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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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Marches, Flights and Bad Judgment
A grabbag for your Friday.
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Quite a Ride: Trump Team Flies First Class on Private Jets
President Trump's cabinet is giving one segment of the economy a big boost, much to Trump’s embarrassment.
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Non-Voters Don’t Lose Their Right to Vote
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Sign Up! Make Your Voice Heard
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