Democracy Wire

With big dollar donors effectively in control of American politics, writing six- and seven-figure checks to super PAC’s to support ad campaigns that confuse viewers and distort the views and records of candidates, it’s no surprise that voters are increasingly cynical about public affairs.

Common Cause, Gardner’s ambitious project, was launched 45 years ago today. In an open letter to the nation, he described it as a “citizens’ lobby,” composed of Democrats, Republicans and independent-minded Americans who shared his concern with the country’s direction and his determination to address it.

Allegra Chapman, Director of Voting and Elections for Common Cause on her experience at America's Journey for Justice

Ryan Splitlog, Assistant Director of Common Cause Georgia, gives a report from Georgia on America's Journey for Justice

A decades-old federal program that helps low-income families purchase basic telephone service is being modernized in a way that will encourage those families to become more active, better informed citizens.

What happens when a community treats the Internet like an essential service?