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January 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM

you're not alone

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, John, we want you to know you’re not alone. John, this has been a difficult week. Between the President’s reckless and unconstitutional military actions in Venezuela, and the outrageous killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis…

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January 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM

NEW: Senate blocks Trump on Venezuela

Tell your Representative to defend our values. I have incredible news, John: moments ago, the U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan bill to block Trump’s unconstitutional and reckless military actions in Venezuela. Thousands of Common Cause members like you spoke out this week.…

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January 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Our Media & Technology Initiative

John, if you hadn’t heard the name Brendan Carr before – you probably learned who he was when he strong-armed Disney into kicking Jimmy Kimmel off the air. Donald Trump picked Carr to chair the FCC – a federal agency tasked with ensuring that we can communicate and connect …

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January 8, 2026 at 1:09 AM

UPDATE: Investigate Trump's ballroom

Exciting news, John – tomorrow, Common Cause and our partners will be protesting outside the first public hearing on Trump's ballroom boondoggle. And, we're bringing over 113,798 signatures from Common Cause members like you, to show our support for the Stop Ballroom Brib…

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January 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM

Venezuela vote TOMORROW

Tell your senators to defend our lives, our Constitution, and our national interests. John, we just learned that the U.S. Senate could vote as soon as TOMORROW on reining in Trump’s unconstitutional and reckless military actions in Venezuela. I’m writing to you because your s…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

January 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM

No war in Venezuela

We need your action now to push back. SIGN NOW: No war in Venezuela. Demand Congress step in now >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump promised voters he wouldn’t start new wars. [1] But less than a year into his presidency, he’s doing exactly that – dragging us into …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

January 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM

White nationalists in our elections

If you don’t know the name “Nick Fuentes” – you should. SIGN NOW: White nationalists are trying to buy our elections. Sign our petition to make sure the Federal Elections Commission holds them accountable and protects our democracy >> SIGN THE PETITION John, if you…

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January 1, 2026 at 2:05 AM

Before our midnight deadline

We’re just a few hundred gifts away from reaching our goal. Hi John, This is Dalton Fuqua, Vice President of Development at Common Cause. Year End Giving is one of the most important campaigns of the year for our movement — and I wanted to share a quick update with you befo…

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December 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Local presence has never mattered more

Your support powers our work in every state John, As the year winds down, I want to take a moment to thank you — truly.   When people talk about Common Cause, or our democracy at large, they often think of the big national fights. But the truth is: our strength comes from t…

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December 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Just 6 states away

They want to rewrite the Constitution—Common Cause is leading the fight to stop them. 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 ser…

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December 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM

We can't afford to scale back

John, as 2025 comes to an end, I’m sure you’re fielding hundreds of requests for donations in your inbox – I’m going through the same myself. It can be overwhelming hearing all these worthy causes compete for your time, attention, and money. From saving sea turtles from plas…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Save NPR & PBS — before they silence the truth

Public media is a lifeline. We can’t let them cut it off. John, If you’ve been feeling uneasy about what’s happening to PBS and NPR, you’re not alone.  Public media has always been a welcome respite for me, where I can tune out advertisers and partisan agendas and just get …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 29, 2025 at 3:14 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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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Trump wants to collect DNA

Would you submit your DNA to a foreign government? SIGN NOW: Trump wants to force tourists to hand over DNA samples and social media history to enter the U.S. It’s not going to stop there – sign our petition to say NO >> SIGN THE PETITION John, imagine you’re plan…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM

We’re facing a tough stretch

But all of our momentum slows down if we can’t fund it. John, Let’s be honest: we’re facing a tough stretch. Our Year-End fundraising has slowed, and if it doesn’t pick up soon, we’ll have to make hard cuts in the new year. That means fewer organizers. Volunteers absent f…

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December 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM

You made this year’s victories possible

In a year of unprecedented challenges, your actions made all the difference. John, As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on everything we’ve accomplished together — and to say thank you. None of it would have been possible without you. This year, …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Lawsuits in 10 states

Common Cause is taking action nationwide to defend voters’ rights. John, I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying a peaceful holiday season. We’re taking a short break here at Common Cause, but even during the holidays, we’re filing lawsuits to protect voters’ privacy in …

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December 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - December 26

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 2 minute read at 300 words. Friday, December 26, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Friday. We hope you’ve enjoyed time with loved ones this holiday season. In the Watchdog Newsletter, we share what you need to know to hold power account…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Restore PBS and NPR Funding

