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06.7.2018

Primary Candidates Flout Financial Disclosure Requirement

In Tuesday's primaries in eight states, more than 100 candidates - Democrat and Republican alike - failed to file personal financial disclosures required by law.

06.5.2018

A faster, more user-friendly Common Cause experience.

With feedback from you, our users, we have rebuilt our website entirely from scratch, organizing it from the ground work to help you find what you’re looking for. Please explore the website and tell us what you think.

06.5.2018

Brand Renewal: Common Cause, Amplifying All People’s Voices

Along with our bold and energetic new website, we’ve been updating our overall brand to better connect with democracy activists around the country like you. We welcome a new generation of leaders who, like our new brand, are bold, bright, and lifting all voices in our democracy.

06.5.2018

A Bit of Wisdom, Laced with Humor, on Graduation Day

The valedictorian at a Kentucky High School borrowed part of his speech from a presidential commencement address -- with a special twist for the audience.

Media & Democracy 06.4.2018

Fake News Goes Viral

Americans must thoughtfully, vigilantly evaluate the news, particularly on social media.

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