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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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Campaign Finance Reforms Advancing in DC, Suffolk County NY.

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Campaign Finance Reforms Advancing in DC, Suffolk County NY.

The Washington, D.C. City Council and the Legislature in Suffolk County, NY are expected to vote Tuesday on proposals to limit campaign spending and use public funds to supplement small dollar donations from individuals to candidates for local offices.

And the ‘Winner’ Is

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And the ‘Winner’ Is

PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning news service, has announced that its “Lie of the Year” is President Trump’s repeated claim that Russian meddling in the 2016 election is a “made-up” story.

Trump Judgeship Nominee Eviscerated In Senate Hearing

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Trump Judgeship Nominee Eviscerated In Senate Hearing

in five embarrassing minutes in a Senate hearing room, Matthew Petersen demonstrated that smarts and decency alone don’t qualify one for the federal bench.

FCC Repeals “First Amendment of the Internet”

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FCC Repeals “First Amendment of the Internet”

Get ready to pay more for your internet service and to endure longer waits while some of your favorite websites are loading.

Election Protection Hotline Open To Assist Alabamians

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Election Protection Hotline Open To Assist Alabamians

If you live in Alabama or have friends and/or relatives there, please take a minute to copy this phone number and share it today with any Alabamian who is registered to vote: 866OURVOTE

Redistricting Reform Gaining Steam Across the Country

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Redistricting Reform Gaining Steam Across the Country

Republicans had stunning success after the 2010 Tea Party wave election tilting the rules of our election processes in their favor. But there are a number of reasons to think that the times may be changing.

Study: Trump Is Dividing Americans

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Study: Trump Is Dividing Americans

Nearly half of Americans say President Trump’s policies pose a greater threat to the nation than those of either major political party, according to a national poll released last week.

‘Bama Voters Sue to Preserve Senate Ballot Records

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‘Bama Voters Sue to Preserve Senate Ballot Records

Four Alabama voters have filed suit to force election officials to preserve digital records of the votes to be cast in Tuesday’s hotly-contested special election for the U.S. Senate.

A New Push for Release of Congress’ Harassment Claims

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A New Push for Release of Congress’ Harassment Claims

A tip of the hat this morning to U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who is risking the ire of his colleagues by requesting and promising to release closely-held records about the way Congress deals with sexual harassment claims against lawmakers and their staffs.

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