Common Cause · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - May 15

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 554 words. Thursday, May 15, 2025 👋 Hi John! 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 Thursday. We bring you …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM

SCOTUS Update: We won’t let Trump win this

We took legal action to help block Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship John, in case you weren't already aware, Common Cause recently took legal action to help block Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship. Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments — and we’re not b…

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  Add My Name · [email protected]

May 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM

REJECT Trump’s $400M bribe from Qatar

John, did you see our message from Monday? Donald Trump is in Qatar today, and as he negotiates with them we can't help but wonder: Is Trump putting the country's interests first – or his own? Tell Congress to shut down this corruption NOW >> SIGN THE PETITION For …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM

This is our moment to fight

Congress must choose: serve the people—or the ultra-rich. John, Every member of Congress has a choice to make in the coming months: Will they side with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the billionaire oligarchs they serve—or will our members of Congress stick up for the people…

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  ✍️ Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Tell Congress: BLOCK Trump's $400M bribe

This isn’t an innocent gift, it’s a bribe from a country that wants favorable treatment. SIGN NOW: Congress must BLOCK Trump’s $400 million bribe from Qatar >> John, President Trump is trying to accept a $400 million luxury jet from the government of Qatar – and keep…

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  📢 Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM

Save PBS and NPR

We must protect independent media from Trump’s attacks. SIGN NOW: Free, fact-based public news is essential for our democracy. Save PBS and NPR from Trump’s attacks >> John, President Trump and his friends in Congress are escalating their war on public media – attem…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Everything costs more—and Trump is making it worse

Right now, families are paying the price. SIGN NOW: Add your name to the People's Promise to demand an economy that works for all of us >> John, Right now, families are cutting back on groceries, skipping medical appointments, and postponing dreams because everythin…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Victory in NC: We The People won

A national test of our democracy—won by the people. Hi John, I wanted to let you know about a huge win for Common Cause North Carolina, one that has nationwide implications. And this time, we’re writing with some good news. For six months, a losing candidate—Jefferson Gri…

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  Defend Democracy · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM

The stakes have never been higher

We’re bringing more people into this movement than ever before John, Trump has barely been in office 100 days, and his administration is already laying the groundwork to roll back our rights, gut Social Security and Medicaid, and hand control of our government to unelected b…

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  Tell Congress · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Petition: Trump wants to shut down Sesame Street

We must protect independent media from Trump’s attacks. SIGN NOW: Free, fact-based public news is essential for our democracy. Save PBS and NPR from Trump’s attacks >> John, President Trump and his friends in Congress are escalating their war on public media – attem…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - May 1

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 559 words. Thursday, May 1, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Friday Eve and happy May Day, also known as International Workers' Day. We made it to the end of the week! We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Wat…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Take Action: The People’s Promise starts with you

Our movement is growing—and we’re just getting started. John, Earlier today, Common Cause and partners across the country came together to kick off The People’s Promise—and we’re already making waves. Here’s a snapshot from today’s launch: If you haven’t already, now’s th…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Trump had his 100 days. Now it’s our turn.

We’re launching The People’s Promise—a vision for a government that works for everyone. TAKE ACTION: Trump had his 100 days—now it’s our turn. Visit PeoplesPromise.us to get involved in our campaign to fight back >> John, In just 100 days, Trump and his handpicked loya…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM

John, we’re going to the Supreme Court.

John, we’re going to the Supreme Court. Today, Common Cause took legal action in Trump v. Casa Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court case that strikes at the heart of democracy. [1] What’s at stake isn’t just the future of birthright citizenship — it’s a crucial test of whether ou…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM

We're getting into good trouble

Our work at the state level has never been more important than it is right now With Attorney General Pam Bondi dismantling the DOJ’s voting section and tossing out every active voting rights case, one thing is clear: our work at the state level has never been more important th…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Take Action: RSVP for May Day 2025

TAKE ACTION: Sign up for a May Day rally near you >> John, Across the country—from the fruit fields in California to classrooms in Chicago, from kitchens in Queens to loading docks in Atlanta—working people are uniting. We are calling for stronger neighborhoods, safer …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM

BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi just purged the DOJ's voting rights team

