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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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM

This Saturday: Fight the Trump Takeover

From Texas to every state — we must stop Trump’s power grab. It’s no secret by now that Trump and his Republican allies are trying to silence us before the 2026 midterm election — starting in Texas. Right now, Texas House Democrats are denying quorum to block Trump’s attempt t…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM

John, it's time to act

Trump’s authoritarian regime is here and our current playbook simply won’t work. John, we’re gearing up for the fight of our lives. Militarizing American cities. Attacking dissenting voices. Terrorizing the most vulnerable among us. Trump’s authoritarian regime is here, a…

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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Our stance on mid-decade redistricting

Common Cause will not pre-emptively oppose mid-decade redistricting in California. John, I’ll cut to the chase – Common Cause will not pre-emptively oppose mid-decade redistricting in California. President Trump and Republican leaders in states like Texas are doing all they ca…

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  📝Petition for Washington · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Stand Up for Public Media

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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  📝Petition for Washington · [email protected]

August 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM

BREAKING: Trump federalized DC police

President Trump is placing our nation’s capitol under a phony state of emergency SIGN NOW: add your name to stand with D.C. against Trump’s takeover >> John, President Trump is placing our nation’s capitol under a phony state of emergency, federalizing the local p…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

August 10, 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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  Petition for Washington · [email protected]

August 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Democracy needs young voices

It’s time to expand voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds. Our democracy will be stronger for it. Tell Congress: It’s time to expand voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds. Our democracy will be stronger for it. >> SIGN THE PETITION John, when I was 17, I spent …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - August 7

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3.5 minute read at 570 words. Thursday, August 7, 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 Thu…

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  📝Petition for Washington · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Trump's $400 million bribe from Qatar

Trump is reportedly spending $1 billion of your money to upgrade the $400 million luxury jet bribe he got from Qatar. SIGN NOW: The Trump Administration is trying to make taxpayers like you foot the bill to upgrade the plane Qatar gave him – and Republicans in Congress are…

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  📝Sign the Petition · [email protected]

August 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Trump wants to cook unemployment numbers

Trump can’t handle the truth. SIGN NOW: Trump just fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because he can’t handle the truth. Speak out now >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Friday’s jobs numbers were weaker than Trump hoped or promised, so he took immediate ac…

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  📝Petition for Washington · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM

We're taking legal action

They thought they could hide this shady power grab. SIGN NOW: Common Cause is taking legal action to STOP Trump from turning churches into dark money campaign machines. Add your name to co-sign our legal efforts >> SIGN THE PETITION John, what the Religious Right …

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 2:34 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]

July 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Redistricting Update

"Gov. Abbott folded like a cheap lawn chair.” John, We're writing to share this important update from our Common Cause Texas team with supporters like you nationwide. As we write you, they’re mobilizing to stop Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott from stealing five House se…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM

No rigged maps, period

John, this can’t become our new way of governing. John, we need your help to stop a brazen incumbent protection scheme by Texas Republicans – one that could tilt the results of the 2026 elections if we don’t stop it. Here’s how we got here: Donald Trump strongarmed his ent…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Stop Trump and Abbott’s redistricting power grab

These politicians are scared of a fair fight. SIGN NOW: Demand governors in every state REJECT efforts to rig voting maps for partisan gain >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Texas Republicans are launching a dangerous race to the bottom – and they’re daring every other s…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Common Cause is holding the line

We’ve tracked more than 100 Article V resolutions across the country just this year. John, Right now, our democracy is under attack from every direction. Extremist politicians are slashing public school budgets, gutting voting rights, and targeting Medicaid and basic servi…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - July 24

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3 minute read at 550 words. Thursday, July 24, 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 Thursd…

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  📝Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Protect disaster survivors

SIGN NOW: Tell Kristi Noem to REVERSE her reckless FEMA cuts and prioritize people's safety, not cruel deportations >> John, since taking office in January, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has slashed FEMA’s ability to respond to disasters – and anything …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM

NEW: Trump's latest attack on our planet

Trump is trying to destroy climate science as we know it. SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to stop Trump’s climate science shutdown >> John, Elon Musk may be gone, but Trump is still tearing up some of the most important things our government does for us.   I’m writing to a…

