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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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  Legal Update · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 1:46 PM

We're taking legal action in Wisconsin

Common Cause is taking legal action to SAVE Wisconsinites' right to vote absentee Breaking news, John: Common Cause is taking legal action to SAVE Wisconsinites' right to vote absentee – and end the anti-voter plot to continue the ban of ballot drop boxes in our state. [1][2…
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  Common Cause Mobilization Alert · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Stripped of their right to vote

Right now, 4.4 million Americans are denied their right to vote. Tell Congress: Guarantee voting rights to EVERY American citizen by passing the Inclusive Democracy Act. John, voting is a right – NOT a privilege. Every American deserves to be heard in our democracy – and hav…
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  Stop Article V · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Stop Louisiana's Article V bill

BREAKING NEWS: Louisiana’s bill calling for an Article V Convention is just one step away from passing – and will be voted on this Monday. I need your help to shut down this attempt to gut our Constitution. As I write you, we’re working against 34 active Article V bills in a…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Petition: STOP Trump from dodging justice

NO ONE, not even a former president, should be allowed to delay justice. SIGN NOW: the Supreme Court must not delay Trump’s accountability >> John, Right now, Trump is pushing for EVERY possible delay of his criminal trials until after the election – and just this wee…
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  NPV Alert · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 1:31 PM

No one should be president without the majority vote

We are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. John, did you see this? John, we are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. Our next critical step in this fight for a better democracy is happening in Michigan. But we …
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 5:13 PM

The internet and our democracy

Without your action, millions of households could lose internet access right before the 2024 elections. John, Right now, 23 million Americans are at risk of being kicked off of the internet access they need to participate in our democracy because Speaker Mike Johnson and oth…
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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Major Victories for Democracy: Your Impact in Action

We've secured three major wins in just the last few weeks! John, At Common Cause, we've been working hard to safeguard and advance our democracy principles. We've been your eyes and ears on the ground and across the country, tirelessly fighting for a democracy that works for …
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  NPV Update · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 1:34 PM

The solution to our Electoral College problem

John, did you know that two-thirds of voters live in states that 2024 presidential candidates – Democratic and Republican – will likely ignore? Time and time again, we see the same problems in every single presidential election: Candidates spend almost all of their time ca…
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  Expose ALEC · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM

ALEC's greatest strength is its secrecy

How Common Cause got involved fighting ALEC in the first place John, by now you’ve probably seen a few emails from me on ALEC – the group funded by big corporations that’s responsible for extreme legislation like “Stand Your Ground” gun laws. But what I haven’t told you abou…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Take Action: Empowering Young Voters

John, In today's complex world, where global challenges knock on the doors of our leaders, it's crucial to ensure that the voices of those most impacted are heard. Young people are deeply invested – in their communities, their education, their future, and the world at large.…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 3:07 PM

A big win for our democracy

John, we just delivered 126,000 of your petition signatures directly to the FCC – thanking Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and her colleagues for restoring Net Neutrality! In case you missed it: the FCC voted yesterday to restore Net Neutrality – after tens of thousands of C…
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  Claim Your Book · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 2:03 PM

We can't afford to scale back

John, with Common Cause members as dedicated as you by our side, we get results. Even though we’re only four months into 2024, we’ve already made quite an impact. We’ve made major progress to stop the Article V plot to gut our constitutional rights. Members like you donate…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM

You're Invited! Join us in D.C.

John, Join us this Thursday at the FCC headquarters as they finally vote to restore Net Neutrality after seven years without online protections. We'll have t-shirts available on a first come, first served basis! We need you with us to support Net Neutrality this Thursday – R…
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  Article V Alert · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Our strategy to stop Article V works

Extremists and wealthy special interests have relentlessly been trying to call an Article V Convention John, the enemies of democracy plan out their strategy in decades – not months or years. Just look at the shadowy movement to impose an Article V convention on the entire n…
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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 9:39 PM

VICTORY: Trump’s Trial Transcripts Made Public

Common Cause New York took legal action John, Great news! After Common Cause New York took legal action, the New York State courts have agreed to make the transcripts in Trump's election interference trial available to the public. This decision is a major win for transparen…
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  Youth Voting Update · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 8:26 PM

How to empower young voters

John, young people care deeply – about their communities, about their education, about their future, and about the world. Let’s give them the power to make a difference through their vote. Join Common Cause for an exclusive webinar this upcoming Wednesday, where we'll explore…
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  Claim Your Gift · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 2:09 PM

The solution to our Electoral College problem

We are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. John, we are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. Our next critical step in this fight for a better democracy is happening in Michigan. But we have to get Michigan lawma…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Take Action: Save the Internet