John, this administration just made it even harder to stop attacks on your right to vote. Just hours ago, Trump’s appointees at the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, purged the entire leadership team of the DOJ’s voting section – the career experts w…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Stop Trump’s attack on the courts

This isn’t just about one judge. It’s about whether we still live in a democracy. Sign The Petition: The Trump Administration just arrested a judge – speak out NOW >> John, the Trump Administration just arrested a sitting judge – Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Trump wants to silence you

John, Donald Trump is trying to silence you. He’s sending his Attorney General after ActBlue—the donation site that thousands of candidates and organizations like Common Cause use to fund their work with small-dollar, grassroots donations. Why? Because he doesn’t like wh…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM

NEW: Trump's voting order blocked

BREAKING: Trump just lost in court AGAIN – this time over his attempt to crack down on our right to vote. BREAKING: Trump just lost in court AGAIN – this time over his dictator-like attempt to crack down on our right to vote. [1] John, this is a MAJOR victory for voting right…

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  Elena Nunez, Common Cause · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Democracy belongs to us 🗳️

Here are some ways we’re taking action: John, Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to dismantle our democracy. He’s issued an executive order to override how states run elections, promised to end birthright citizenship, and is backing the SAVE Act—a bill that could block mill…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Stop this attack on voter registration

EAC is considering harmful changes—submit your public comment today. John, can you take 5 minutes to stop this attack on voters? Right now, anti-voter groups are pushing to add new bureaucratic hoops to the National Voter Registration Form, requiring documents that millions o…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Take Action: Trump wants to make voting harder for you

We’ve stopped the SAVE Act before, and we’re ready to do it again. TAKE ACTION: The House passed a bill to make it harder for you to vote. Tell the Senate to STOP this assault on our rights >> John, the House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act – a cruel, calcula…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM

You fired Elon Musk

Common Cause led the way in calling for Elon Musk’s removal all the way back in February... John, huge news – after months of public outcry, Elon Musk is finally leaving the White House. [1] He should have never been there to begin with. But now, with millions of Americans r…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Stop Trump’s war on workers

President Trump just launched a direct attack on nearly one million federal workers Sign the Petition: Help federal workers stand up to Trump >> John, President Trump just launched a direct attack on nearly one million federal workers [1] – our neighbors, friends, and f…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM

107 new Article V Convention bills in the new year

We must not – and will not – let these extremists rewrite our Constitution. John, we’re just two months into the new year and we’re already tracking 107 Article V Convention bills in 35 states across the country. And with only six states standing between you, me, and the A…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Protect the USPS

As Trump continues his threats to privatize our USPS – We The People are fighting back. Add your name: Tell Congress that the USPS is not for sale >> John, President Trump and former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy have already done serious damage to our Postal Servic…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - April 17

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 5 minute read at 688 words. Thursday, April 17, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Friday Eve. 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 Thursd…

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

April 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Trump is ignoring the Supreme Court

Tell Congress: Stand up for our freedoms and bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home >> John, the Trump administration has abducted a Maryland father named Kilmar Abrego Garcia – and now they’re ignoring the Supreme Court’s ruling to bring him back home. If they get away with t…

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  Stop the SAVE Act · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM

We must protect the right to vote

Our freedom to vote is one of the most sacred in a democracy. John, on Thursday the House passed a bill that could silence millions of eligible voters – maybe even you or someone you love. They call it the “SAVE Act” but we call it a modern-day poll tax. What else do you…

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  Protect Protestors' Rights · [email protected]

April 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Protesting isn't a crime

We have the First Amendment right to protest against any person, company, or government that we disagree with Sign the Petition: Peacefully protesting Tesla isn't a crime no matter what Elon Musk or Donald Trump say >> John, we have the First Amendment right to protest …

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  Speak Out Now · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Trump attacking the 1st Amendment

This is a core part of Trump’s agenda: silence dissent, punish critics, and make fear the law of the land... SIGN THE PETITION to tell Trump and ICE: In America, there’s no such thing as an “illegal” idea >> John, in the United States, we protest, we dissent, and we…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM

The House just passed a poll tax

BREAKING: The House just passed a bill to make it harder for you to vote. Tell the Senate to STOP this assault on our rights >> John, the House of Representatives just passed the SAVE Act – a cruel, calculated attack on every American’s right to vote. It’s designed …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM

