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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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Resource Hub: Understanding The For the People Act
The For the People Act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally shift power away from wealthy special interests and put it in the hands of everyday people. The bill, designated as H.R. 1 and S. 1 in Congress, is the boldest, most comprehensive democracy reform legislative package introduced in Congress in decades as it deals with ethics in government, money in politics, voting rights, election security, and gerrymandering.
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Dr. King’s memory inspires hope, but it also demands that we continue to call out the injustice that we see -- from this president, and also in an entire system built to keep people down along racial and economic lines.
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We will not be intimidated
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Try out this fun, state-themed crossword puzzle to celebrate democracy and test your puzzling skills!
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Exposing & Stopping Disinfo In Georgia’s Runoffs
Now that Georgia’s high-stakes Senate runoffs are approaching, we can expect these disinformation peddlers to step up their dirty tricks to disenfranchise, suppress, and disempower voters.
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Seizing The Moment
Assuming the Great Pretender vacates the premises and we can turn to building up rather than tearing down, where do we begin? And, then, how do we continue? My beat is communications, and today I want to make a few modest proposals for this sector. These proposals not only reverse four years of damage inflicted by the current administration but also help guide our nation to realize the small “d” democratic potential of our media and communications ecosystem.
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Doing More Than Voting
Read this first-hand account of election volunteer work done by one of our Davis Fellows!
