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Oregon Reform Coalition Backs Bills to Give the Public a Voice in the Redistricting Process
Oregon redistricting reform coalition makes the case for greater transparency in The Oregonian op-ed.
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5 ways ALEC denies climate science
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a secretive corporate lobbying group funded by big oil companies and the Koch brothers, recently threatened legal action against Common Cause for calling them “climate change deniers.” So, it begs the question: Does ALEC’s complaint have merit? Well, here are the facts:
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SCOTUS Takes on Unfair Racial Gerrymandering
Today the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier to challenge unfair racial gerrymanders done for partisan advantage.
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Who Still Funds ALEC?
Here are some of the corporations that still put their money behind ALEC, despite widespread criticism of the organization for its secretive operations and controversial agenda, and increasing calls from shareholders for more transparency about corporate lobbying activities.
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Ted Cruz made it official – but what about everyone else?
Ted Cruz announced he is running for president today. But what about the other candidates?
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Schock’s Downfall Highlights Gaps in House Ethics Enforcement, Training
The resignation of Rep. Aaron Schock makes an open and shut case for stronger ethics enforcement and training in Congress, Common Cause said today.
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4 of JFK’s Best Quotes For St. Patrick’s Day
This St. Patrick's Day, we're taking a look at the legacy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, our first Irish-American president.
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Opening Democracy’s Door
With the stroke of her pen, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown opened democracy's door to more than 300,000 Oregonians on Monday.
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Top Federal Contractors Disclosed Political Spending Tripled Over the Last Decade. But What About Their Undisclosed Spending?
As President Obama faces more calls to sign an executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose their dark money political spending, the top federal contractors continue to dump big money in U.S. elections.
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Looking Back to Move Forward on the Voting Rights Act
This Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when 600 peaceful marchers, attempting to walk from Selma to Montgomery to protest the denial of voting rights to African-Americans, were attacked by police with tear gas and clubs.
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Young Oregonians speak out on Motor Voter
The Common Cause Oregon interns shared their thoughts on the groundbreaking election reform bill
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Common Cause Breaks Down Supreme Court Arguments in Case Challenging Independent Redistricting
Kathay Feng breaks down oral arguments in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.
