National Popular Vote · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 4:52 PM

The Electoral College is broken...

The antiquated “winner-take-all” Electoral College system must be changed... There are a few things I can guarantee about the upcoming presidential election, Friend: - Candidates will spend almost all of their time competing in just a handful of swing states... - Their camp…

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  Impeachment Action Alert · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 8:15 PM

BREAKING: McConnell moving ahead with rigged trial

If just three Republicans defy McConnell on this critical vote, it’d be a big win for transparency... Friend, we just got word that Mitch McConnell is ready to push his rules for President Trump's impeachment trial through on a party-line vote. [1] That means: new witnesses …

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  Impeachment Update · [email protected]

January 4, 2020 at 3:39 PM

Demand a fair Senate trial

If just three Republicans defy McConnell on this critical vote, it’d be a big win for transparency... Friend, we need to speak up NOW to stop Senate Republican leadership from rigging President Trump’s impeachment trial. TAKE ACTION Already, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell h…

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  2020 Action Plan · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 9:32 PM

Extraordinary response

This is your last chance to make a major impact for democracy in 2019. Don't miss it. Friend, I hope you saw Karen’s message this morning. I want to personally thank you for everything you do for Common Cause and our democracy. The advocacy, generosity, and dedication of Com…

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  Common Cause Update · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:08 PM

Read this before 2020

Before the year comes to an end, don't miss this opportunity to strengthen our democracy. Friend, this is the last message I’ll send you before the year ends. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for the extraordinary level of support our volunteers and staff have received i…

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  Mueller Report Alert · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 1:44 PM

Many Americans aren't aware of this...

If you believe that every American deserves the truth about President Trump and the 2016 elections, read on. Friend, I want to share a shocking fact with you. Despite months of non-stop coverage and controversy -- many of our fellow Americans simply ARE NOT AWARE of what Spec…

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  State Action Alert · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 1:34 PM

Dangerous constitutional convention

We can't let these secretive, far-right special interest groups rewrite our Constitution. Friend, I want you to know who just got put in charge of the dangerous, right-wing plot to call a disastrous Article V convention to amend the U.S. Constitution. It’s none other than Sco…

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  Robert B. Reich · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 1:40 PM

Our nation will emerge stronger

Here's why I'm so hopeful about what's to come in 2020... Friend, this has been a tumultuous year for democracy. But throughout it all, one message has rung out loud and clear -- when we mobilize, We the People have an enormous amount of power. Together, we held our elected …

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  Electoral College Update · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 1:37 PM

Support National Popular Vote

Here are a few things we can guarantee about the 2020 presidential election... Anything could happen in next year’s presidential election, Friend. And, there’s not a whole lot we can predict this far out... BUT there are a few things I can guarantee: - Candidates will spend …

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  Not Above the Law · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 1:32 PM

Major change is coming

In this critical moment for our democracy, your action today could make all the difference. Friend, A president mired in scandal... abusing his power to secure re-election… listing his so-called "enemies"... using every dirty political trick in the book to evade accountabilit…

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  Impeach Trump (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

December 17, 2019 at 3:16 PM

TODAY: Hundreds of events nationwide

Americans will take the streets in support of impeaching and removing Trump from office... Friend, I wanted to make sure you saw this important message about this week's mobilization -- join us in Washington D.C. tomorrow morning, or find an event near you tonight >> De…

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  Fight For Democracy · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 1:35 PM

Our 2020 goals

Every issue that you and I care about is on the line... Friend, we’ve always been able to count on you to step up when it matters the most. Caring Americans like you -- who believe our democracy is worth fighting for, and are willing to take action in its defense -- are a big…

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  Fair Maps Alert · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 2:05 PM

End gerrymandering nationwide

If you believe that every voter deserves a meaningful choice at the polls, read on. Friend, you and I have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to permanently stop partisan gerrymandering in every state. However… to win, we must get to work right now -- because the next round o…

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  AVR Alert · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 3:59 PM

This is a game changer...

This groundbreaking reform is gaining serious momentum. Here's why... Friend, I want to share a major bright spot for our democracy with you. You see, the 2019 and 2018 elections saw record turnout -- with millions of Americans making their voices heard. Why? One big reason …

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  Expose ALEC · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 2:54 PM

A threat you may not have heard of

This will be one of the biggest fights for our democracy in 2020... Friend, 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 have never heard of: ALEC. ALEC is the acrony…

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  Redistricting Action Alert · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Silencing our communities

Together, we can stop this partisan scheme to rig our democracy. Friend, when our friends and neighbors aren’t represented and included in our democracy -- we all lose out. Every person in the U.S. deserves to have someone in our government who’s fighting for their interests.…

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  Not Above the Law · [email protected]

November 23, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Mobilizing millions of Americans

