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

June 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Trump’s war on our First Amendment rights

Speak Out NOW: CBS News must stand up for free speech – NOT let Trump get away with baseless attacks >> John, Trump sued CBS for $20 billion last year over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris that he didn’t like. Legal experts called Trump’s lawsuit “frivolous”…

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

June 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Trump is attacking immigrant families

Every family in our country deserves to thrive. TAKE ACTION: Every family in our country deserves to thrive. Tell the Senate to REJECT attacks on immigrant communities >> John, the Supreme Court just handed Trump a blank check to violate millions of Americans’ constitut…

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  SCOTUS Alert · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM

today's ruling

John, the Supreme Court has once again turned its back on millions of Americans by handing Donald Trump the powers of a king. Just hours after his inauguration, Trump and his mass deportation czar, Stephen Miller, tried to break a promise that half a million Americans died …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - June 26

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 5 minute read at 700 words. Thursday, June 26, 2025 👋 Hi John! We made it to the end of the week, and what a week it has been.   We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox eve…

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  Breaking News · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Trump is suing 15 Maryland judges

John, this is absurd – Donald Trump just sued 15 federal judges – every single one in the state of Maryland. [1] Why? Because they’re doing their jobs – enforcing constitutional protections that Donald Trump and Stephen Miller don’t agree with. It’s just the latest in their…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Tell Congress: STOP Trump's cuts to national parks

Our national parks are the latest target of Trump’s slash and burn campaign. Sign the Petition: STOP Trump’s cuts to our national parks >> John, when I visited the Grand Canyon as a kid, it opened my eyes to the beauty of our nation’s landscape and made me a life-lo…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Make this call today

We won’t sit idly The Senate is rushing a bill packed with special interest giveaways, billionaire tax breaks, and cuts to crucial lifelines like Medicaid and food stamps. Can you call Senator David McCormick today and tell them you oppose this bill? John, the Senate will vot…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Stop this threat to the Constitution

There’s a dangerous plot brewing in state legislatures across the country that could rewrite the entire U.S. Constitution John, There’s a dangerous plot brewing in state legislatures across the country that could rewrite the entire U.S. Constitution — and most people don’t …

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  📝 Sign The Petition · [email protected]

June 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Save PBS and NPR

The House of Representatives has co-signed Trump’s attacks on public media SIGN NOW: Free, fact-based public news is essential for our democracy. Save PBS and NPR from Trump’s attacks >> John, the House of Representatives has co-signed Trump’s attacks on public medi…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Petition: Shut Down DOGE Now

Trump wants even MORE money to fund DOGE’s efforts to strip our government for parts. SIGN NOW: Trump wants even MORE money to fund DOGE’s efforts to strip our government for parts. Tell Congress to say no >> John, by all accounts, Elon Musk’s DOGE has been a total m…

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  Begin your survey · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Defend PBS & NPR from Trump’s Attacks

PBS, NPR, and other independent media are under attack—take our quick survey. John, last week the House of Representatives voted to cut over 1.1 billion dollars from PBS & NPR. And it’s just one part of Trump’s scheme to dominate the information we see and hear—by silen…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM

A call to action

The fight for freedom didn’t end in 1865—and it’s far from over today. John, Juneteenth is a day to honor the generations of Black Americans who survived the unimaginable—who fought, sometimes with hope, often with grief, for the promise of freedom long before it was recognize…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM

STOP Trump's Big Tech giveaway

Trump wants to give AI companies unchecked power to deceive and divide us. Trump wants to give AI companies unchecked power to deceive and divide us. Tell the Senate to REJECT this Big Tech giveaway >> John, Trump’s budget bill isn’t just an attack on our healthcare, …

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  Redistricting Alert · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Common Cause takes gerrymandering to court

What’s happening in North Carolina could reshape redistricting nationwide John, we're going to court today. For years, politicians have drawn maps to keep themselves in power and silence communities. It’s called gerrymandering, and Common Cause is leading the nationwide fight…

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  Say NO To Dictators · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Another elected official arrested

John, news just broke of another major overreach by Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security. Masked ICE agents have arrested New York City Comptroller Brad Lander after he asked to see a warrant for their arrest of one of his constituents. [1] Common Cause New York …

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  SAVE PBS · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Stop PBS funding cuts

An independent free press is fundamental to our democracy. John, the House of Representatives voted in favor of cutting $1.1 billion-dollar federal funding for public broadcasting. This decision was decided by two votes. [1] Now, the Senate must decide whether they will si…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM

5 million strong. One shared promise.

In America, we don’t have kings. John, I’ve never felt energy like this. This weekend, I marched alongside thousands of Common Cause members and millions more across the country. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Democrats, Republicans, and independents, we showed up 5 mil…

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