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From Corruption to Accountability: Reforming Pay-to-Play Politics in Atlanta

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From Corruption to Accountability: Reforming Pay-to-Play Politics in Atlanta

For decades, the city of Atlanta has faced institutionalized corruption, hindering its potential as a cultural, business, and international hub. Common Cause Georgia exposed this corruption through a new report titled “The Atlanta Way: Examining Pay-to-Play."

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From Corruption to Accountability: Reforming Pay-to-Play Politics in Atlanta

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From Corruption to Accountability: Reforming Pay-to-Play Politics in Atlanta

For decades, the city of Atlanta has faced institutionalized corruption, hindering its potential as a cultural, business, and international hub. Common Cause Georgia exposed this corruption through a new report titled “The Atlanta Way: Examining Pay-to-Play."

A long way to go: Voters of color are still waiting for the promise of the VRA

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A long way to go: Voters of color are still waiting for the promise of the VRA

Fifty-nine years ago on Tuesday, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, saying “it is not enough just to give men rights. They must be able to use those rights in their personal pursuit of happiness.”

What is Project 2025?

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What is Project 2025?

Project 2025 is a dangerous policy playbook being pushed by extremists. It could threaten basic freedoms by gutting checks and balances and consolidating power in the office of the president, like other authoritarian governments.

Common Cause Urges Political Leaders to “Elevate Civil Discourse”

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Common Cause Urges Political Leaders to “Elevate Civil Discourse”

On Saturday, at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, a lone gunman fired a series of shots injuring former President Trump, killing one rally attendee and critically injuring two others. The FBI is investigating this as an assassination attempt.

Common Cause Urges Passage of Youth Voting Rights Act

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Common Cause Urges Passage of Youth Voting Rights Act

On the anniversary of the ratification of the 26th Amendment, Common Cause reaffirms its commitment to further protecting and expanding youth access to the ballot, urging Congress to pass the Youth Voting Rights Act of 2023.

SCOTUS Strikes Down Injunction Barring Contacts with Social Media Platforms on Disinformation

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SCOTUS Strikes Down Injunction Barring Contacts with Social Media Platforms on Disinformation

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an injunction barring the White House and other government agencies from communicating with and encouraging social media platforms to curb the spread of mis- and disinformation. The injunction also limited the government’s ability to communicate with civil society groups to limit disinformation online.

Common Cause Announces Five New Board Members

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Common Cause Announces Five New Board Members

Today, democracy watchdog Common Cause announced the addition of five new members to its National Governing Board, representing a diverse cross-section of allies and experts all deeply committed to safeguarding our democracy.

Arizona: State Leaders Adjourn With Handful of Pro-Voting Wins

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Arizona: State Leaders Adjourn With Handful of Pro-Voting Wins

Arizona’s 2024 legislative session adjourned with a handful of voting rights victories, despite the referral of some anti-democracy measures to this year’s ballot.

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