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De la corrupción a la rendición de cuentas: reformando la política de pago por juego en Atlanta

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De la corrupción a la rendición de cuentas: reformando la política de pago por juego en Atlanta

Durante décadas, la ciudad de Atlanta ha enfrentado una corrupción institucionalizada que ha obstaculizado su potencial como centro cultural, comercial e internacional. Common Cause Georgia expuso esta corrupción a través de un nuevo informe titulado “The Atlanta Way: Examining Pay-to-Play” (El estilo de Atlanta: análisis del pago por participación).

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Katie Scally

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Ariana Marmolejo

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Kenny Colston

Estratega de comunicaciones regionales (Medio Oeste)
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Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers seek to penalize ‘fake electors’ under perjury laws

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Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers seek to penalize ‘fake electors’ under perjury laws

"There must be consequences for overturning the will of the voters, both to prevent these schemes from being attempted in the future and to ensure accountability to those responsible for future attempts," added Aly Belknap of Colorado Common Cause.

Colorado Politics: ‘Deepfakes’ and AI content: Colorado lawmakers dive into new tech ahead of November elections

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Colorado Politics: ‘Deepfakes’ and AI content: Colorado lawmakers dive into new tech ahead of November elections

Aly Belknap with Colorado Common Cause echoed Holman’s concerns, highlighting the pervasiveness of deepfakes and other avenues for spreading “disinformation,” such as fake social media profiles. These issues, she said, combined with declining trust in the media among Americans, pose a threat to the future of fair elections.

“The availability of generative AI tools makes it easier than ever to spread false information and propaganda with little resources and at a large scale, leaving voters confused and further...

San Francisco Chronicle/CalMatters: Why Does California Elect Local Judges?

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San Francisco Chronicle/CalMatters: Why Does California Elect Local Judges?

That's concerning to Jonathan Mehta Stein, executive director of Common Cause California, an advocacy group that focuses on fair elections and representation: "Our judges are supposed to be above the fray of politics and totally unbiased in their decision-making," he wrote in an email. "Whether or not that's actually true, it certainly does not help public perception of the judiciary to force our judges to raise special interest dollars, make campaign promises, and so forth."

He added that even very engaged voters struggle to...

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Campaign finance limits crafted by major donors will now go before Oregon lawmakers

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Oregon Public Broadcasting: Campaign finance limits crafted by major donors will now go before Oregon lawmakers

“We would love to see the legislature accomplish this critical issue for our democracy,” Common Cause Oregon, one of the ballot measure’s backers, said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the current proposal does not serve the goals we support.”

San Francisco Chronicle/San Jose Spotlight: Special Interests Spend Big In Silicon Valley Congressional Race

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San Francisco Chronicle/San Jose Spotlight: Special Interests Spend Big In Silicon Valley Congressional Race

Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics and accountability program manager for California Common Cause, said super PACs are likely spending more in this race because it's an open seat. McMorris added that even if there's no coordination between candidates and the super PACs, these groups support candidates who they think would best protect the groups' interests.

"It sends a strong message," McMorris told San Jose Spotlight. "They're hoping in one way or another that the candidate feels some type of obligation toward them once...

CBS Austin (VIDEO): Most Texas voters say political violence “likely” over 2024 election, poll finds

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CBS Austin (VIDEO): Most Texas voters say political violence “likely” over 2024 election, poll finds

"Both parties have an obligation to be pushing back against that distrust, that lie, and that misinformation about our elections, and calling for calm and easy elections, where everyone can cast their ballot freely from intimidation," Katya Ehresman, voting rights program manager with Common Cause Texas, said.

Spectrum News (VIDEO): Four Republican committee chairs, including Wisconsin’s Mike Gallagher, are leaving Congress

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Spectrum News (VIDEO): Four Republican committee chairs, including Wisconsin’s Mike Gallagher, are leaving Congress

“This is money that was contributed to a campaign for a purpose of getting them elected or re-elected to a specific office,” said Jay Heck, the executive director of Common Cause Wisconsin. “And once a member of Congress has decided they’re no longer going to run for that office, it seems to me that any leftover money ought to be liquidated, that the money should either be donated to a charity, maybe given back to the U.S. taxpayers in the form of a contribution to the debt.”

Spectrum News (VIDEO): Common Cause New York director on state’s ongoing redistricting process

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Spectrum News (VIDEO): Common Cause New York director on state’s ongoing redistricting process

Viewers of a certain age may remember the movie the "Never Ending Story."

Well, all New Yorkers are familiar with the state's own never-ending story — redistricting. For reaction to the latest addition to this saga, Capital Tonight was joined Tuesday by Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause New York.

Bloomberg: Ballots & Boundaries – ‘Veto His Own Maps?’

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Bloomberg: Ballots & Boundaries – ‘Veto His Own Maps?’

“Democrats were champing at the bit to have these maps six months ago, now they wish they had a chance to get a better court-approved map,” said Jay Heck, executive director or Common Cause in Wisconsin and a backer of the legislation. “C’mon. What’s he going to do, veto his own maps?”

USA Today/Gannett: Hawaii has a voter enthusiasm problem, could publicly funded campaigns help?

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USA Today/Gannett: Hawaii has a voter enthusiasm problem, could publicly funded campaigns help?

Common Cause Hawaii’s program manager, Camron Hurt, emphasized the need for more comprehensive changes to make Hawaii’s elections free from outside influence, more competitive and more popular.

“I think those (other reforms) are all tools to fix the same wheel. Right. So I think we fixed parts of the wheel, but the wheel still isn’t moving as efficiently as it can,” Hunt said.

ProPublica/MSN: Wisconsin Picks New Legislative Maps That Would End Years of GOP Gerrymandering

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ProPublica/MSN: Wisconsin Picks New Legislative Maps That Would End Years of GOP Gerrymandering

Good-government groups applauded the possibility of a legislative agreement, largely because it brings about stability and a measure of political certainty until the next redistricting process, after the 2030 census. Besides, said Jay Heck, executive director of Common Cause Wisconsin, “The governor’s maps are pretty darn good.”

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