Here's how you can make a difference in this major moment for our democracy. This could be the moment where We the People decide if American democracy lives or dies. That’s been our fight for 50 years, and today we need you now more than ever, Friend. Yesterday, Common Cause …

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 4:08 PM

New: Trump must be impeached

We're officially calling for President Trump's impeachment and removal from office Friend, I wanted you to be among the first to know that Common Cause has just taken a major action. We’re officially calling on Congress to impeach President Trump and remove him from office. …

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

November 17, 2019 at 3:14 PM

Read this to the end [Important Poll]

All week, I’ve been hearing from Common Cause members like you who want to know what Common Cause plans to do next. Friend, I want to thank you for everything you’ve done to get us this far. Back in July, when Common Cause first called for an impeachment inquiry into Presiden…

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  State Action Alert · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Stop this sinister plot

We have no choice but to immediately step up our grassroots response... Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between you and me and the calling of a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention -- an event unprecedented in U.S…

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  Democracy Action Alert · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 8:25 PM

Impeachment hearings on public TV

Public accountability is vital for a fair impeachment inquiry. Friend, when impeachment proceedings against President Nixon began, PBS decided to broadcast the Watergate hearings in full -- 247 hours in total -- live AND in prime time. This gave millions of public TV viewers…

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  Voting Rights Alert · [email protected]

November 9, 2019 at 1:50 PM

Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act

If you and I don’t speak out now, millions of Americans could lose their voice in our democracy. Friend, if you and I don’t speak out now, millions of Americans could lose their voice in our democracy. That’s because right now, vote-suppressing politicians have nearly free r…

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  Mueller Report Update · [email protected]

October 30, 2019 at 12:42 PM

Our public education efforts

We believe that every American deserves the truth about President Trump and the 2016 elections. Friend, I want to share a shocking fact with you. Despite months of non-stop coverage and controversy -- many of our fellow Americans simply aren’t aware of what Robert Mueller unc…

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  2020 Census Alert · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 12:32 PM

Our massive outreach campaign

This will determine what kind of democracy we leave for the next generation. Friend, we’re in an absolutely pivotal moment -- because we’re facing a threat to representative democracy like you and I have never seen. That’s because in a little more than a year from now, all 50…

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  Not Above the Law · [email protected]

October 19, 2019 at 12:32 PM

Hold White House officials in contempt

Our democracy needs people like you and me to step up now more than ever. This could be the moment where We the People decide if American democracy lives or dies. We need you now more than ever, Friend. President Trump has repeatedly exploited his office for his own gain. He …

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  Mueller Report Update · [email protected]

October 16, 2019 at 10:59 PM

Getting the real story out

Get your free copy of the Mueller Report Executive Summaries now! Friend, here at Common Cause, we believe that EVERY American has a right to the truth. That’s why we mobilized tens of thousands of our members to urge Congress to open an impeachment inquiry into President Tru…

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  Protect the Constitution · [email protected]

October 14, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Reject an Article V Convention

You may not have heard about this alarming threat to our democracy... Friend, tell me if you’ve heard this story before: It starts with a handful of ultra-wealthy donors -- looking to avoid paying their fair share in taxes, gut workers’ or environmental protections, and roll …

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  Restore the Vote · [email protected]

October 9, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Important hearing tomorrow

Will you join us tomorrow to show your support for this crucial reform? Friend, we have a MAJOR opportunity to advance an important voting rights measure here in D.C. Tomorrow, a D.C. Council committee will hold a public hearing on the Restore the Vote Amendment Act. This bil…

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  State Action Alert · [email protected]

October 7, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Rigging our democracy

This group is a serious threat to our democracy. Here's how you can fight back. Friend, our team has agreed: 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 might not have he…

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  Yosef Getachew · [email protected]

October 5, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Giving Big Cable total control...

We just got a crucial update in our fight for a free and fair internet... Friend, this is bad. A federal court just ruled against Net Neutrality, giving Verizon and Comcast the green light to take total control of the internet. Our right to freely connect, communicate, and or…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

September 29, 2019 at 2:11 PM

Utter constitutional chaos

We have no choice but to immediately step up our grassroots response... Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between you and me and the calling of a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention -- an event unprecedented in U.S…

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  Rule Of Law Emergency Fund · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 12:41 PM

The smoking gun

Common Cause has always held power accountable -- but this may be the highest-stakes fight in our entire 50 year history... This is the smoking gun -- and every American should be appalled. Evidence suggests that Donald Trump colluded with a foreign country, abusing his presid…

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  Impeachment Inquiry Alert · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 10:16 PM

A major update on your impact

This wouldn't have happened without you... Friend, I want to share some big news about the impact you’ve made with your support. Moments ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives will begin an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.…

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  2020 Election Update · [email protected]

September 22, 2019 at 1:14 PM

How to fix the broken Electoral College

Common Cause has prioritized winning National Popular Vote in as many states as possible this year... Friend, something is seriously wrong with our presidential elections. The broken Electoral College has given the presidency to the candidate who lost the popular vote in two …

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  Abuse of Power · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Trump silencing whistleblowers...

