John,

This past weekend, Common Cause joined thousands in Selma, Alabama, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing—a moment that forever changed our democracy.

We walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, retracing the steps of the brave marchers who, in 1965, risked their lives for the right to vote. We learned from civil rights leaders, discussing the urgent fight for voting rights today. And we gathered with our partners from the NAACP, honoring those who paved the way while recommitting ourselves to the work ahead.

But this anniversary wasn’t just about remembering the past—it was a call to action. Because six decades later, the fight for voting rights is far from over.

Across the country, politicians are working to suppress votes and silence voices—pushing new laws that make it harder to vote, limit ballot access, and manipulate elections in their favor.

That’s why Common Cause is fighting back in nearly two dozen states to defend and expand voting rights—because the threats to democracy today demand action, just as they did in 1965.

We wrote about this past weekend, what it means for our movement, and how we move forward together. Read our reflections from Selma now:

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John, history shows us that when people organize and refuse to let up, we win. Let’s honor Selma’s legacy by continuing the fight—for democracy, for justice, and for the right of every American to make their voice heard.

Thank you for being part of this movement,

Antione Fields, Digital Campaigns Manager
and the team at Common Cause