National Popular Vote · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Lost the popular vote, won the presidency

The antiquated "winner-take-all" Electoral College system must be changed so that voters in all 50 states have a say in choosing our president. John – time and time again, we see the same problems in every single presidential election: Candidates spend almost all of their ti…

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  Stop Disinformation · [email protected]

April 24, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Election conspiracy theories on Facebook

Online disinformation is a serious threat to democracy in the modern era. 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 that there’s a simple action you can ta…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Petition: Overturn Citizens United

As long as wealthy special interests can back political campaigns with unrestricted sums of money, they will drown out the voices of everyday voters. SIGN NOW: Congress must put an end to Big Money’s stranglehold on our democracy >> John, how can we trust our elected of…

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  Voting Rights Alert · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 1:02 PM

NEW: How we're defeating vote suppressors

The countdown clock is moving fast toward the 2022 midterm elections. John, the countdown clock is moving fast toward the 2022 midterm elections. Right now, fewer than 210 days remain. Whether or not every eligible voter is able to freely and fairly participate – without obst…

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  Article V Update · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 2:12 PM

This could upend our democracy

Many constitutional experts believe this is the least known but greatest present threat to our democracy. Just seven states. That’s right, just SEVEN! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between us and a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention – an event unpre…

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  SCOTUS Update · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 6:20 PM

BREAKING: Judge Jackson confirmed

With a bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court today. John, history has just been made – with a bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court today. Countless Common Cause activi…

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  STOP Voter Suppression · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 12:11 PM

Flooded with volunteers who need training

We must be prepared – or risk thousands of eligible voters being disenfranchised. John, I wanted to make sure you saw this urgent message about our giant volunteer Election Protection program. Several more states start early voting for primaries next week, and your early inve…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Petition: Clarence Thomas

This is a major, clear-cut conflict of interest for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. John, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been refusing to recuse himself from cases about the 2020 election and the Big Lie – even as new evidence reveals that his wife Ginni Thom…

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  Protect the Vote 2022 · [email protected]

March 26, 2022 at 1:21 PM

Our team of volunteer monitors

Shadowy online disinformation networks are ginning up new lies about the 2020 elections, nearly a year and a half after the fact. John, this is a horrifying fact we all must reckon with. The extremists behind January 6th and Trump’s Big Lie are already laying out their plans…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Petition: Investigate critical new evidence against Trump

If you believe that Donald Trump must be held accountable for his efforts to subvert our democracy, add your name today. If you believe that Donald Trump must be held accountable for his efforts to subvert our democracy, add your name today >> John, it’s been weeks sinc…

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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Ramping up our volunteer effort

We must be prepared – or risk thousands of eligible voters being disenfranchised. John, I wanted to make sure you saw this urgent message about our giant volunteer Election Protection program. More states that have passed anti-voter laws will hold their primaries soon, which …

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  AT&T/OAN Update · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 8:46 PM

AT&T: Cut ALL ties with One America News

I'm writing with a major update about the future of One America News (OAN), Donald Trump's favorite cable "news" channel. John, I’m writing with a major update about the future of One America News (OAN) – Donald Trump’s favorite cable “news” channel. Last fall, tens of thousa…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 1:52 AM

Tomorrow morning: Rally for Ketanji Brown Jackson

John, can you join the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, She Will Rise, and the Black Women’s Roundtable at the Supreme Court for a rally tomorrow morning in celebration of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination? We will be centering joy as we rally outs…

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  Protect the Vote 2022 · [email protected]

March 20, 2022 at 2:28 PM

Our Massive Volunteer Operation

John, voters will face unprecedented obstacles to vote this year. I need your help to fight back. Since we launched our Protect the Vote 2022 campaign – our urgent response to GOP-led voter suppression laws and anti-democracy disinformation – I’ve heard from thousands of Com…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Petition: Judge Jackson belongs on the Supreme Court

Confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson kick off next week. John, if you’re ready to see Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson sit on the U.S. Supreme Court – there’s an important action I need you to take today. Judge Jackson’s wealth of experience and tireless commitmen…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Petition: AT&T funds Trump's insurrectionists

AT&T's short-lived pledge to put democracy first was nothing more than empty words. John – five days after the January 6th insurrection, AT&T promised that it would stop funding the Republican lawmakers who incited the attack. But now, they’re just the latest corporat…

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  2022 Election Alert · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Here's why taking action early is so important

Texas just showed us how chaotic November’s election could be – if we don’t take immediate action. John, my home state of Texas just showed us how chaotic November’s election could be – if we don’t take immediate action. You see, last week we held our first elections under t…

