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5 Ways Common Cause Defended Democracy in the First Trump Administration
Here’s just a few examples of how members like you made a positive impact during the first Trump Administration.
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Poll: Most Americans Believe Our Political System Is Broken
An overwhelming majority of Americans are profoundly troubled about the condition of our democracy, even as their faith in democratic ideals remains strong, according to a recent Washington Post – University of Maryland poll.
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Tax Bill Invites New Onslaught of Secret Money In Politics
There’s a bombshell buried in the second-to-last page of the House tax “reform” bill.
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Political Donors Seek Return On Investment Through Tax “Reform”
Two senior Republican lawmakers acknowledged this week that campaign donors are a critical force behind their party’s drive to lower corporate and individual tax rates while eliminating or limiting several popular tax deductions.
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Thank a Veteran Today
Today is a lot more than an occasion for pre-Black Friday sales.
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‘We Have a Right to Know’
Democracy activists hit Capitol Hill this morning with personal messages from more than 150,000 Americans – including nearly 18,000 Common Causers – who want the Federal Election Commission to require disclosure of the purchasers of online political advertising.
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“Voter Fraud” Commissioner Charges Commission With Fraud
It looks this morning like at least one member of President Trump’s “election integrity” commission has come to the realization that the whole thing is a sham.
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No Vote on Tax ‘Reform’ Until Trump Releases His Tax Returns
Common Cause is calling on Congress to delay any vote on the president’s tax plan until the president releases his tax returns.
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Democracy Was the Real Winner of Tuesday’s Virginia Election
Virginians trudged through a cold rain to turn out in record numbers; minority and women candidates scored big gains.
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New Report, Conference Highlight Democracy’s Vulnerability
A report issued this morning by Common Cause highlights how Russia’s cyber-campaign to disrupt the 2016 election has laid bare vulnerabilities in American democracy.
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Tuesday Is Election Day!
Tuesday is Election Day across the U.S., as New Jersey and Virginia choose new governors and hundreds of cities, counties and towns elect their local government leaders.
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Gerrymandering Explained
Common Cause Redistricting Manager Dan Vicua joined Sarasota (FL) Community Radio on Oct. 27 to chat about gerrymandering, explain the legal challenges facing partisan redistricting, and discuss the future of the fight for fair representation.
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Depressed Minority Turnout Key to Clinton’s Demise
Experts agree lower-than-expected voter turnout, particularly among minority voters, cost Hillary Clinton the presidency.
