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Democracy Behind Bars

How money in politics, felony disenfranchisement and prison gerrymandering fuel mass incarceration and undermine democracy.

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Common Cause Urges Congress to Include 7 Criteria in Next Government Funding Bill

Common Cause urges Congress to uphold democracy in the next government funding bill by enforcing the rule of law, protecting judicial independence, and ensuring executive accountability.

Report

Unlocking Fair Maps: The Keys to Independent Redistricting

This report delves into the considerations advocates and policymakers face when proposing an independent redistricting commission, and it describes and assesses the common elements of contemporary commissions. Every IRC should be set up to best serve the needs of your state or locality because there is no one-size-fits-all model for an independent commission.

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Media Literacy Skill: Lateral Searching

"What do I do if my loved ones do not trust verified sources of information?" is the #1 most asked question among trusted messengers navigating conversations about media literacy.

Lateral reading or lateral searching is a strategy that helps us to determine for ourselves who is a credible source of information.

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The Roadmap for Fair Maps in 2030

The Roadmap for Fair Maps in 2030 provides a detailed summary of the conclusions from the first ever convening of people-led redistricting commissioners from across the country.