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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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Common Cause 2016 Year-end Report: Win and Keep Winning
The 2016 election, no matter your political perspective, had twists and turns that continue to provide shocks, and real challenges to our democracy. At Common Cause, as we look over 2016 for lessons learned and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead, our motivating thought is to, “Win and keep winning.” That’s what we did in 2016 thanks to your support. You are an integral part of each and every victory outlined in this year-end review – and that’s just a sampling. Thank you for standing up for...
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Alors que les électeurs se réunissent, il est temps de réformer le collège électoral
Avec le vote d’aujourd’hui élisant Donald Trump, deux de nos trois derniers présidents auront été choisis par une minorité d’électeurs.
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Trump Conflicts of Interest May Violate Emoluments Clause
Bush and Obama Attorneys are warning that Emoluments Clause violations are unavoidable if President-elect Donald Trump does not divest of his assets and create a true blind trust prior to taking office. The memo is written by Richard Painter and Norman Eisen White House Ethics Czars from the Administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama and noted constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe.
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Michigan Senate Backs Away from Tougher Voter ID Requirement
Michigan senators, under pressure from Common Cause activists, have dropped a plan to toughen the state's voter ID law.
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Trump, the Ultimate Apprentice
President-elect Donald Trump's deal to serve as executive producer of "The Celebrity Apprentice" raises legal, ethical and constitutional questions.
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Portland Poised for Big Boost to Democracy Reform Movement
Portland, OR's City Council will vote next week on a plan to amplify the voices of small-dollar political donors
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Planning for 2017 with Robert Reich and Karen Hobert Flynn
Planning for 2017 with Robert Reich and Karen Hobert Flynn
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Trump Business Conflicts of Interest Are Very Real Regardless of What He Believes
Americans expect their President to be completely above reproach on ethics and transparency, and to put the business of the nation first. Donald Trump’s actions and rhetoric to date have been tone deaf to legitimate concerns raised about the myriad ways his business empire raises serious conflict of interest problems during the transition, as well as when he takes office. The President-elect has made a series of troubling statements stating that president cannot have conflicts of interest.
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Commentaires sur les conflits d'intérêts du président élu Donald Trump
Les intérêts commerciaux étendus et diversifiés du président élu Donald Trump en font un personnage unique dans l’histoire de la présidence américaine. Common Cause, organisme de surveillance qui œuvre pour un gouvernement ouvert, honnête et responsable depuis sa création il y a 46 ans, s’est engagé à surveiller de près la manière dont M. Trump et son administration répondent aux questions éthiques soulevées par ses nouvelles responsabilités impressionnantes.
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A challenging moment
Our new political reality shows that the work we do -- together -- to preserve and strengthen our democracy is more vital than ever.
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2016 Election Protection Live Blog
Tune in here for Common Cause's 2016 Election Day blog.
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Democracy Reform Is On The Ballot In 2016
List of 2016 pro-democracy ballot measures Common Cause is working on and watching
