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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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Does Trump Even Care That Russia Hacked Our Election?
Comey, Sessions agree that President Trump is not very interested in the Russian attacks on our electoral system.
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High Court to Consider Partisan Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court agreed this morning to take a new look at partisan gerrymandering, accepting a Wisconsin case in which a three-judge lower court ruled that Republican state legislators unfairly drew congressional districts that work to elect GOP candidates.
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The Best Congress Money Can Buy
The most expensive congressional campaign in history ends tomorrow in a suburban district north of Atlanta and while the winner is yet to be determined it’s already clear that he or she will take office beholden to an array of big money donors.
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Trump’s Evolution
President Trump campaigned on promises to “drain the swamp” in Washington, yet on June 8, arguably the darkest day of his presidency to date, one of Trump’s top assistants hosted some of the most mud-covered swamp residents at the White House
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Justice Department Backing Away from Civil Rights Enforcement
The Justice Department under Attorney General Jeff Sessions is gradually eliminating one of the judiciary’s most important tools for civil rights enforcement: “consent decrees” that give judges long-term oversight over individuals, groups and government agencies that have engaged in discrimination.
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From Tragedy, a Moment of Unity on Capitol Hill
Could bipartisan grief produce bipartisan resolve to put aside the rancor that dominates our politics?
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Common Cause, Allies, Seek Review of Trump Contacts with Justice Department
Common Cause is among the co-signers of a letter sent today urging U.S. Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz to examine and make recommendations designed to stop improper contacts by President Trump and the White House with officials of the Department of Justice accountable.
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Virginians Nominating Candidates for Governor Today
Virginians are heading to the polls today to nominate candidates for governor in a contest that is likely to be seen nationally as a referendum on President Trump’s leadership
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Papaalisin na ba ni Trump ang Lalaking Nag-iimbestiga sa Kanya?
Ginawa ni Donald Trump ang kanyang sarili bilang isang bituin sa telebisyon sa pamamagitan ng pagpapaalis sa mga tao. Ang Washington ay abala ngayon sa espekulasyon na malapit na niyang buhayin ang pagkilos na iyon sa White House, kung saan halos tiyak na magiging boomerang ito sa kanya.
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Trump’s Team Pledges Allegiance – To Trump
A few days after denying that he requested a personal loyalty pledge from FBI Director James Comey, President Trump on Monday gave Americans what must have been an unintended demonstration of just how much he values loyalty in his associates.
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CHOICE Act Demonstrates Banking Industry’s Muscle
Banks are supposed to protect people’s money, and politicians are supposed to represent people’s interests. But a bill which passed the House of Representatives last week would put people’s savings in jeopardy, enrich the banks, and fatten the campaign chests of its congressional supporters.
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Sessions Set to Testify Tuesday
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is set to testify at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing tomorrow.
