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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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White House Delays Announcement of Voter Fraud Probe

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White House Delays Announcement of Voter Fraud Probe

As reports surfaced of multiple registrations by members of the President's inner circle, the administration put off an announcement concerning plans to investigate voter fraud

January 27, 2017

Federal Workers Using Twitter to Thwart Trump

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Federal Workers Using Twitter to Thwart Trump

Federal workers are creating "alt" Twitter pages to disseminate information the President may not like

January 26, 2017

Trump Hotels Looking to Expand

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Trump Hotels Looking to Expand

While President Trump says he's removed himself from his businesses, the people left to run them are capitalizing on his famous name.

January 25, 2017

Trump Plans “Major Investigation” of Nonexistent Voter Fraud

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Trump Plans “Major Investigation” of Nonexistent Voter Fraud

Notwithstanding the lack of evidence and the findings of previous studies, the President wants a new probe of voter fraud in the US.

January 25, 2017

South Dakota Republicans Ignore Voters and Move to Gut Democracy Reforms

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South Dakota Republicans Ignore Voters and Move to Gut Democracy Reforms

South Dakota Republicans are trying to thwart the voters' desire for stronger ethics and campaign finance laws

January 24, 2017

Trump Spreading Misinformation on Voter Fraud — Again

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Trump Spreading Misinformation on Voter Fraud — Again

His press secretary confirms that President Trump continues to believe that up to 5 million people voted illegally last year

January 24, 2017

Pai Appointment Could Signal Trouble for Open Internet

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Pai Appointment Could Signal Trouble for Open Internet

Ajit Pai, senior Republican on the FCC, has been tapped to serve as its new chairman

January 24, 2017

Groups Intensify Push to Defeat Sessions Nomination

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Groups Intensify Push to Defeat Sessions Nomination

Common Cause and allied organizations are delivering petitions to senators today urging the defeat of Sen. Jeff Sessions nomination for attorney general

January 24, 2017

January 24th #StopSessions Petition Deliveries

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January 24th #StopSessions Petition Deliveries

Today, Common Cause activists in a dozen states are delivering petitions urging their U.S. Senators to vote against the nomination of Sen. Jefferson Beauregard “Jeff” Sessions III (R-AL) to serve as U.S. Attorney General.

January 23, 2017

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

Common Cause Demands Accountability From DHS

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White House Delays Announcement of Voter Fraud Probe

Federal Workers Using Twitter to Thwart Trump

Trump Hotels Looking to Expand

Trump Plans “Major Investigation” of Nonexistent Voter Fraud

South Dakota Republicans Ignore Voters and Move to Gut Democracy Reforms

Trump Spreading Misinformation on Voter Fraud — Again

Pai Appointment Could Signal Trouble for Open Internet

Groups Intensify Push to Defeat Sessions Nomination

January 24th #StopSessions Petition Deliveries

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

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White House Delays Announcement of Voter Fraud Probe

Federal Workers Using Twitter to Thwart Trump

Trump Hotels Looking to Expand

Trump Plans “Major Investigation” of Nonexistent Voter Fraud

South Dakota Republicans Ignore Voters and Move to Gut Democracy Reforms

Trump Spreading Misinformation on Voter Fraud — Again

Pai Appointment Could Signal Trouble for Open Internet

Groups Intensify Push to Defeat Sessions Nomination

January 24th #StopSessions Petition Deliveries

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

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