STOP Election Sabotage · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 1:44 PM

A dangerous strategy

One of the scariest outcomes I can imagine is seeing more bills like Georgia’s passed... John, here is an alarming statistic. 51% of Americans believe that a political party will overturn the results of a future election that doesn’t go their way. [1] And I’ll be honest -- …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 8:23 PM

Tell Your Senators: Pass the Freedom to Vote Act!

Last week, Senate Democrats introduced the Freedom to Vote Act. This bill would transform our democracy for the better -- addressing threats like voter suppression, election subversion, gerrymandering, and big money in politics -- and making sure every Am John, Last week, Sen…

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  Voter Suppression Alert · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 6:35 PM

Mitch McConnell wants to kill this bill

The Senate must not let Mitch McConnell block the Freedom to Vote Act, whether that means fixing the undemocratic filibuster or abolishing it altogether. John, this is outrageous: more than 400 voter suppression bills have been introduced in states nationwide this year -- many…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Exciting update on voting rights legislation

Yesterday we made a huge step forward towards making our democracy work for every one of us. John, Yesterday we made a huge step forward towards making our democracy work for every one of us. We now have a new bill, the Freedom To Vote Act -- which contains many of the bold po…

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  Disinformation Alert · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Today's recall election

This is a political movement that does not believe an election is legitimate unless they win it... John, I don’t need to tell you that disinformation, especially online disinformation, is a serious threat to democracy in the modern era. What you may not know is there’s a simp…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 5:03 PM

NEW: Companies funding Trump's insurrectionists

These corporations’ short-lived pledges to prioritize our democracy were nothing more than empty words. John -- after the deadly attack at our Capitol on January 6th, General Motors pledged to pause all political donations and re-evaluate its relationships with those in Congre…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 11:28 PM

Join us on September 14 to save voting rights!

Our democracy is in crisis - extremist lawmakers have introduced over 400 anti-voter bills across the country this year alone, and these same lawmakers are now preparing to draw congressional maps that will effectively disenfranchise voters for the next d John, Our democracy …

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  Legal Update · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM

We're suing

We're joining our civil rights partners in filing this lawsuit because the law clearly discriminates against Black and brown voters... John, given the outrage and support I'm hearing from Common Cause Members like you about what's happening in Texas, I wanted you to be among …

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  For The People Act · [email protected]

September 6, 2021 at 1:16 PM

Texas

I'm horrified -- and even more horrified that this could spread nationwide... John, I hope you saw this important message: John, let me be blunt. Texas is the poster child for what can happen when a government isn’t accountable to the people it serves. Here’s the Texas GOP’…

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  Texas Update · [email protected]

September 4, 2021 at 1:13 PM

Horrified

I'm horrified -- and even more horrified that this could spread nationwide... John, let me be blunt. Texas is the poster child for what can happen when a government isn’t accountable to the people it serves. Here’s the Texas GOP’s recipe for disaster: First… draw rigged, ge…

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  For the People Act · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 12:16 AM

We've come this far

Common Cause activists like you have spent the Senate’s recess speaking up and taking action around the country. With your help, we are sending an unmistakable message: our democracy depends on passing the For the People Act. John, Read below for an exciting update on last Sa…

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  Article V Update · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 1:47 PM

Reject an Article V Convention

We cannot let unelected, unaccountable delegates try to write their far-right-wing agenda into our Constitution. John, I want to make sure you saw this important update. Hundreds of Common Cause members have now joined the fight against a dangerous Article V Convention by beco…

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  Become a Guardian for Democracy · [email protected]

August 28, 2021 at 12:31 PM

No gerrymandering in 2021

The coming few months will determine what our democracy looks like for the next decade. John, the coming few months will determine what our democracy looks like for the next decade. And quite frankly, the extent of effort you and I make could very well shape that future. You s…

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  Article V Update · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Post-Trump efforts to call an Article V Convention

We cannot let unelected, unaccountable delegates try to write their far-right-wing agenda into our Constitution. Just seven states. That’s right, just SEVEN! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between us and the calling of a disastrous Article V Constitutional Conven…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Three ways to get involved this week

With the Senate in recess, we’re taking this opportunity to ensure our voices are heard around the country by our senators and our President. The recent surge in anti-voter laws emerging from state legislatures around the country constitutes an attack on John, If you believe…

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  Become A Guardian For Democracy · [email protected]

August 22, 2021 at 2:56 PM

A defining struggle

As I write you, power-hungry politicians are scheming to exclude eligible voters who they don't think will support them from freely voting... John, the struggle to vote -- who gets to, how they can do so, and what obstacles they face to do so -- is perhaps the defining battle…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 3:01 PM

No More Excuses: Voting Rights Now!

