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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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Democracy Reforms Are Advancing, Even In the Trump Era

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Democracy Reforms Are Advancing, Even In the Trump Era

While partisan knives get sharper in Washington and the White House and the majority party in Congress continue their offensive against sensible controls on big money in politics, democracy reformers are making important progress in state capitols.

‘Flawed From the Start’ on Video

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‘Flawed From the Start’ on Video

A new video from Common Cause spotlights the president's phony 'election integrity' commission.

Russians Weren’t the Only Ones Running ‘Dark Money’ Ads on Facebook

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Russians Weren’t the Only Ones Running ‘Dark Money’ Ads on Facebook

A report published today hints at a vast universe of social media electioneering that reached millions of Americans last year with messages paid for by contributions that probably were illegal and came from hidden donors.

Gerrymandering Documentary Premieres Tonight

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Gerrymandering Documentary Premieres Tonight

“Divide and Conquer”, a Vice News documentary on the effects of gerrymandering, features interviews and commentary from lawmakers and advocacy groups in North Carolina, a state Vice refers to as “ground zero for the gerrymandering debate.”

Complete, Accurate Census Is Vital

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Complete, Accurate Census Is Vital

Another in a series of reports from Common Cause New York's 2017 summer interns

Gerrymandering, Voter ID Laws Put Fair Representation At Risk

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Gerrymandering, Voter ID Laws Put Fair Representation At Risk

In a panel discussion on Tuesday a Virginia state legislator and representatives of the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) shared insights on challenges to democracy.

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