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Common Cause is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. Our work includes creating ethical and open government, reducing money’s influence in politics, ending gerrymandering and ensuring fair districts, protecting voting rights and supporting Net Neutrality.

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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM

A serious financial hit 

Common Cause will remain unbought and unbossed. Two weeks ago, we announced we returned a $200,000 donation and asked our members to help us fill the gap. Since then, Common Cause members showed up in a massive way. Thousands of people like you mobilized in the last week - …
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Tell Congress: REJECT Trump's budget

Congress needs to hear loud and clear that we're demanding a People's Budget John, with government funding running out at midnight, Republicans are still refusing to budge. Their bill does nothing to lower costs or protect our healthcare – it’s just a blank check for Trump to…
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM

No blank checks for Trump

John, Trump and Democratic leadership are meeting today for the first time in weeks – after Trump ran us up to the government funding deadline with bad faith delays and demands for his way or the highway. We need to make sure every lawmaker knows we're paying attention. Even …
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Our latest legal win

John, the President is now suing eight states - California, New York, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and New Hampshire - that have refused to hand over your private voter data. [1] Common Cause is drawing a line in the sand – we’re doing everything we can…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Tell Sinclair and Nexstar: Put Kimmel back on the air!

Right now, Sinclair and Nexstar are still pre-empting Kimmel’s show. SIGN NOW: Tell Sinclair and Nexstar to put Kimmel back on the air >> SIGN THE PETITION John, On September 22, after over 100,000 Common Cause members like you spoke out, ABC announced that Jimmy Kim…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM

The power we have together

Common Cause will remain unbought and unbossed. Last week, we announced we returned a $200,000 donation and asked our members to help us fill the gap. Since then, Common Cause members showed up in a massive way. Thousands of people like you mobilized in the last week - from…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Our latest legal win

John, Common Cause just delivered a major legal win in our efforts to ensure a free and fair 2026 election. [1] Here's what happened: Donald Trump has spent years trying to undermine trust in our elections – and after his return to power, he instructed the Department of Just…
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM

No blank checks for Trump

John, did you see our message? TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress we demand a budget that supports our healthcare, working families, and democracy – NOT Trump’s cruelty and billionaire handouts >> TAKE ACTION John, federal funding runs out in one week – and every Member o…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Our Election Protection work

Each volunteer makes all the difference for hundreds of voters John, top Trump advisor Steve Bannon said the quiet part out loud about MAGA’s plans for the 2026 midterms: FIRST: after Trump directed Texas Republicans to draw him five new GOP seats, Bannon is now urging othe…
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  Gary, Common Cause Volunteer · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Can you phonebank with me tonight?

RSVP NOW: Phonebank with Common Cause to build the democracy we deserve >> John, every Tuesday and Thursday night, I spend just a little bit of my time to make a huge impact for democracy. I’m writing to ask if you’ll join me this week. I’m a member of Common Cause’s Ac…
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Make this call today

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress we demand a budget that supports our healthcare, working families, and democracy – NOT Trump’s cruelty and billionaire handouts >> TAKE ACTION John, federal funding runs out in one week – and every Member of Congress has a choice to make. …
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM

BREAKING: Kimmel is back

John, you just helped force one of the biggest media companies in the country to reverse course: Disney is bringing Jimmy Kimmel back on the air tomorrow night. [1] That’s after millions of Americans spoke out against their decision to cave to White House pressure – and over …
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM

MAGA wants to make it illegal to disagree with them

John, did you see our message? SIGN NOW: MAGA wants to make it illegal to disagree with them. Sign the petition to STOP this anti-free speech crackdown >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump and his cronies think that the recent horrifying political assassination is al…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - September 20

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4.5 minute read at 660 words. Saturday, September 20, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Saturday. And welcome to week 4 of the college football season! In the Watchdog Newsletter, we share what you need to know to hold power accountable f…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM

a serious financial hit 

Common Cause will remain unbought and unbossed. John, in the 72 hours since we announced we were returning this $200,000 donation (full story below) – and asked for your help to fill the gap, Common Cause members have done something extraordinary. Thousands of people have c…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM

the best way to use our collective power

This is unlike anything Common Cause has done in our 55-year history. John, it’s been a busy 48 hours for Common Cause. After we emailed our members about ABC taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air, over 101,000 of you made it clear: Our First Amendment rights are not for sale. …
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Cancel your Disney subscriptions

