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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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Fair Elections Now Introduced in Senate

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Fair Elections Now Introduced in Senate

Wednesday’s introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act deserves a tip of the hat to sponsoring Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, and his 23 co-sponsors for continuing to stand up for a good idea.

Kochs Plan Massive Campaign for Business Tax Cuts

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Kochs Plan Massive Campaign for Business Tax Cuts

The Koch brothers invested $260 million – more or less – to elect a Congress that will do their bidding; now they and their ultra-wealthy network of business leaders are putting millions more into a “grassroots” lobbying campaign aimed at making their investment pay off in a massive business tax cut.

California On Path to Stronger Disclosure of Campaign Money

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California On Path to Stronger Disclosure of Campaign Money

Even in California, where strong state campaign finance laws set an example for the nation, it’s not that easy to see who is bankrolling political candidates or initiatives.

An Eloquent Plea; A Flawed Vote

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An Eloquent Plea; A Flawed Vote

Diagnosed with a brain tumor last week, John McCain returned to the Senate on Tuesday with his perspective on his life and service there sharpened by that confrontation with his own mortality.

In Their Own Words

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In Their Own Words

STEVE LIPSCOMB AND MIRANDA VISCOLI recently opened their home to Common Cause New Mexico members.

YOU DID IT!

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YOU DID IT!

COMMON CAUSE ACTIVISTS delivered thousands of petitions to Sen. Susan Collins’s office and four other key senators

A Victory in Illinois! A Win for All of Us!

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A Victory in Illinois! A Win for All of Us!

WHILE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION seems to be constantly attacking basic democratic values, many states are leading the way to ensure a government of, by, and for the people.

More Questions for Jeff Sessions

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More Questions for Jeff Sessions

Even President Trump now refers to him as “beleaguered,” and the description surely fits Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Connecticut’s Relentless Fight for Clean Elections

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Connecticut’s Relentless Fight for Clean Elections

For a state formerly known as “Corrupticut,” Connecticut has become a national leader in clean, transparent elections with its model public financing program, the Citizens’ Election Program (CEP).

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