Trump's latest abuse of power simply can't go unanswered. Friend, Trump's latest abuse of power simply can't go unanswered. A whistleblower from inside the Trump Administration has filed a complaint against the President -- including a “promise” Trump made in a conversation wi…

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  State Action Alert · [email protected]

September 14, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Stop this sinister plot

We have no choice but to immediately step up our grassroots response... Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between you and me and the calling of a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention -- an event unprecedented in U.S…

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  Our Democracy 2020 · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 5:17 PM

Read this before tonight's debate

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage tonight. Where do they stand on democracy issues? Friend, ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the debate stage tonight in Houston. Here’s some good news: thanks to your activism, we’ve gotten detailed, com…

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  ImpeachmentInquiry.org · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 6:08 PM

Your representative's constitutional duty

Visit impeachmentinquiry.org to see if your representative is ready to do their constitutional duty... Friend, we have a major opportunity to push an impeachment inquiry forward this week. That’s because on Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote to offic…

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  ALEC Alert · [email protected]

September 8, 2019 at 9:09 PM

An extreme right-wing lobby group

I wanted to make sure you saw this important message about ALEC... I wanted to make sure you saw this important message from this morning, Friend -- hundreds of Common Cause Members have already stepped up as Guardians for Democracy. And there are just a few hours left to rese…

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  ALEC Alert · [email protected]

September 8, 2019 at 12:37 PM

Have you heard about ALEC?

Learn more about this serious threat to our democracy -- and how you can fight back. Friend, our team has agreed: 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 might not ha…

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  Fair Maps Alert · [email protected]

September 6, 2019 at 12:34 PM

What's next in the fight for Fair Maps

Together, we'll make sure voters pick their politicians in America -- not the other way around. Friend, you and I have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to permanently stop partisan gerrymandering in every state. And this week, we got POWERFUL evidence of how effective our st…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

September 2, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Speaking out for what we believe in

Trust me: you won't want to miss this opportunity to step up for our democracy. Friend, I have great news: we've officially extended the deadline to reserve a copy of my latest book “The Common Good” to Sunday, September 8th. How can you claim your copy? By becoming a Guardia…

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  Electoral College Update · [email protected]

August 31, 2019 at 12:36 PM

We're inching closer to victory...

Good news: we’re already more than halfway to the 270 electoral votes required... Friend, we must never again allow the presidential candidate who loses the popular vote to occupy the chair in the Oval Office. BUT, that’s exactly what’s happened twice in the last five preside…

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  Voting Rights Alert · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 12:42 PM

The power of National Popular Vote

If you believe that EVERY voter should have a meaningful say in our presidential elections, you should know about this exciting reform. Friend, I think you and I have something in common… You see, we both believe that whoever wins the most popular votes should become Presiden…

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  Democracy Action Alert · [email protected]

August 25, 2019 at 1:09 PM

Stop the T-Mobile/Sprint mega-merger

We need your help to block this dangerous deal. Will you speak out today? Friend, we need your help to STOP Sprint and T-Mobile from merging -- and pricing out everyday Americans. Last month, the Department of Justice approved the wireless companies’ $26 billion mega-merger …

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  Defend Our Democracy · [email protected]

August 24, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Have you heard about this dangerous plot?

Wealthy special interest groups are funding this dangerous plot to rewrite our Constitution. Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between you and me and a dangerous Article V Constitutional Convention -- an event unprecedented i…

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  State Action Alert · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 12:43 PM

Happening now, behind closed doors...

You should know who just got put in charge of this dangerous, right-wing plot... Friend, you should know who just got put in charge of the dangerous, right-wing plot to call a disastrous Article V convention to amend the U.S. Constitution. It’s none other than Scott Walker --…

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  Presidential Election Alert · [email protected]

August 19, 2019 at 12:41 PM

This could fix the Electoral College...

This groundbreaking reform will ensure every American has a meaningful say in our presidential elections. Friend, there’s something seriously wrong with our presidential elections. In 2 of the past 5 of them, the candidate with fewer votes became president -- most recently Do…

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  Robert Reich for Common Cause · [email protected]

August 17, 2019 at 1:07 PM

A request & an offer

The coming months will be pivotal for our democracy -- but with your help, I know we'll prevail. Friend, it’s been nearly 50 years since Common Cause first cut its teeth on Watergate, but our democracy has never faced the magnitude of challenges it does today. The reason, of …

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  Fair Maps Alert · [email protected]

August 15, 2019 at 3:48 PM

Empowering We the People, not politicians

Right now, you can help end gerrymandering -- and make sure everyone is empowered in our democracy. Friend, the Supreme Court has issued an extremely dangerous ruling -- blocking federal courts from regulating gerrymandering and enabling politicians to abuse their power. Now,…

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