Turn Off Disney and ABC until they STOP caving to Trump SIGN NOW: Turn Off Disney and ABC until they STOP caving to Trump >> SIGN THE PETITION John, when a democracy turns into a dictatorship, it isn’t just because one man wants power. It’s because everyone else l…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Kimmel cancelled

When Trump or his cronies say jump, corporate media giants ask how high... John, did you see our message? SIGN NOW: Tell corporate media to stop bowing to Trump >> SIGN THE PETITION John, ABC just took late night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air “indefinitely.” [1…
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  Add My Name · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM

Kimmel cancelled

When Trump or his cronies say jump, corporate media giants ask how high... SIGN NOW: Tell corporate media to stop bowing to Trump >> SIGN THE PETITION John, ABC just took late night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air “indefinitely.” [1] This news comes just hours after…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM

a serious financial hit 

Common Cause will remain unbought and unbossed. John, Common Cause is taking a serious financial hit to ensure we remain an independent voice for We The People and nobody else. Some background: last month, California voters received a mailer that falsely implied we oppose t…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM

STOP Trump's anti-free speech crackdown

SIGN NOW: MAGA wants to make it illegal to disagree with them. Sign the petition to STOP this anti-free speech crackdown >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump and his cronies think that last week’s horrifying political assassination is all the pretext they need to escal…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM

the damage is already done

Each volunteer makes all the difference for hundreds of voters John, top Trump advisor Steve Bannon just said the quiet part out loud about MAGA’s plans for the 2026 midterms: FIRST: after Trump directed Texas Republicans to draw him five new GOP seats, Bannon is now urging…
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
September 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Protect vote by mail

Instead of earning support at the ballot box, Trump is trying to restrict who can cast a ballot at all. Tell Governor Josh Shapiro: Protect vote by mail from Trump’s attacks >> TAKE ACTION John, Trump is once again pushing the same debunked lies he’s used for years to…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Did you see our new poll?

BREAKING: Our new poll confirms that most Americans are demanding an END to politicians drawing their own voting maps. Tell Congress to act now >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Common Cause’s new poll makes it clear – Americans know our redistricting system is broken an…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM

UPDATE: Hold Stephen Miller accountable

SCOTUS just handed Stephen Miller the power to racially profile anyone... SIGN NOW: The Supreme Court just handed Stephen Miller the power to racially profile anyone who doesn’t fit his mold of an American. Demand Congress investigate his cruelty and abuse of power >>…
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  Article V Alert · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM

one step closer to a constitutional convention

We’re against deep pockets and powerful special interests. John, Ohio politicians just took us one step closer to stepping off the Article V cliff. Extremist lawmakers in the state are pushing a resolution they say is all about cleaning up government – but in reality, it’s …
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM

🚨Redistricting Update

How we’re leading the fight against mid-decade redistricting John, what happened in Texas has kicked off a dangerous new trend nationwide. Under pressure from Trump, the GOP governor forced through mid-decade congressional maps designed to add up to five extra GOP seats by …
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
September 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Petition: Stop Trump’s military invasions

A court has declared Trump’s L.A. takeover illegal – but now he’s setting his sights on other cities. SIGN NOW: A court has declared Trump’s L.A. takeover illegal – but now he’s setting his sights on other cities. Add your name to demand Congress stop his illegal invasions…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - September 4

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 620 words. Thursday, September 4, 2025 👋 Hi John! Even though the week is short, our work to defend our democracy continues. We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to y…
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Quick poll for Common Cause members

We want to hear from Common Cause members like you – should Democrats in Congress use their budget leverage to stop Trump’s agenda? John, federal funding runs out in one month, and Trump needs the votes of Democrats in Congress to keep the government open. That gives Democra…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM

the damage is already done

Each volunteer makes all the difference for hundreds of voters John, top Trump advisor Steve Bannon just said the quiet part out loud about MAGA’s plans for the 2026 midterms: FIRST: after Trump directed Texas Republicans to draw him five new GOP seats, Bannon is now urging…
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  📝 Petition for Washington · [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Hold Stephen Miller accountable

Miller's fingerprints are all over the second Trump administration. SIGN NOW: Congress needs to investigate Stephen Miller’s attacks on immigrants – he’s breaking the law, tearing families apart, and getting rich while doing it >> John, if you don't know the name “S…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
September 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM

the biggest threat to our constitutional rights

We’re against deep pockets and powerful special interests. John, what if you woke up tomorrow morning and learned that, overnight, politicians had written a brand-new Constitution that revoked the First Amendment, slashed environmental protections, and rolled back civil right…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Hands off our Social Security!

