth is too often in short supply in our politics, so when a candidate provides it – and with no punches pulled – it’s worth paying attention.

Ignoring the Bear in the Room

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Ignoring the Bear in the Room

Trump wants Americans to forget about the Russian attack on our elections.

Connecting the Dots

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Connecting the Dots

The president and his allies are running what looks like a cover-up

Common Cause, Allies, Want Nunes Barred from Russia Probe

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Common Cause, Allies, Want Nunes Barred from Russia Probe

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-CA, must surrender any role in the committee’s investigation, Common Cause and 15 other organizations and individuals said today.

“Art of the Lie” Details Trump’s Assault on Honesty, Integrity

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“Art of the Lie” Details Trump’s Assault on Honesty, Integrity

A report released this morning by Common Cause and Democracy 21 paints a blistering portrait of President Trump and his first year in the White House – all in his own words and/or actions.

Citizens, Congress Must Stand Up for Mueller Probe

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Citizens, Congress Must Stand Up for Mueller Probe

White House Counsel Don McGahn apparently stopped President Trump from firing Robert Mueller last summer; now it’s time for citizen action and members of Congress to make sure Trump doesn’t try it again.

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