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Congress Made Over $635 Million In Stock Trades While Americans Struggled – See Who Traded the Most

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Congress Made Over $635 Million In Stock Trades While Americans Struggled – See Who Traded the Most

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It’s no secret that members of Congress, who often have access to information the public doesn’t, can buy and sell stocks. Here's the members of Congress who traded the most stock this year.

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From Emoluments to “Alternative Facts,” Trump off to a Rough Start

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From Emoluments to “Alternative Facts,” Trump off to a Rough Start

The new President is sending troubling signals on democracy issues

January 23, 2017

Knight Foundation “Civic Hall” Explores Public Disenchantment with Media

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Knight Foundation “Civic Hall” Explores Public Disenchantment with Media

A Knight Foundation event on Wednesday looked at the public's disenchantment with the news media and how people may be engaged to participate in politics.

January 19, 2017

Ethics Questions Still Dogging Trump Nominees

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Ethics Questions Still Dogging Trump Nominees

There are more ethical questions about President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees

January 19, 2017

Americans Concerned About Trump’s Ethics as Inauguration Approaches

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Americans Concerned About Trump’s Ethics as Inauguration Approaches

As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, new polls show the public is uneasy about his ethics and about three-fourths of Americans want him to release his tax returns

January 17, 2017

Trump and the Media; A Test for Democracy

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Trump and the Media; A Test for Democracy

Donald Trump's presidency will challenge the First Amendment and the journalists who labor under its protection.

January 12, 2017

Trump Nominees on the Griddle; President-elect Berates the Media — Again

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Trump Nominees on the Griddle; President-elect Berates the Media — Again

As Congress reviews President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees, the man himself faces off with reporters.

January 12, 2017

Sessions Hearings Open

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Sessions Hearings Open

Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama is testifying in the Senate Judiciary Committee

January 10, 2017

Common Cause 2016 Year-end Report: Win and Keep Winning

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Common Cause 2016 Year-end Report: Win and Keep Winning

The 2016 election, no matter your political perspective, had twists and turns that continue to provide shocks, and real challenges to our democracy. At Common Cause, as we look over 2016 for lessons learned and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead, our motivating thought is to, “Win and keep winning.” That’s what we did in 2016 thanks to your support. You are an integral part of each and every victory outlined in this year-end review – and that’s just a sampling. Thank you for standing up for...

December 22, 2016

As Electors Meet, It’s Time to Fix the Electoral College

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As Electors Meet, It’s Time to Fix the Electoral College

With today's vote electing Donald Trump, two of our last three Presidents will have been chosen by a minority of voters.

December 19, 2016

Trump Conflicts of Interest May Violate Emoluments Clause

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Trump Conflicts of Interest May Violate Emoluments Clause

Bush and Obama Attorneys are warning that Emoluments Clause violations are unavoidable if President-elect Donald Trump does not divest of his assets and create a true blind trust prior to taking office. The memo is written by Richard Painter and Norman Eisen White House Ethics Czars from the Administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama and noted constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe.

December 16, 2016

Michigan Senate Backs Away from Tougher Voter ID Requirement

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Michigan Senate Backs Away from Tougher Voter ID Requirement

Michigan senators, under pressure from Common Cause activists, have dropped a plan to toughen the state's voter ID law.

December 14, 2016

Trump, the Ultimate Apprentice

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Trump, the Ultimate Apprentice

President-elect Donald Trump's deal to serve as executive producer of "The Celebrity Apprentice" raises legal, ethical and constitutional questions.

December 9, 2016

Mid‑Decade Redistricting: Democracy on the Line

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From Emoluments to “Alternative Facts,” Trump off to a Rough Start

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Ethics Questions Still Dogging Trump Nominees

Americans Concerned About Trump’s Ethics as Inauguration Approaches

Trump and the Media; A Test for Democracy

Trump Nominees on the Griddle; President-elect Berates the Media — Again

Sessions Hearings Open

Common Cause 2016 Year-end Report: Win and Keep Winning

As Electors Meet, It’s Time to Fix the Electoral College

Trump Conflicts of Interest May Violate Emoluments Clause

Michigan Senate Backs Away from Tougher Voter ID Requirement

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Congress Made Over $635 Million In Stock Trades While Americans Struggled – See Who Traded the Most

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From Emoluments to “Alternative Facts,” Trump off to a Rough Start

Knight Foundation “Civic Hall” Explores Public Disenchantment with Media

Ethics Questions Still Dogging Trump Nominees

Americans Concerned About Trump’s Ethics as Inauguration Approaches

Trump and the Media; A Test for Democracy

Trump Nominees on the Griddle; President-elect Berates the Media — Again

Sessions Hearings Open

Common Cause 2016 Year-end Report: Win and Keep Winning

As Electors Meet, It’s Time to Fix the Electoral College

Trump Conflicts of Interest May Violate Emoluments Clause

Michigan Senate Backs Away from Tougher Voter ID Requirement

Trump, the Ultimate Apprentice

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