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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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Поскольку выборщики встречаются, пришло время исправить коллегию выборщиков
С учетом того, что в результате сегодняшнего голосования был избран Дональд Трамп, двое из наших последних трех президентов были выбраны меньшинством избирателей.
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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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Comments on President-Elect Donald Trump’s Conflicts of Interest
President-elect Donald Trump’s extensive and far-flung business interests make him unique in the history of the American presidency. Common Cause, a watchdog on behalf of open, honest and accountable government since our founding 46 years ago, is committed to keeping a close eye on how Mr. Trump and his administration answer the ethical questions raised by his awesome new responsibilities.
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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
