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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

January 20, 2026

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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Free Speech Is Taking a Beating in the Senate

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Free Speech Is Taking a Beating in the Senate

Sen. Elizabeth Warren was kicked off the Senate floor after repeating statements that had been made there more than 30 years ago

February 8, 2017

More Trouble for Trump’s Cabinet Choices

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More Trouble for Trump’s Cabinet Choices

President Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary is in trouble for employing an undocumented immigrant as a housekeeper

February 7, 2017

Trump’s Attack on Judge Draws Fire

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Trump’s Attack on Judge Draws Fire

Trump's attack on the judiciary is drawing flak from Republicans as well as Democrats

February 6, 2017

Two Weeks In and the Swamp is Getting Deeper

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Two Weeks In and the Swamp is Getting Deeper

After promising to "drain the swamp" in Washington, President Trump is doing the opposite

February 3, 2017

Obscure but Important Legal Doctrine Could Figure in Gorsuch Confirmation

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Obscure but Important Legal Doctrine Could Figure in Gorsuch Confirmation

Legal arguments over who should resolve ambiguities in the law could be central to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch

February 3, 2017

Trump’s CNN Freeze-Out Threatens Press Freedom

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Trump’s CNN Freeze-Out Threatens Press Freedom

President Trump's attacks on reporters and media organizations endanger press freedom

February 3, 2017

Trump Attacks Church-State Separation

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Trump Attacks Church-State Separation

President Trump is pledging to "totally destroy" a longstanding policy limiting political activity by members of the clergy.

February 2, 2017

Senate Sputtering Over Trump Nominees

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Senate Sputtering Over Trump Nominees

Amid Democratic boycott, Senate Republicans send two Trump Cabinet nominees to the floor.

February 1, 2017

Trump’s Dangerous Attack on Federal Regulations

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Trump’s Dangerous Attack on Federal Regulations

The President's stated goal of a 75 percent cut in federal regulations in unattainable, and a bad idea to boot.

January 31, 2017

Sessions Vote Postponed to Wednesday

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Sessions Vote Postponed to Wednesday

The Senate Judiciary Committee has put off until Wednesday a vote on Sen. Jeff Sessions' nomination to serve as attorney general.

January 31, 2017

Trump’s SCOTUS Nomination Could Come Today

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Trump’s SCOTUS Nomination Could Come Today

President Trump could announce his nomination to file a vacant Supreme Court seat as soon as today

January 30, 2017

Wisconsin Court Orders Lawmakers to Redraw Gerrymandered Districts

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Wisconsin Court Orders Lawmakers to Redraw Gerrymandered Districts

A federal court in Wisconsin ruled today that state lawmakers must submit a new map of assembly districts by Nov. 1.

January 27, 2017

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