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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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Arizona Repeatedly Obstructed Voters, Groups Charge

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Arizona Repeatedly Obstructed Voters, Groups Charge

A coalition of voting rights groups is accusing Arizona state agencies today of repeatedly violating federal voting laws designed to increase opportunities to register and vote and is demanding that the state’s top voting official fix the problems.

Sessions Weighs Special Prosecutor for Clinton Foundation

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Sessions Weighs Special Prosecutor for Clinton Foundation

President Trump’s long campaign to weaponize the Justice Department against Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party may be about to enter a new and dangerous phase.

Poll: Most Americans Believe Our Political System Is Broken

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Poll: Most Americans Believe Our Political System Is Broken

An overwhelming majority of Americans are profoundly troubled about the condition of our democracy, even as their faith in democratic ideals remains strong, according to a recent Washington Post – University of Maryland poll.

Political Donors Seek Return On Investment Through Tax “Reform”

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Political Donors Seek Return On Investment Through Tax “Reform”

Two senior Republican lawmakers acknowledged this week that campaign donors are a critical force behind their party’s drive to lower corporate and individual tax rates while eliminating or limiting several popular tax deductions.

Thank a Veteran Today

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Thank a Veteran Today

Today is a lot more than an occasion for pre-Black Friday sales.

‘We Have a Right to Know’

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‘We Have a Right to Know’

Democracy activists hit Capitol Hill this morning with personal messages from more than 150,000 Americans – including nearly 18,000 Common Causers – who want the Federal Election Commission to require disclosure of the purchasers of online political advertising.

“Voter Fraud” Commissioner Charges Commission With Fraud

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“Voter Fraud” Commissioner Charges Commission With Fraud

It looks this morning like at least one member of President Trump’s “election integrity” commission has come to the realization that the whole thing is a sham.

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