We must restore full funding for PBS & NPR before gambling-driven media takes over. SIGN NOW: Gambling markets are invading America’s newsrooms. Demand Congress restore funding for impartial public news like PBS & NPR >> SIGN THE PETITION John, imagine turn…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

December 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM

one step closer to a constitutional convention

We’re against deep pockets and powerful special interests. John, Ohio politicians 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 a Tro…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Investigate Trump's ballroom

SIGN NOW: Congress must investigate the companies funding Trump’s ballroom – and what they want in return >> SIGN THE PETITION John, the White House belongs to the American people – not its temporary resident. But Trump is tearing it down anyway. He demolished the…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Something you can do right now

John, the Supreme Court rubber-stamped Texas’s gerrymandered mid-decade maps for 2026. Make no mistake: this is a blatant attempt to help Trump and his party steal the midterms. Common Cause is ready to defend voters against these attacks. We believe that our country works …

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  Petition for Washington · [email protected]

December 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM

NO Taxpayer Money for Proud Boys

The Proud Boys want $100 million from taxpayers to fund their hate. SIGN NOW: The Proud Boys want $100 million from taxpayers to fund their hate. Add your name to tell AG Pam Bondi: don’t let them take a single penny >> SIGN THE PETITION John, this far-right hate g…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM

30 new Article V Convention bills in the new year

We must not – and will not – let these extremists rewrite our Constitution. John, as this year comes to a close, we’ve tracked nearly 150 Article V Convention bills in 36 states across the country. And with only six states standing between you, me, and the Article V plot to…

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  Common Cause Survey · [email protected]

December 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM

John’s Independent Media Survey

America’s newsrooms have reached a new low in their profit seeking ways John, three months after Trump’s $1.1 billion public media cuts took effect – folks across the country are still feeling the pain. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is winding down operat…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM

The 2026 fight begins now

We can’t afford to wait. The right to vote is already under attack. Hi John, Most people won’t start thinking about the 2026 election for six months. But you and I both know better — the fight to protect the right to vote starts long before ballots are cast. And that fight…

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  Add My Name · [email protected]

December 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Restore PBS and NPR Funding

NPR has secured $36 million for public radio. SIGN NOW: Local PBS and NPR stations are shutting down after Trump’s cuts. Demand Congress restore funding for public media NOW >> SIGN THE PETITION John, NPR has secured $36 million in federal funding for public radio …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Exceptional news 

Instead of listening to the people, Trump’s strategy is to silence us. John, something exceptional happened last week. Dozens of Republican lawmakers finally found the courage to say “NO” to Donald Trump. Not in Congress, of course… they’re still trying to find their cour…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Nick Fuentes

If you don’t know the name “Nick Fuentes” – you should. SIGN NOW: White nationalists are trying to buy our elections. Sign our petition to make sure the Federal Elections Commission holds them accountable and protects our democracy >> SIGN THE PETITION John, if you…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM

2 lawsuits. 1 week. One powerful message.

Common Cause is taking action nationwide to defend voters’ rights. John, This week, Common Cause went to court in two more states — Rhode Island and Maryland — to protect your private voter data. John, this is where the fight for a free and fair 2026 election begins – in…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Trump's surveillance state

Would you submit your DNA to a foreign government? SIGN NOW: Trump wants to force tourists to hand over DNA samples and social media history to enter the U.S. It’s not going to stop there – sign our petition to say NO >> SIGN THE PETITION John, imagine you’re plann…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Trump and Carr want PBS & NPR silent

They cut $1.1 billion. We’re fighting to restore it. John, Jimmy Kimmel was just a preview of the real fight ahead. If you want the real story, look at what happened this summer – when Congress paired $1.1 billion in PBS and NPR cuts with a major tax break for billionaires,…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - December 14

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 600 words. SUNDAY, December 14, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Sunday. In the Watchdog Newsletter, we share what you need to know to hold power accountable from the nonpartisan source you can trust. This watchdog doesn…

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December 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Something you can do right now

Help us protect every voter before it’s too late. John, We want to tell you about one of the most powerful things you can do to protect our democracy: sponsor an Election Protection volunteer. Trump and his MAGA allies have made it clear that their path back to power depen…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Restore PBS and NPR Funding