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  RSVP Now · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Webinar with Sen. Padilla

Join a special meeting with your fellow Common Cause members & special guest Sen. Alex Padilla John, did you see my message? RSVP NOW: Join a special meeting with your fellow Common Cause members & special guest Sen. Alex Padilla this Wednesday, July 23rd at 8pm ET &…

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  📝 Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM

BAN insider trading in Congress

SIGN THE PETITION: It’s time to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks. Enough is enough >> John, when Congress voted earlier this month to slash Medicaid and food assistance – while handing billions to big corporations and the top 1% – some lawmakers were qui…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Urgent: They’re trying to steal the House

What’s happening in Texas could change everything. Help us fight back. John, I want to tell you what’s really going on in Texas because it’s honestly unlike anything I’ve seen in my life. Instead of dealing with real emergencies—like our state's deeply flawed flood respo…

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  Media Accountability Alert · [email protected]

July 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Add your name (Colbert)

They're sending a message: speak out against Trump or the company bosses, and you’re out. John, 50,000 Common Cause supporters have already signed this petition, can you? SIGN NOW: CBS cancelled Stephen Colbert’s show after he criticized them for caving to Trump’s legal …

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  RSVP Now · [email protected]

July 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM

Common Cause Member Webinar

Join a special meeting with your fellow Common Cause members & special guest Sen. Alex Padilla RSVP NOW: Join a special meeting with your fellow Common Cause members & special guest Sen. Alex Padilla this Wednesday, July 23rd at 8pm ET >> John, if you’re like me…

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  📝 Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM

CBS taking Colbert off the air

They're sending a message: speak out against Trump or the company bosses, and you’re out. SIGN NOW: CBS cancelled Stephen Colbert’s show after he criticized them for caving to Trump’s legal threats. Demand they stop selling out to Trump >> John, just days after late …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Congress just cut $1.1 billion from PBS & NPR

John, last night Congress approved the largest cut to public broadcasting in our country’s history. [1] This is $1.1 billion in funding that local PBS and NPR stations were counting on – and they’ll now have to cut their programming and staff to make up for it. If you’ve eve…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM

UPDATE: Save PBS and NPR

The Senate just gave Trump the green light to slash $1.1 billion from PBS and NPR. SIGN THE PETITION: The Senate just passed Trump’s plan to gut PBS and NPR – now we must stop it in the House. Demand they reject this scheme before tomorrow’s deadline >> John, the Se…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM

re: A pivotal moment for public media

We’re stretching our resources thin to get this done. John, last night the Senate approved the largest single cut to public broadcasting in our country’s history. [1] Now, these cuts must pass a final vote in the House - which previously passed the rescission bill by just tw…

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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM

ACT NOW: Save PBS and NPR

John, Trump's war on the truth is moving forward: in a narrow vote last night, Senate Republicans advanced his plan to gut PBS and NPR. [1] We only have 3 days left to stop them. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment. Tell the Senate to REJECT these reckless cuts and protect pu…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM

largest single cut to public broadcasting in history

The stakes are too high to sit out, John John, we’re just days away from a vote on the largest single cut to public broadcasting in U.S. history. [1] I want you to know we have a real chance of stopping it and saving PBS & NPR – if we can scale up our efforts in this fin…

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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM

UPDATE: Save PBS and NPR

Some key senators are on the fence – your voice can make all the difference. John, despite Trump's threats, some key senators are on the fence about the dangerous PBS and NPR cuts that Trump and House Republicans are pushing. [1] Your voice can make all the difference. Tell t…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Make Good Trouble for Democracy

Join us on July 17 to honor John Lewis & defend our rights. John, On July 17th 2020, we lost Congressman John Lewis—a man who risked everything to make “Good Trouble” in the name of justice and democracy. Now, on July 17, 2025, we’re asking you to take up his charge. Join…

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  📝 Petition for Washington · [email protected]

July 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Hold Stephen Miller accountable

Congress needs to investigate Stephen Miller’s attacks on immigrants. 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 “Ste…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Trump & Noem's disaster aid cuts

