Karen, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 1:48 PM

Uninterrupted activity

This new reality has added major new demands on Common Cause’s resources Friend, as we all navigate the unknown of the COVID-19 experience together, I wanted you to know that we are sending our best wishes for your safety. Although we’re all in diverse circumstances and dispe…

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  2020 Election Update · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Vote-by-mail

We believe anyone who wants to cast their ballot by mail should be allowed to... Friend, as we all navigate the unknown of the COVID-19 pandemic together, I wanted you to know that we are sending our best wishes for your safety. Although we’re all in diverse circumstances and…

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  STOP Senate Corruption · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Insider trading on coronavirus

Sen. Richard Burr downplayed COVID-19 in public... and sold off stocks in private Friend, a new report by ProPublica exposes an absolutely shameful, and possibly criminal, insider trading scheme by a leading Senate Republican. [1] Common Cause is demanding an investigation --…

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Update on COVID-19 and voting

Common Cause is calling for a delay of any in-person voting for at least the next few weeks Friend, In just a few weeks, the COVID-19 crisis has reshaped many of our day-to-day lives in ways we weren’t expecting -- including causing major disruption to yesterday’s elections. …

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 3:07 PM

COVID-19 and our democracy

Common Cause is actively working with state governments, and watchdogging how changes will impact voters, and evaluating how to make sure no one is disenfranchised by this public health crisis. Friend, If you’re like me, you’re worried about what the ongoing situation with CO…

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  White House Corruption Update · [email protected]

March 7, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Mitch McConnell’s little-known scandal

Mitch McConnell shouldn't have the power to delay or derail an investigation into his wife's conduct. Friend -- right now, Mitch McConnell has the power to delay or derail a federal investigation into his wife, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. Since joining President Tru…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 3:54 PM

Voting problems yesterday

Yesterday's primary elections made one thing entirely clear: we must ramp up our Election Protection efforts like never before. Friend, I don’t want to alarm you -- but we saw multiple major problems with our election systems yesterday. [1] I need your immediate help to make s…

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  Hold Facebook Accountable · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Send this message to Facebook

If you believe that Facebook has a duty to remove demonstrably false ads, read on. Friend, if you and I don’t speak out now -- Facebook will continue to let politicians spend BIG on advertisements that spread disinformation to American voters. Tell Facebook: you have a respon…

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  Redistricting Update · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 2:46 PM

New congressional maps in 2021

Wherever and whenever maps are being drawn unfairly, we must respond... Friend, next year, all 50 states will redraw their congressional and state legislative maps. And, our actions between now and then will determine whether those districts are fair and representative... or …

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  2020 Election Update · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM

The survival of representative democracy

It’s up to us to demand free and fair elections... Here’s what keeps me up at night, Friend... Imagine it’s just a few days after Election Day 2020 -- and President Trump has just narrowly “won” re-election. Then, imagine that news breaks: hackers linked to Russian intell…

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  Hold Barr Accountable · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Update: Attorney General Barr

Attorney General William Barr is putting his loyalty to President Trump over his loyalty to this country. As Attorney General, William Barr has a sacred duty to impartially uphold our nation’s laws. But time and time again, Friend -- he has shown that his only real loyalty is …

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  Hold Trump Accountable · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 3:36 PM

What comes next

Your action will be absolutely critical in the coming months... Friend, if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, you’re not alone. In fact, that’s what Trump’s egregious actions since the Republican Senate sanctioned his impeachable offenses were all about. We must remain foc…

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  Aaron Scherb, Common Cause · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Today: Hearing for DC Statehood

Can you join us today? Friend, Democracy is all about representation, and the more than 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia deserve the same right to participate in our democracy as the residents of our 50 states. However, those of us who live in DC do not even hav…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

February 9, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Stand with Lt. Col. Vindman

Can you sign our message of support? Friend, With a blank check from the Senate's sham impeachment trial in hand, Donald Trump is out for revenge. He's starting to lash out against those who put their loyalty to the country ahead of their loyalty to him. His latest target? …

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  Impeachment Update · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 9:51 PM

TODAY: Reject The Coverup

This is shameful... we must fight back Friend, the Senate just voted to cover up President Trump's wrongdoing -- and give him a blank check to abuse his power and try to rig the 2020 election. BUT... in just a few moments, thousands of Americans will rally to reject this cov…

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  2020 Election Update · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Reject The Coverup

TODAY: hundreds of events nationwide Friend, did you see this important note? The Senate will vote to cover up Trump's crimes just hours from now, and we're ready to take to the streets and call out their complicity. We've already seen a phenomenal response from Common Cause…

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  Mobilization Alert · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 3:42 PM

Massive turnout tomorrow

We're mobilizing nationwide TOMORROW Friend, our nation’s darkest moments are often followed by our greatest triumphs. And I believe that right now, we’re facing one of those pivotal moments. Here’s the bad news: we now know that Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Senate will vote…

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  Reject The Coverup · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Nationwide events this Wednesday

We must reject the Senate's partisan coverup Friend, this is a dark moment for our democracy. On Friday, the Senate voted to block any additional witnesses in the impeachment trial. And this Wednesday, they’re all but certain to rush through a party-line acquittal of Presiden…

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  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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