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  End Gerrymandering · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 12:45 AM

You made an impact

Despite the serious threat these anti-democracy gerrymanders still pose, with your help we have won multiple major victories for voters... John, because of your support, we have some good redistricting news to share.   On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled th…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 10:08 PM

RE: The Department of Justice must investigate Trump

Donald Trump likely committed multiple crimes connected to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. John, this is big – Donald Trump likely committed multiple crimes connected to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to a new court filing from the bipartisan J…

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  2022 Election Alert · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM

New court rulings on gerrymandering

Common Cause’s litigation team has filed multiple anti-gerrymandering lawsuits this year in state courts... I hope you saw this important message earlier this month, John: John, these next few weeks could be some of the most important of the 2022 midterm election year. W…

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  Supreme Court Alert · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 2:49 PM

BREAKING: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson deserves a fair hearing

President Biden has just announced his nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court John, President Biden has just announced his nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. [1] We’re encouraged to see Biden sel…

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  End Gerrymandering · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 3:53 PM

Update on redistricting litigation

Despite the serious threat these anti-democracy gerrymanders still pose, with your help we have won multiple major victories for voters... John, I wanted to share this update on how you, as a Common Cause member, are making a major difference for fair redistricting. You see, …

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 10:21 PM

The Department of Justice must investigate Trump

Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice must hold Trump accountable for his attempts to overthrow our democracy. John, it seems that every week, we hear yet another appalling allegation about Donald Trump’s conduct in office – but as of now, the Departme…

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  Litigation Alert · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Suing to stop gerrymandering

Common Cause’s litigation team has filed multiple anti-gerrymandering lawsuits this year in state courts... John, I hope you saw this important message last week: John, these next few weeks could be some of the most important of the 2022 midterm election year. Why? Because…

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  2022 Election Alert · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 2:43 PM

High stakes legal battles

Common Cause’s litigation team has filed multiple anti-gerrymandering lawsuits this year in state courts... John, these next few weeks could be some of the most important of the 2022 midterm election year. Why? Because even though Election Day is months away, now is when sta…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Six years in prison over an unintentional voting error

Pamela Moses was recently sentenced to six years in prison over an accidental voting error. Sign the Petition: Nobody should go to prison over an unintentional voting error >> ADD YOUR NAME John, a Black woman in Tennessee was recently sentenced to six years in prison…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 5, 2022 at 9:58 PM

Tell the RNC: Jan. 6th was not "legitimate political discourse"

Trying to overthrow our democracy is NOT legitimate political discourse, no matter what the GOP says. John, this is outrageous: the Republican National Committee just called the deadly January 6th insurrection “legitimate political discourse.” [1] This attack cost several peo…

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  Election Protection 2022 · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Massive volunteer response

I want to tell you about an extraordinary outcome from this week’s major letdown... John, I hope you saw this important message from last week. John, the shameful display we just saw in the United States Senate will certainly have consequences. By joining every Senate Rep…

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  Jan. 6th Update · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 11:17 PM

Petition: Condemn Newt Gingrich

Gingrich's comments are appalling and indicative of the far right's ongoing efforts to downplay the atrocities that took place last January 6th. John, former House Speaker and major Trump defender Newt Gingrich just called the House Select Committee investigating the January 6…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Petition to AT&T: Cut ALL ties with One America News

Thanks to your action, DirecTV has announced that it will drop Donald Trump's favorite cable news channel from its platform. John, I’m writing to let you know about the HUGE impact you just made on our democracy. Last year, more than 120,000 Common Cause members like you sign…

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  Protect the Vote 2022 · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Manchin & Sinema

I want to tell you about an extraordinary outcome from this week’s major letdown... John, I hope you saw this important message. John, this week’s shameful display in the United States Senate will certainly have consequences. By joining every Senate Republican and voting …

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Trump's lies put poll workers in danger

Since the 2020 election, poll workers, vote counters, and election administrators have faced a wave of targeted intimidation and violent threats. John – Staci McElyea, a Nevada election worker, received four calls from a tormentor on the morning that President Biden’s win was …

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  Urgent Volunteer Update · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Your response was overwhelming

An extraordinary outcome from this week’s major letdown – and why I think it’s our best hope to preserve our democracy in the face of these unprecedented threats. John, this week’s shameful display in the United States Senate will certainly have consequences. By joining ever…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM

What's next after last night's vote

John, Sen. Joe Manchin, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, and every Senate Republican just extended an open invitation for election sabotage, right-wing violence, and the further erosion of our democracy. I’m writing to let you know our plans for what’s next – and why we can’t give up. L…

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  Voting Rights Emergency · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 6:10 PM

Happening right now in the senate...

