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Voting & Elections 11.9.2017

"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.

Money & Influence 11.9.2017

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.

Voting & Elections 11.8.2017

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.

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.

Voting & Elections 11.6.2017

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.

Voting & Elections 11.3.2017

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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