Instead of preparing us for future disasters, Trump’s policies will make them worse SIGN NOW: Trump and Republicans in Congress gutted the agencies meant to protect us during natural disasters. Demand they reverse dangerous cuts to weather forecasting, FEMA, and public safety …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - July 10

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 5 minute read at 750 words. Thursday, July 10, 2025 👋 Hi John! We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every other Thursday. This week, we want to show you the direct impac…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM

UPDATE: Don’t let Trump shred constitutional protections

A federal judge just BLOCKED Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. SIGN NOW: Congress must stand firm for equal rights and protect the 14th Amendment. John, a federal judge just BLOCKED Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship – saying it would cause "irrepa…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM

A pivotal moment for free press

We’re stretching our resources thin to get this done. John, we’re at a pivotal moment for independent journalism. In just 7 days, the Senate will decide whether they’ll side with the millions of Americans who rely on public media PBS and NPR, or with Trump’s desperate effo…

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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

July 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM

UPDATE: Save PBS and NPR

Your voice can help stop Trump's cuts to PBS and NPR. UPDATE: The Senate has until July 18th to act on the massive PBS and NPR cuts that Trump and House Republicans are pushing. These enemies of the truth are going to be rushing these cuts through this week or next – and your …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Standing up to rigged maps

We’re challenging gerrymandered maps that silence Black voters. Here’s what you need to know. John, if you believe voters—not politicians—should choose our leaders, I hope you’ll read this. John, we're going to court. For years, politicians have drawn maps to keep themselves…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Trump wants to jail and deport his political opponents

In our democracy, you have to debate your political opponents – NOT deport them. SIGN NOW: Trump is threatening to jail and deport the Democratic nominee for New York Mayor. Stand with Zohran Mamdani against these bigoted attacks >> John, President Trump’s latest po…

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  SAVE PBS · [email protected]

July 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Stop PBS funding cuts

An independent free press is fundamental to our democracy. John, Paramount Global - which owns and operates CBS's 60 Minutes - has agreed to settle and pay Donald Trump $16 million because he didn't like their interview with Kamala Harris prior to the election. [1] This is j…

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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM

The road ahead

Test CC the road ahead John, I’ll be honest: more than a few times this year, I’ve personally struggled to feel optimistic about our country’s future. Many government leaders are letting us down: we have a president who acts like an authoritarian, a Supreme Court that rubber…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM

BREAKING: Trump's Big Ugly Betrayal passed

This is how we fight back—and win. John, 217 Representatives, 50 Senators, and Vice President J.D. Vance just sold out millions of working families. That’s who voted to pass the Big Ugly Betrayal this week — slashing aid to families in need, cutting taxes for billionaires,…

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  📝 Petition for Washington · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Hold Stephen Miller accountable

Congress needs to investigate Stephen Miller’s attacks on immigrants. 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 “…

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  Take Action (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM

UPDATE: The Senate just passed Trump's destructive budget

The House might vote on this disastrous bill as soon as today, so we must act NOW. John, the House might vote on Trump's disastrous budget bill as soon as today. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment – contact your representative now and urge them to vote NO >> TAKE ACTI…

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  Common Cause Advocacy · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Take Action: The Senate just passed Trump's destructive budget

The Senate just passed Trump’s bill to gut healthcare and hand billionaires more tax cuts. TAKE ACTION: The Senate just passed Trump’s bill to gut healthcare and hand billionaires more tax cuts. Urge the House to REJECT this shameful bill >> John, the Senate just jam…

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  Common Cause Advocacy · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Your action is working

Common Cause activists like you spoke out with over 74,000 calls and letters to Congress. John, we’re writing with great news: your calls and emails have forced the Senate to scrap a major Big Tech giveaway from the budget bill. Last month, we sounded the alarm about Sen. Ted…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Stop Trump's Budget Bill

Here’s what’s at stake if we don’t fight back John, the Senate is rushing to pass a bill that 59% of voters don’t want. [1] They’re under time pressure from President Trump, who wants his so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” passed by July 4th – but we call it a Big Brutal Betra…

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