A free and open internet is essential to democracy. John, Right now, corporations like Comcast and Verizon can control how we experience the internet and sell our personal information for profit – and after seven long years, we have a better chance than ever to stop them. Yo…
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  Article V Alert · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 1:40 PM

Iowa's new Article V bill

Iowa’s bill calling for an Article V Convention is moving through the state House BREAKING NEWS: Iowa’s bill calling for an Article V Convention is moving through the state House – and could be voted on as soon as this week. I need your help to shut down this attempt to gut o…
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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Petition: Hold Trump Accountable

John, On day one of his election interference hush money trial, Donald Trump apparently fell asleep – showing just how unserious he is about the charges he’s facing. [1] But you know who is taking this trial seriously? The public servants working this case. Today, on day t…
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  NPV Alert · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM

BREAKING: Maine Joins National Popular Vote Compact

none of this would have been possible without your help John, I have some incredible news to share: Maine has officially joined the National Popular Vote Compact! And, John, I can’t overstate the huge role that Common Cause members like you played in securing this landmark vic…
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  Stop Article V · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 2:21 PM

What's at stake with Article V:

We’ve barely made it into 2024, and we’ve already seen nearly 100 bills for Article V. John, you’ve probably seen a few emails from me on the secretive Article V plot to reshape our Constitution. I’m writing you again today because I’m honestly worried at the sheer number of …
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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Petition: Donald Trump is not above the law

We can’t let Trump delay accountability for his actions. John, Right now, Trump is plotting to delay his criminal trials until after the election based on outrageous claims of “presidential immunity” from all criminal charges – and we MUST make sure the Supreme Court doesn’t…
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  Article V Update · [email protected]
April 6, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Only 6 states between us and constitutional chaos

We’re already fighting 63 bills in states across the country calling for an Article V Convention John, North Carolina’s legislative session starts in just a few weeks – and with it, we’re anticipating a renewed effort to pass Article V in the state. Several Article V bills …
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  ALEC Alert · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 1:51 PM

The group behind "Stand Your Ground"

ALEC is responsible for some of the most extreme, ultra-conservative state laws passed in the last decade John, some of the most important upcoming fights for our democracy will happen in the states – not in Washington, D.C. And one major threat is a group you may never have…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 2:57 PM

UPDATE: Stop Trump from evading accountability

Trump's attempt to delay his trial was just REJECTED. UPDATE: Judge Merchan, who is presiding over Trump’s hush money trial, just REJECTED Trump's desperate attempt to delay the trial – and he'll face justice in court on April 15th. [1] If you haven't already, sign our petit…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 9:27 PM

📩 Trump’s dangerous attacks on Vote By Mail

John, Trump’s Republican Party just declared an all-out war on our right to Vote By Mail. Trump’s newly-installed RNC chair completely dismantled what remained of their efforts to get supporters to cast mail ballots – and they're rededicating those resources to taking away e…
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  Litigation Alert · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 4:27 PM

BREAKING: Florida voting map decision

Update: We’re suing the state of Florida... BREAKING NEWS: In a devastating blow to voting rights, a federal court ruled that Governor Ron DeSantis’s racially discriminatory voting map can remain in place through the 2024 election. John, let’s be clear: the court has failed …
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  NPV Alert · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 1:32 PM

National Popular Vote moving in Maine

National Popular Vote is the best solution to our broken Electoral College John, Maine’s Senate passed National Popular Vote! Now, I need your help to bring this bill across the finish line, AND bring NPV to as many states as possible this year. National Popular Vote is the …
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  Election Protection Update · [email protected]
March 24, 2024 at 1:32 PM

Your impact on voters this month

Our volunteers have already helped thousands of voters cast their ballot safely and securely this year. John, our volunteers have already helped thousands of voters cast their ballot safely and securely this year. That’s because Common Cause’s Election Protection work runs al…
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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 1:35 PM

We're ramping up our efforts to train volunteers

It’s an election year, and I can imagine what your email inbox looks like right now. John, it’s an election year, and I can imagine what your email inbox looks like right now. Countless emails from candidates asking for money, telling you that your contribution will be the one…
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  Article V Update · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Our big win in New York

We’ve just successfully REMOVED another state from the disastrous, right-wing campaign to tear away our constitutional rights in an Article V convention. Dear John, I wanted you to be the first to hear – we’ve just successfully REMOVED another state from the disastrous, right-…
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  Electoral College Update · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 1:34 PM

NPV victory is in sight

NPV will bring much needed reform to our presidential elections. John, as I write you, Common Cause Michigan is working around the clock to pass the solution to our broken Electoral College. But we need your help. I’m talking about National Popular Vote – an agreement betwee…
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  Stop Article V · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Stop Idaho's Article V bill