We must restore full funding for PBS & NPR before gambling-driven media takes over. John, did you see our message? SIGN NOW: Gambling markets are invading America’s newsrooms. Demand Congress restore funding for impartial public news like PBS & NPR >> SIGN…

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

December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Take Action: Stop this anti-voter scheme

Tell the Social Security Administration to dismantle Trump’s illegal voter-purge system >> TAKE ACTION NOW: Speak out against Trump’s secret voter-purge system before millions lose their privacy and their right to vote >> TAKE ACTION John, Trump’s administration…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Save NPR & PBS — before they silence the truth

Public media is a lifeline. We can’t let them cut it off. John, If you’ve been feeling uneasy about what’s happening to PBS and NPR, you’re not alone.  Public media has always been a welcome respite for me, where I can tune out advertisers and partisan agendas and just get …

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  Redistricting Alert · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM

BREAKING: Indiana stood up to Trump’s pressure

They just rejected his dangerous mid-decade gerrymander Great news, John: thousands of Common Cause Indiana members — alongside millions of Americans who are worried about the direction of our democracy — made our voices heard loud and clear: no mid-decade gerrymandering. …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Betting on the news?

We must restore full funding for PBS & NPR before gambling-driven media takes over. SIGN NOW: Gambling markets are invading America’s newsrooms. Demand Congress restore funding for impartial public news like PBS & NPR >> SIGN THE PETITION John, imagine turn…

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

December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Stop Trump's discrimination agenda

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress not to rubber-stamp Trump and Hegseth’s discrimination agenda >> TAKE ACTION John, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are carrying out an ideological purge of our military – and Congress is about to pass a bill rubber-stamping it. They say it’s abo…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Stop Trump’s "emergency" gerrymanders

They're denying millions of Americans a fair voice in our democracy. SIGN NOW: Trump’s “emergency” gerrymanders are denying millions of Americans a fair voice in our democracy. Congress must pass the Redistricting Reform Act >> John, Trump and his cronies are silencing v…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM

John, our Year-End campaign is in full swing.

Your gift powers Common Cause’s work for democracy in every state. Hi John, This is Virginia Kase Solomón, President & CEO of Common Cause. I’m reaching out personally because our Year-End fundraising campaign has officially begun, and we’re counting on people like you …

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

December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

UPDATE: Members of Congress are cashing in

This is one of Congress’s most corrupt, trust-shattering practices. John, we’re building momentum to end one of Congress’s most corrupt, trust-shattering practices – and we need you to take action right now. A growing bipartisan coalition in Congress is supporting the Restore…

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December 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Stop rigged voting maps

Help protect fair maps for the 2026 elections. TAKE ACTION: Your action can help ensure a free and fair 2026 election – no matter where you live >> TAKE ACTION John, if you want to help protect fair maps for the 2026 elections, we need your help today. Right now, Tru…

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December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM

We’ve stopped nearly 150 new calls for a convention

Shredding First Amendment protections. Gutting environmental regulations. Rolling back civil rights advances. John, we have great news to share! Massachusetts lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to RESCIND the state’s Article V calls. Common Cause Massachusetts has spent years…

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December 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM

🚨Redistricting Update

How we’re leading the fight against mid-decade redistricting John, the Supreme Court just rubber-stamped Texas’s gerrymandered mid-decade maps for 2026. That's up to 5 new GOP seats to help Trump and his party try steal the midterms. But instead of giving up, we’re seeing t…

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December 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM

John, look what we’ve achieved together

Before Giving Tuesday, take a moment to see what your support made possible. John, this year you stood on the front lines for our rights and our democracy. Your action protected voters from suppression, held corrupt officials accountable, stopped extremist power grabs, de…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Congress's get rich quick scheme

Politicians shouldn't profit from the problems they’re supposed to solve. SIGN NOW: We’re building bipartisan momentum to BAN members of Congress from getting rich trading stocks. It’s just common sense – can you add your name to push it over the finish line? >> SI…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Something you can do right now

John, the Supreme Court just rubber-stamped Texas’s gerrymandered mid-decade maps for 2026. Make no mistake: this is a blatant attempt to help Trump and his party steal the midterms. Common Cause is ready to defend voters against these attacks. We believe that our country w…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Protect our free press

Trump is assembling a blacklist of journalists and outlets. SIGN NOW: Trump is blacklisting journalists who criticize him. Demand media companies stand up for free speech >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump is assembling a blacklist of journalists and outlets who da…

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