John, I wanted to make sure you saw this urgent call to action – right now, the Senate floor is packed with lawmakers, proof your calls are making a difference! We anticipate a key Senate vote on the Freedom To Vote: John R. Lewis Act this evening, followed by a likely vote to…

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  Voting Rights Emergency · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 11:09 PM

Will your senator speak out?

URGENT: Call your senator at 1-833-497-4273 now and tell them to SPEAK OUT for democracy on the Senate floor >> John, I’m going to be direct: we need an immediate full mobilization to get every senator we can muster on the floor of the United States Senate, speaking out…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk on Monday

Join us this Monday in urging the Senate to defend the freedom to vote. THIS MONDAY: Join us for the 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and urge the Senate to defend the freedom to vote >> John, we’re gathering in D.C. on Monday to honor and advance the leg…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Petition: Fix the filibuster

If you’re ready to put a stop to the far right’s assault on our democracy and the freedom to vote, there’s a crucial action I need you to take today. John, if you’re ready to put a stop to the far right’s assault on our democracy and the freedom to vote – there’s a crucial act…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

January 10, 2022 at 8:14 PM

We're suing to overturn gerrymandered maps

Have you heard? We’re suing to overturn Texas’ heinously gerrymandered new maps. John, have you heard? We’re SUING to overturn Texas’ heinously gerrymandered new maps. These districts were drawn by the state’s Republican-led legislature. If enacted, they would silence Latino,…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

January 7, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Petition: Don't let McConnell's filibuster threaten our democracy

The deadly insurrection on January 6th, 2021 made it all too clear that we cannot take our democracy for granted. John – one year ago yesterday, a mob of insurrectionists attacked our Capitol in a violent effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The day’s deadly eve…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 4:19 PM

January 6th, 2021

On January 6th, 2021, our nation watched in horror as a violent, extremist mob attacked the U.S. Capitol. John, One year ago today, our nation watched in horror as a violent, extremist mob attacked the U.S. Capitol -- fueled by conspiracy theories about the 2020 election that…

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  Freedom to Vote Act · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 3:50 PM

RE: Major filibuster update

Did you catch this major announcement from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer? John, this is huge: Majority Leader Schumer has announced that if the GOP continues to block debate on voting rights legislation -- which they did four times last year -- the Senate will debate a…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Last chance

Our movement simply must persevere -- and at this moment, the stakes are too high to bring anything less than our absolute best to the table... John, did you see Karen’s urgent message this morning? Your action and your support are absolutely critical to everything Common Ca…

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  Democracy Alert · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Everyone is all-in

Our movement simply must persevere -- and at this moment, the stakes are too high to bring anything less than our absolute best to the table... John, this is the last message I’ll send to you before the year ends. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for the extraordinary l…

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  Common Cause Update · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Our fight to save democracy

Working together, you and I can live up to the challenge of this moment. Together, we will defend our democracy and prevail... John, 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…

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  Mobilization Alert · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Major pressure on the Senate

Our democracy is fundamentally important but dangerously fragile... John, let me be brief but urgent: our action in the coming weeks will make all the difference for the future of our democracy. That’s because right now, we have a fast-closing window of opportunity to build…

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  Fix The Filibuster · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 2:06 PM

We can't sacrifice our democracy to McConnell's filibuster

So long as Mitch McConnell is allowed to hold our nation’s priorities hostage by abusing the Senate’s rules, Congress will remain largely gridlocked... John, the Senate filibuster -- and any elected officials who still defend it -- are putting our democracy in grave danger. …

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  National Popular Vote · [email protected]

December 26, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Our plan to fix the broken Electoral College

The antiquated “winner-take-all” Electoral College system must be changed so that voters in all 50 states have a say in choosing our president... John -- time and time again, we see the same problems in every single presidential election: Candidates spend almost all of the…

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  No Article V Convention · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Secret plan to rewrite our Constitution

The progress they’ve already made should strike fear in the heart of every American... John, here’s a little-known fact about who is in charge of the dangerous, far-right plot to call a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention to amend the U.S. Constitution: It’s none…

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  Fair Maps 2022 · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 2:11 PM

New legislative maps coming soon

Extreme partisan and racial 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 for the next decade. And quite frankly, how much of an effort you and I make could very well impact that futur…

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