Idaho is considering a bill that could gut our Constitution and the rights it protects. John, as I write you, Idaho is considering a bill that could gut our Constitution and the rights it protects. If this bill passes, only 5 states will stand between you, me, and utter const…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Petition: Donald Trump is not above the law

Add Your Name: Donald Trump is NOT above the law and must be held accountable. John, a Georgia judge just dismissed three charges against former President Trump in his election interference case [1] – and his supporters are already seizing this opportunity to demand the judg…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Tell Speaker Johnson: take REAL action for voting rights

Tell Speaker Johnson and Congressional Republicans: We don’t need your applause, we need your ACTION! John, when President Biden paid tribute to the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis during his State of the Union address, Speaker Mike Johnson stood up and clapped. But r…
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  Sponsor a Volunteer · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 1:33 PM

We're already training Election Protection volunteers

We’re up against a lot this November. John, how far can $50 get you today? A full tank of gas, depending on where you live (sorry Californians!) Maybe a small appliance, like a new coffee maker. Or lunch delivered to your door. Now, what if I told you that your $50 could inst…
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  Senate Action Alert · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 4:07 PM

In honor of Rep. John Lewis

Tell the Senate: protect EVERY American’s right to vote by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act >> TAKE ACTION John, are you ready to put a stop to the far-right’s assault on our freedom to vote? Anti-democracy extremists have committed to an all-out a…
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  Disqualify Trump Update · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Supreme Court sides with Trump

This is a dark day for our country. John, today’s Supreme Court ruling to let Trump off the hook for January 6th could usher in a dark era for our democracy – but it doesn’t have to. That’s because anybody who needed a wake-up call about what’s at stake in 2024 just got one …
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
March 3, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Two big wins for our democracy

Two very exciting wins for our democracy John, I’m writing to share two very exciting wins for our democracy. First, it’s finally official: Wisconsin’s rigged voting maps – notorious as among the worst in the country – are finally gone for good! I don’t need to tell you how bi…
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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 2:32 PM

We have to scale up our volunteer training program

Millions of voters may find themselves facing new obstacles at the ballot box this fall John, millions of voters may find themselves facing new obstacles at the ballot box this fall. Don’t worry – we have a plan to fight back no matter what’s thrown their way. Since we launch…
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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM

My first week at Common Cause

I want to hear directly from Common Cause supporters like you! John, I wanted you to be the first to know this is my first official week as President & CEO of Common Cause. Because you are one of our most dedicated supporters, I wanted to reach out personally. And as …
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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Our volunteers are already out in the field

We already have hundreds of volunteers out in the field John, with 9 months to go before this year’s presidential elections, sponsoring an Election Protection volunteer might be the furthest thing from your mind. But I’m here to let you know that we already have hundreds of v…
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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Make an impact on dozens of voters

The smartest way you can make an impact on this year’s elections. John, I’m writing to let you know about the smartest way you can make an impact on this year’s elections. With hugely important races up and down the ballot, candidates are projected to spend over $10 billion t…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Petition: Protect the USPS

Add Your Name: Fire Donald Trump’s hand-picked Postmaster General and stop his efforts to slow down our mail >> ADD MY NAME John, if you’ve noticed that your mail is taking longer and longer to arrive, you’re not alone – and under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s lead…
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  NPV Update · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Just 65 electoral votes away...

We are closer than ever to fixing the broken Electoral College. John, we are closer than ever to fixing the broken Electoral College. Last year, Common Cause members like you sent messages, called legislators, and donated to pass National Popular Vote in Minnesota – the grou…
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  Volunteer Update · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Expensive, time-consuming, but absolutely necessary

We’re up against 17 new restrictive voting laws John, you might be thinking – with 9 months to go before Election Day, we have plenty of time to prepare. But the truth is, our work here at Common Cause is already well underway, and there is still much that must be done right n…
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  Government Surveillance Alert · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Take action to protect your privacy rights

We shouldn’t have to risk secret government surveillance just for exercising our rights. Take Action: Tell Congress to SHUT DOWN dangerous government surveillance legislation >> TAKE ACTION Right now, government agencies are exploiting legal loopholes to secretly spy …
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  Election Protection Alert · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 2:34 PM

We're up against 17 new restrictive voting laws

You can make all the difference in a first-time or long-time voter’s experience John, I can imagine what your email inbox looks like right now. Tons of emails telling you this year’s election is the most important yet, and asking for your help to elect leaders that will fight…
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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 11:05 PM

NEW: Trump is asking SCOTUS for immunity

BREAKING: Donald Trump is appealing his immunity case to the U.S. Supreme Court – effectively asking the high court to give him a “free pass” for any crimes he committed while in office. [1] This means that whether or not Trump can be held accountable for Jan. 6th will be up…
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