The recent surge in anti-voter laws emerging from state legislatures around the country constitutes an attack on American democracy and the freedom to vote. John, The recent surge in anti-voter laws emerging from state legislatures around the country constitutes an attack on …

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  USPS Petition Alert · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 3:13 PM

NEW: Postmaster General DeJoy is lining his pockets

Louis DeJoy could be making a personal profit from the harmful changes that he is forcing onto our Postal Service. John, this is outrageous: Louis DeJoy could be making a personal profit from the harmful changes that he is forcing onto our Postal Service. We already knew that…

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  STOP Gerrymandering · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 1:46 PM

This year's new legislative maps

I regret to inform you that gerrymandering is about to get a lot worse if we don’t fight back... John, I hope you saw this important update: John, the next few months will determine what our democracy looks like in the next decade. And quite frankly, the extent of effort you…

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  2021 Redistricting Alert · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 1:18 PM

New legislative maps coming

I regret to inform you that gerrymandering is about to get a lot worse if we don’t fight back... John, the next few months will determine what our democracy looks like in the next decade. And quite frankly, the extent of effort you and I make could very well determine that f…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Petition: No Gerrymandering in 2021

If we don’t speak out, there’s a real threat of maps that put politicians, not people first. ADD YOUR NAME: The 2021 redistricting processes in all 50 states must be transparent, reject gerrymandering, and put people first, not politicians >> John, the new district maps…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 5:32 PM

What we do next

Senate Republicans have just shown us exactly who they are. What you and I do next will make all the difference. John, Senate Republicans have just shown us exactly who they are. What you and I do next will make all the difference. Please call your senators right now at 1-833-…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Join us on Thursday to end the filibuster!

It’s clear why we need to pass the For the People Act. This year alone, at least 17 states have passed laws restricting the right to vote. John, It’s clear why we need to pass the For the People Act. This year alone, at least 17 states have passed laws restricting the right t…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Democracy can't wait

This Tuesday, August 10th, thousands of people across the country will attend a Democracy Can’t Wait rally in their community to demand Senate action on the For the People Act, a once in a lifetime bill that will ensure fair districting, make voting easie John, This Tuesday, …

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 2:24 PM

President Biden has the power to do this

If President Biden doesn’t take bold action right now, he’ll be handing control of many of his top priorities and his legacy over to Mitch McConnell. John, I need your voice to make sure we don’t miss this moment. Earlier this summer, President Biden told a crowd in Oklahoma …

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  Voting Rights Act · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 2:10 PM

How I'm commemorating today

Today we commemorate the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -- the strongest piece of pro-democracy legislation in our nation's modern history. John, today we commemorate the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -- the strongest piece of pro-democracy legislation in …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Recess can wait, our democracy can't

In states across the country the freedom to vote is under attack by extremist lawmakers. State legislators have been on the front lines of the fight to protect our democracy, but they are running out of options, and need Congress to step in and take on th John, In states acro…

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  Your Action Update · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 1:14 PM

These senators are feeling the heat

These next few weeks could make history and help save democracy, BUT ONLY IF you and I live up to this momentous test with the action it demands... John, more than most, you know how high the stakes are for our democracy in the next few weeks. That’s because senators will s…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 9:39 PM

NEW: Trump sidestepping his Facebook ban

Donald Trump may not be able to post on Facebook using his own account, but he has found a massive loophole to exploit. John, Facebook decided that Donald Trump's conspiracy theory peddling was so harmful that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended for two years. …

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  Filibuster Action Alert · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Here's how we'll get it done

I don’t want to hand our democracy over to the vote suppressors -- and if you don’t either, I need your immediate help to fuel Common Cause’s response... John, the Senate filibuster -- and any elected official who still defends it -- is putting our democracy in grave danger.…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Rally to Tell Biden: Our Democracy Demands Immediate Action!

We have just learned that President Biden will be coming to Arlington tomorrow -- and I need your help to make sure we use that opportunity to show President Biden the importance of passing the For the People Act. John, We have just learned that President Biden will be coming…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 12:05 AM

Join a conversation with Sen. Merkley on Wednesday!

