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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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  For the People Act · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Please call your senators today...

No matter what state you live in, you have a part to play in passing this bill to make our democracy work for everyone... John, this week, Senators are back in their home states on recess. And when they get back, we need to make sure that they prioritize making our elections …
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  For the People Act · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 8:03 PM

WEDNESDAY: Webinar with Sen. Merkley

Join us to hear what's next for this important bill for free and fair elections... John, I hope you are as excited as I am about the real progress we are making to pass the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1) -- a groundbreaking bill to make our government work for everyone. Th…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 1:26 AM

Welcome to Common Cause!

John, Thank you for connecting with Common Cause and joining the movement for democracy. Finding your lawmakers and knowing how to contact them is an important step in making a democracy that represents everyone. Our elected officials work for us -- please let them know wha…
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  For the People Act · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Please call your senators

You’ve already seen why we need to fight for free and fair elections... Friend, today, thousands of Americans are calling their U.S. senators in support of the For the People Act -- a transformative piece of legislation for free and fair elections and a democracy where we all…
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  Common Cause Action · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Tell Facebook: Banning Trump Isn’t Enough

Facebook needs to hear from you directly that their failure to enforce their own civic integrity policies -- and hold violators accountable -- needs to stop immediately >> Friend, Facebook’s decision to ban Donald Trump was too little, too late. He spent months using s…
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  For the People Act · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Your voice can help pass this important bill

We have a real chance to get this bill on President Biden’s desk for his signature -- and if we do, it would absolutely transform our democracy for the better... Friend, yesterday marked the end of Donald Trump’s presidency -- and I want you to know that Common Cause has prio…
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  Karen Hobert Flynn, Common Cause · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dr. King’s memory inspires hope, but it also demands that we continue to call out the injustice that we see... Friend, this Martin Luther King Jr. Day comes at what I hope can be a turning point in our history. We saw the last-gasp of Donald Trump’s presidency at the U.S. Ca…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 3:27 PM

We will not be intimidated

This is a wake up call, or a reminder, for every American about the danger we’ve been living with... Friend, yesterday our democracy held firm in the face of an utterly appalling attack. Two months ago, a record number of Americans overcame barriers to voting -- including a …
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  Common Cause Action Update · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM

This week: Georgia, Electoral College, & H.R. 1

Here's an update on the important work you are making possible Friend, I hope you had a restful and relaxing holiday -- and am wishing you all the best for a happy new year. Thanks to your generous support, Common Cause has been able to hit the ground running in this first cr…
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  Volunteer Update · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Huge volunteer interest

As the entire nation’s eyes turn to Georgia’s Senate runoff, I’m writing to you because we need your help... Friend, I’m writing to you from Common Cause Georgia -- where all eyes are on our state’s runoff election. Right now, we are preparing to step up and continue our work…
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  End-Of-Year Update · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 3:42 PM

After January 20th...

You already know that our work is far from over -- even after January 20th... Friend, as Donald Trump’s presidency comes to a close, here’s something I implore you to keep in mind: The damage that he has done to our democracy -- and the broken systems that put him in the Wh…
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  Common Cause · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

Friend, I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving today. I know that many of our holiday plans have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic -- I am planning to celebrate and give thanks virtually with my family this evening. But no matter how you are celebrating, I’m sure many of yo…
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  [email protected] · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Ramping up our Georgia Election Protection work

We’re expecting more volunteers than ever to step up and join our Election Protection team... Friend, our marathon election year isn’t over yet. With control of the United States Senate in the balance, our team in Georgia has been forced to dramatically increase the volume a…
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  Volunteer Update · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 3:38 PM

Lindsey Graham pressured Georgia officials to throw out ballots

Common Cause Georgia is ready to defend EVERY voter -- with the relationships and expertise we've been building for years... Friend, my home state of Georgia is now the epicenter of the battle for the United States Senate. And no matter how you hope that election ends up, pl…
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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Investigate Sen. Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham tried to pressure Georgia’s Secretary of State into tossing out legitimate, legally-cast ballots, according to new reports. Friend, Senator Lindsey Graham has once again proven that his loyalty to Donald Trump will always come before our democracy and th…
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  Georgia Runoff Alert · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Georgia voters need your help

Friend, I’m writing to you from Common Cause Georgia -- where all eyes are on our state’s runoff election. Right now, we are preparing to step up and continue our work to protect EVERY voter. We spent last Tuesday -- and all year -- watchdogging to stop the types of voter sup…
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  Post-Election Update · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 6:53 PM

What happens next

Our work is far from finished. Here is what we will prioritize in the coming days, weeks, and months. Friend, I want to take a moment and reflect on where we are as a nation and where Common Cause goes from here. We’ve just witnessed an extraordinary election -- where our eff…
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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Reject Trump's premature victory declaration

In our democracy, it’s the voters who decide the election winner, not candidates. Friend, in a desperate attempt to cheat his way back into the White House and silence those who didn’t vote for him -- Donald Trump is trying to declare himself the winner of the 2020 election. …
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