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  Article V Update · [email protected]
October 31, 2021 at 1:11 PM

Reject an Article V Convention

Just seven states stand between us and the calling of a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention. John, I want to make sure you saw this important update. I hope you can take action before the end of the day. Just seven states. That’s right, just SEVEN! That’s the ti…
  Article V Update · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Take Action: Reject an Article V Convention

Just seven states stand between us and the calling of a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention. 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 Convention -- …
  Add Your Name · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 3:47 PM

NEW: Companies funding Trump's insurrectionists

Tell corporations like General Motors, UPS, and American Airlines to stop bankrolling members of Congress who incited the January 6th insurrection. SIGN NOW: Tell corporations like General Motors, UPS, and American Airlines to stop bankrolling members of Congress who incited t…
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Petition: Investigate Marjorie Taylor Greene

According to explosive new allegations, representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn, and Paul Gosar may have played a bigger role in the January 6th insurrection than we thought. Sign Now: Investigate Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn, and other Republ…
  Emergency Mobilization · [email protected]
October 23, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Here's the choice

Either we end the Senate filibuster, or watch as our democracy is taken away from us... John, the choice before us is simple. Either we end the Senate filibuster -- or watch as our democracy is taken away from us. You see, this week confirmed that we have 50 votes, plus Vice…
  Freedom To Vote Act · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 1:30 AM

Rally in D.C. this Saturday

Can you join us? John, we need you to join us in D.C. this Saturday to send senators an unmistakable message: our democracy depends on you taking action to fix the filibuster. We are the closest we have been in a generation to passing transformative voting rights legislation,…
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Petition: Steve Bannon is not above the law

Last night, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th insurrection recommended that Steve Bannon be held in criminal contempt. John, this is huge: last night, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th insurrection unanimously recommended that Stev…
  End The Filibuster · [email protected]
October 17, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Major vote this week

This week's vote on the Freedom to Vote Act is our best chance yet to END Mitch Mcconnell's filibuster... John, this coming week will mark our best chance yet to END Mitch McConnell's abuse of the filibuster -- with a key Senate vote scheduled on the Freedom to Vote Act. …
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Petition: Trump's abuse of power

A new report reveals just how far then-President Trump was willing to go to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Sign the Petition: Don’t let future presidents abuse their power over the Justice Department like Donald Trump did >> John -- last week, the Senate Jud…
  Freedom To Vote Act · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 1:56 PM

BREAKING: Major vote next week

TAKE ACTION: Call 1-833-497-4273 and urge your senators to do whatever it takes to pass voting rights legislation >> John, this is big. Majority Leader Schumer just announced that next week will be the first major procedural vote for the Freedom To Vote Act. This will…
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Petition: AT&T funding Trump's favorite news network

AT&T should be ashamed that it invested in and profits from One America News' deadly disinformation. Sign the Petition: Tell AT&T to cut all ties with far-right One America News >> John, One America News (OAN) -- the Trump-approved, ultra-conservative “news” net…
  Organizing Update · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Break McConnell's filibuster

Tomorrow, we're kicking off an intense, down-to-the-wire People-Powered Mobilization to push the Freedom to Vote Act all the way to President Biden’s desk... John, I hope you saw this and can take action before the end of the day: John, let me be brief but urgent: our acti…
  Organizing Update · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 2:04 PM

This is how we stop voter suppression

In two days, we’re kicking off an intense, down-to-the-wire People-Powered Mobilization to push the Freedom to Vote Act all the way to President Biden’s desk... John, let me be brief but urgent: our actions in the coming weeks will make all the difference for the future of o…
  Trump Facebook Alert · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Petition: Trump's latest Facebook ads

Donald Trump is supposed to be banned from Facebook right now. But thanks to a massive loophole, he can still run dangerous ads through his Save America PAC. Sign the Petition: Tell Mark Zuckerberg to STOP letting Donald Trump exploit a Facebook loophole to spread dangerous di…
  Freedom to Vote Act · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 9:47 PM

3 things you can do today

this coming week could be decisive for the Freedom To Vote Act -- Common Cause’s flagship legislation for fair representation and access to the vote for every American. John, this coming week could be decisive for the Freedom To Vote Act -- Common Cause’s flagship legislation …
  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 -- …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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 …
  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’…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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-…
  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…
  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, …
  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 …
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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. …
  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.…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…