As we watch attack after attack on voting rights around the country, it’s clear that we need federal legislation to protect our democracy. If we are going to pass the For the People Act through Mitch McConnell’s filibuster, we cannot stop fighting. John, As we watch attack af…

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  Senate Action Alert · [email protected]

July 17, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Just a few short weeks

Our window of opportunity is still open -- but it’s quickly closing... John, your action in support of the brave Texas legislators who walked out rather than allow political partisans to decimate voters’ rights is needed immediately. These courageous lawmakers are risking ar…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Let's make good trouble

American Democracy is at a crossroads. John, American Democracy is at a crossroads. It has been six months since the Jan. 6 attack on our Capitol. Anti-voter laws are running rampant nationwide. Recent Supreme Court rulings further undermine voting rights and limit…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 9:56 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene cannot be on this committee

Speaker Pelosi must reject any efforts by Minority Leader McCarthy to undermine the House's new select committee by putting Republicans who incited the insurrection on it. John, many GOP members of Congress are responsible for inciting the horrific January 6th attack at our Ca…

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

July 4, 2021 at 1:10 PM

This July 4th

As you realize more than most -- if the Senate doesn’t take bold action for our democracy in the next few months, the consequences will be disastrous. John, I hope you are enjoying your holiday celebration. On this Fourth of July, it’s time that we, as Americans, hold ourselv…

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  USPS Petition Alert · [email protected]

July 3, 2021 at 2:21 PM

If your mail has been arriving later and later, read this

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy plans to further slow down first-class mail delivery, reduce Post Office hours, and raise postage prices. John, if you’ve noticed that your mail is arriving later and later, you’re not alone -- and under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s leadershi…

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  Voter Protection Emergency · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 3:03 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules against voters

The Supreme Court just invited far-right state lawmakers to double down on their campaign of voter suppression... John, the Supreme Court just invited far-right state lawmakers to double down on their campaign of voter suppression. This morning’s ruling in Brnovich v. DNC wi…

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  Common Cause Action Team · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 12:04 AM

Saving democracy in your community

As you realize more than most -- if the Senate doesn’t take bold action for our democracy in the next few months, the consequences will be disastrous. John, As you realize more than most -- if the Senate doesn’t take bold action for our democracy in the next few months, the c…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Petition: Bust the filibuster

Senator Mitch McConnell has once again proven that he will always put partisan politics before the will of the American people. John, this is absolutely shameful -- on Tuesday, Senator Mitch McConnell once again proved that he will always put partisan politics before the will …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 11:05 PM

filiBUSTED Day of Action tomorrow

We are at a pivotal moment for our democracy. Dear John, We are at a pivotal moment for our democracy. Politicians in state legislatures across the country are passing undemocratic bills designed to make it harder for people to vote, and they’re specifically targeting Black …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 10:51 PM

What happened today and what comes next

I wanted to make sure you saw this important note earlier today. As we expected, Mitch McConnell’s Senate minority has filibustered today’s vote -- blocking a floor debate on this hugely important legislation. Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw this important note from ear…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 2:37 PM

A turning point for the For the People Act

Today marks a turning point in our fight to pass the For the People Act -- and to transform our democracy into one where every one of us counts. John, today marks a turning point in our fight to pass the For the People Act -- and to transform our democracy into one where every…

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

June 19, 2021 at 1:35 PM

How we're commemorating Juneteenth

I wanted to ask that you join me in celebrating Juneteenth by making a contribution to some of our local, grassroots, BIPOC*-led partners... John, today is Juneteenth -- when we commemorate the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, two years and eigh…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 4:48 PM

End gerrymandering

If we want to stop dangerous partisan gerrymandering that will silence voters nationwide for a decade, we must act immediately. John, if we want to stop dangerous partisan gerrymandering that will silence voters nationwide for a decade -- we must act immediately. States will …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Join Black Voters Matter for Freedom Rides for Voting Rights!

Today, with our democracy threatened by Jim Crow-era legislation to dismantle Black and Brown voting power, we’re riding for the soul of America again. John, You’ve heard from me about the importance of the For the People Act--a once-in-a-generation opportunity to empower vot…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 7:06 PM

These companies fund voter suppression

By continuing to back ALEC financially, companies like UPS, FedEx, and Anheuser-Busch are endorsing this modern Jim Crow effort. John, GOP lawmakers nationwide -- who are upset that their party lost major elections in 2020 -- are using ex-President Trump’s conspiracy theories …

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 12:12 AM

How you and I can help pass the For the People Act

Friend, this message is longer than usual -- and we aren’t asking for your money, but for your persistence and dedication in what I believe is a once-in-a-generation fight to save democracy. I hope you will read it to the end and take a simple but powerfu John, this message is…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 12:21 AM

Thursday: Celebrating 50 years

You won’t want to miss this engaging look inside Congress and at what leading advocates are doing to strengthen the people’s role in our democracy -- RSVP today John, We invite you to join us in celebration of Common Cause’s Golden (50th) Anniversary! On Thursday, June 10 at …

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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 12:05 AM

The justice denied to George Floyd

We must build a real democracy where every person can feel safe, thrive, and have a voice... John, I’m sure you’ve heard by now that Derek Chauvin was just found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. This ruling is accountability, not justice. Justice would b…

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