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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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“Deconstruction of the Administrative State” Means We Lose

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“Deconstruction of the Administrative State” Means We Lose

Steve Bannon, President Trump’s chief strategist, called for “deconstruction of the administrative state” at the conservative CPAC conference, on Thursday. What does that actually mean?

They Did It Before; They’ll Do It Again

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They Did It Before; They’ll Do It Again

We may be missing the forest for the trees in the Russian election hacking story: The Kremlin’s attempt to meddle in the 2016 U.S. presidential election is part of a much bigger tale of Russian covert action.

Pulling Down the Curtain

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Pulling Down the Curtain

There’s at least one federal law the FBI apparently is none too eager to abide by. The bureau announced recently that it’s closing down the email address it has provided for journalists and other citizens seeking records it is supposed to make available to the public under the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Progress Stalled

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Progress Stalled

While the media were focused on Hillary Clinton's near miss at shattering the ultimate glass ceiling by capturing the White House, years of slow but steady progress for women in congressional and state legislative races also stalled last November.

New Emails Document Pruitt’s Alliance With Industries He Now Must Regulate

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New Emails Document Pruitt’s Alliance With Industries He Now Must Regulate

A trove of emails released on Tuesday reaffirms that the Trump administration has given responsibility for the federal government’s fight for clean air and water to what may be the country’s most robust critic of clean air and clean water laws.

This Is What Democracy Looks Like

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This Is What Democracy Looks Like

It’s loud, even raucous at times and almost none of the participants seem to be enjoying it, but democracy is working across America this week.

Election Officials Muzzle Proposed Blast at Trump

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Election Officials Muzzle Proposed Blast at Trump

The men and women responsible for administering American elections have challenged President Trump’s claims that last year’s voting was marred by widespread fraud but they’re apparently unwilling to demand that he stop.

Ravel Departing FEC With a Challenge to the President

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Ravel Departing FEC With a Challenge to the President

Through nearly four years as a member of the Federal Election Commission, Ann Ravel fought the good fight to rein in the power of big money in politics; she departs with a challenge to President Trump to overhaul the agency by staffing it with commissioners who are serious about enforcing campaign finance laws.

‘We Will Not Be Ignored’

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‘We Will Not Be Ignored’

By now, the town hall meeting in Salt Lake City with Rep. Jason Chaffetz on February 9 is old news. However, having been there, I find that I keep revisiting my impressions.

President’s Day Means It’s Town Hall Time for Lawmakers

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President’s Day Means It’s Town Hall Time for Lawmakers

Representatives and Senators will be back in their districts and states next week as Congress recesses for President’s Day; their break is your opportunity to speak directly to them about the important issues facing our democracy.

Watchdogs Win Suit Seeking Records on EPA Nominee’s Energy Industry Ties

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Watchdogs Win Suit Seeking Records on EPA Nominee’s Energy Industry Ties

An Oklahoma judge today gave Scott Pruitt, President Trump’s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, until Tuesday to turn over up to 3,000 state records that document Pruitt’s contacts with energy companies and trade groups.

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