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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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Court Declines to Overturn Campaign Contribution Caps

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Court Declines to Overturn Campaign Contribution Caps

A federal appeals court today unanimously upheld longstanding limits on how much each donor can contribute to a House or Senate candidate

Congress Under Pressure to Disclose Harassment Settlements

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Congress Under Pressure to Disclose Harassment Settlements

Amid mushrooming evidence of sexual misconduct by lawmakers there's growing bipartisan support for releasing the names of senators and congressmen who’ve settled sexual harassment complaints.

Net Neutrality Is On the Chopping Block

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Net Neutrality Is On the Chopping Block

If Ajit Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission gets his way, some of your favorite websites may be slowed to a crawl or even blocked entirely by your internet provider.

‘A Two-Tiered Society’

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‘A Two-Tiered Society’

Twenty-three years ago, as Secretary of Labor, Common Cause National Chair Robert Reich warned of a coming threat to our democracy.

This Is Not a Sprint. It’s a Marathon

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This Is Not a Sprint. It’s a Marathon

Common Cause North Carolina recently honored longtime members Barbara and Tom Coulson as "Champions of Democracy"

Harvard Study Warns Campaigns to Guard Against Cyberattacks

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Harvard Study Warns Campaigns to Guard Against Cyberattacks

A bipartisan group of political operatives and cybersecurity experts is out today with a “Cybersecurity Campaign Playbook,” designed to protect political candidates against electronic hacking – foreign or domestic.

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