Trump’s rogue “DOGE” agency just handed cybercriminals a big time gift. SIGN NOW: DOGE has your Social Security number. [1] Defund DOGE and protect Social Security from Trump’s destructive agenda >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump’s rogue “DOGE” agency just handed c…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM

RFK's vaccine announcement

Read this letter if you care about keeping America healthy... SIGN NOW: Tell Trump and his Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr., to stop silencing health experts and politicizing our healthcare >> John, you need to read this letter if you care about keepi…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM

the challenge we're facing

We need your help to protect every voter John, we’re less than 70 days away from Election Day – and we need your help to protect every voter. Before you rush to check your calendar, don’t worry – We're not talking about 2026… but if you care about next year’s midterms being…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM

the challenge we're facing

We need your help to protect every voter John, we’re less than 70 days away from Election Day – and we need your help to protect every voter. Before you rush to check your calendar, don’t worry – We're not talking about 2026… but if you care about next year’s midterms being…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Trump threats to vote-by-mail

John, there’s not one ounce of truth to this Fresh off comparing notes with his fellow authoritarian, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump is once again painting a target on vote-by-mail: a popular, secure, and reliable voting option that millions of Americans rely on. Putin, who …
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
August 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Stop Trump's D.C. Takeover

Congress has the power – and responsibility – to stop this. John, did you see our message? ACT NOW: Tell Congress that soldiers don’t belong in our streets – and D.C. residents deserve to decide their own future. STOP Trump’s authoritarian D.C. takeover >> TAKE ACTI…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Petition: No, we don't want a dictator

Trump’s words are one thing – but look at his actions... Tell Donald Trump: No, we don’t want a dictator. We’re going to fight for free and fair elections in 2026, 2028, and beyond >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Donald Trump has long wanted to be something more than …
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  Petition for Washington · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM

BREAKING: Trump just escalated his DC takeover

President Trump is trying to pave the way for permanent armed federal occupations of our cities. BREAKING: Trump just escalated his D.C. takeover – signing an order to deploy even more soldiers to American streets [1], threatening additional cities like Chicago [2], a…
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  Begin your survey · [email protected]
August 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Independent Media Survey

PBS, NPR, and other independent media are under attack—take our quick survey. John, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is on a countdown for closure. The CPB - the backbone of PBS and NPR’s funding - has been forced to shut down at the end of the fiscal year d…
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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Trump’s DC crackdown threatens us all

This week, we’re driving thousands of calls to lawmakers, mobilizing people to protest in D.C., and taking action in states across the country... John, Trump’s D.C. takeover is a preview of his nationwide strategy to crack down on dissent – and if we don’t stop it now, armed N…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - August 21

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3.5 minute read at 580 words. Thursday, August 21, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Thursday. We made it to the end of the week! We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every other Th…
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  📝Sign The Petition · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM

RESTORE PBS and NPR Funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down after Trump’s cuts. PBS and NPR could be next – demand Congress restore their funding NOW SIGN NOW: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down after Trump’s cuts. PBS and NPR could be next – demand Cong…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Our response to CA + TX maps

Your state, your rights, and your vote could be next. John, I'm writing with an update on Common Cause's work to ensure a free and fair 2026 election in the face of Trump's authoritarianism – and the action we’re taking in response to mid-decade redistricting in Texas, Califo…
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  📝Sign The Petition · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Texas Republicans locked Rep. Nicole Collier in the Capitol

Texas Republicans just falsely imprisoned a Democratic state representative because she stood up for her constituents. Add your name to demand Rep. Nicole Collier’s release NOW >> SIGN THE PETITION John, when Donald Trump directed Texas Republicans to redraw votin…
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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Trump’s DC crackdown threatens us all

If Congress doesn’t stop Trump now, nowhere will be off limits. ACT NOW: Tell Congress that soldiers don’t belong in our streets – and D.C. residents deserve to decide their own future. STOP Trump’s authoritarian D.C. takeover >> TAKE ACTION John, President Trump is d…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM

John, we need you to dig deep

people, not politicians, should decide our future John, Texas Republicans just got one step closer to rigging the 2026 midterms. Texas Democrats - who fled their state to stop Gov. Greg Abbott’s mid-decade gerrymandering scheme - announced they will return home, giving the…
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  📝Sign The Petition · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM

CONDEMN Sec. Hegseth's sexism

SIGN THE PETITION: Trump's Secretary of Defense is platforming a far-right preacher who wants to take away women's right to vote. Speak out NOW to condemn this >> John, disgraced former Fox News host and current Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, just shared a video say…
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