We’re facing an all-out war on the truth

With your help, Common Cause will step up to fill the gap. John, it’s a worrying time for anyone who knows – like you do – that a free press is necessary for a functioning democracy. Last month, billionaire Jeff Bezos announced his plans to “radically overhaul” The Washing…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Trump’s free speech crackdown

We have the right to dissent when our government makes decisions we disagree with. Sign the petition: demand the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil >> John, we have the right to dissent when our government makes decisions we disagree with. But President Trump clearly…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Take Action: Trump wants to make voting harder for you

TAKE ACTION: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them. Here’s how their “SAVE” Act puts your vote at risk: Prove your citizenship – again: Even…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Petition: Trump's tariffs

Congress has the power to stand up against Trump’s tariffs and protect everyday Americans. SIGN NOW: Congress is pretending they’re powerless to stop Trump’s tariffs. Don’t buy it – demand they assert their power and stick up for folks like us >> John, Groceries, cl…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - April 3

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3.5 minute read at 435 words. Thursday, April 3, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy first Thursday of April. We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. We bring you the ne…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Stop Musk’s billionaire takeover of Social Security

We can’t tolerate any disruption to this crucial safety net. Add Your Name to tell Elon Musk’s DOGE: hands off our Social Security! >> John, As a student intern with Common Cause, I'm a few decades away from collecting Social Security. But when I eventually do, I wa…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Let’s hand Elon Musk another loss

After Elon Musk’s embarrassing loss in Wisconsin, Trump reportedly wants to give him the boot. Let’s finish the job: sign our petition to FIRE Elon Musk >> John, Elon Musk poured millions of dollars into yesterday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race – and lost badly. [1] …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Say "Hands Off Our Democracy" on April 5th!

This Saturday we’re joining with thousands across the country to rally for our freedoms. John, We’re facing a national crisis. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are destroying democracy to grab power for themselves and make their rich friends richer. They’re handing out tax breaks t…

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  Voting Rights Update · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM

State by state, we’re winning

Grassroots power is beating back anti-voter attacks. Last week, Trump issued a sweeping (and unlawful) executive order to try and seize control of state elections. It’s a reminder: the attacks on voting rights aren’t slowing down. But while extremists scheme, we’re stopping ba…

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  🚨 Fire Elon Musk · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM

We’re ready to go big – but how big we can go depends on you

We will not cede pressure until Elon Musk is out of our government. John, we’re nearly two months into our Fire Elon Musk campaign, which has activated tens of thousands of folks across the country to stand against his attacks on our schools, our hospitals, and our Social Sec…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM

John, check out our latest ad.

This is the first step of many as we demand real leadership John, over 18,000 Common Cause members called the Senate to demand they put guardrails on government funding to block Musk’s illegal actions. [1] But Chuck Schumer ignored us. Instead, he and 61 other senators vote…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM

We just delivered signatures to stop the SAVE Act - add yours now!

We just delivered thousands of signatures from Common Cause members like you to Congress. Sign the Petition: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act >> John, we just delivered thousands of signatures from Common Cause members like you to key members of Congress,…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Trump wants to make voting harder for you

The “SAVE” Act’s barriers could strip millions of eligible Americans of our right to vote TAKE ACTION: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them.…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM

BREAKING: Trump is coming after your right to vote

BREAKING: Trump is coming after your right to vote – whether you’re in a red, blue, or purple state. Speak out NOW >> John, President Trump just signed an executive order to bring the DOGE playbook – a flood of half-baked and likely illegal cuts – to our nation’s elec…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Petition: Investigate Trump’s group chat scandal

The American people deserve to know how deep this scandal goes. TAKE ACTION: The Trump administration is making foreign policy decisions in their unauthorized group chat. Tell Congress to investigate >> John, Trump administration officials are making top-secret forei…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Petition: Trump wants to make voting harder for you

House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. SIGN NOW: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them. Here’s …

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  Polling Alert · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Voters are ready to FIRE Elon Musk

Common Cause agrees – which is why we launched our Fire Elon Musk campaign. It’s official, John, a near-majority of registered voters are ready to FIRE Elon Musk. You read that right – a new YouGov poll commissioned by Common Cause shows that 49% of registered voters would…

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