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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 2:05 PM

How we're fighting voter suppression in states like Texas and Georgia

This is how you can make the most impact this Election Day Election Day Countdown: John, from laws meant to confuse and suppress voters in Texas and Georgia to forced limitations on vote by mail in Delaware and Wisconsin, you’ve seen the partisan efforts to deny our right t…
  Sponsor a Volunteer · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 1:34 PM

We can't afford to turn away volunteers

Voters may find themselves facing new obstacles at the ballot box this fall John, we’re rushing to train as many Election Protection volunteers as we can before Election Day. But we only have a week left, and we can’t do this without your help. John, millions of voters may …
  Election Protection Update · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 8:23 PM

You're running out of time to sponsor a volunteer

Cut through the noise and make an impact this Election Day John, we’re just 8 DAYS away from Election Day, and I wanted to make sure you saw this email: It’s crunch time for this year’s midterm election, although, I’m sure you know that already, John. I mean, how could you…
  Stop Voter Suppression · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 1:31 PM

You're running out of time to sponsor a volunteer

Cut through the noise and make an impact this Election Day It’s crunch time for this year’s midterm election, although, I’m sure you know that already, John. I mean, how could you miss the dozens of political emails flooding your inbox right now? Most of them asking you to s…
  Fight Voter Suppression · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 1:34 PM

Sponsor an Election Protection volunteer

Make an impact on this year’s elections The clock is ticking, John, and we still have hundreds of volunteers left to train before Election Day. We can’t do this without you. John, I’m writing to let you know about the smartest way you can make an impact on this year’s elect…
  Fight for Free and Fair Elections · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 1:32 PM

We're falling behind and need your help

There's much to be done to protect voters before Election Day John, we’re in the final week before Election Day, but there is still much that must be done to protect voters. You see, I manage Common Cause’s Election Protection work and our team has been working nonstop to de…
  Defend Democracy Alert · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Major voter enthusiasm

We need to mobilize like never before for Election Day John, I’m writing to alert you — with less than three weeks left in the election — I’m worried by what I’ve seen so far. Let me be clear: I believe we can and will do what it takes to make sure every vote counts this yea…
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 1:32 PM

NEW: Steve Bannon sentenced to time in prison

Bannon is just the latest in a long line of Trump cronies who must be held accountable for their blatant attack on our democracy. BREAKING NEWS, John – Trump accomplice Steve Bannon has just been sentenced to 4 months in prison and fined $6,500. [1] That’s right: Bannon is fin…
  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Sponsoring a volunteer could make a difference for dozens of voters

Voters may find themselves facing new obstacles at the ballot box this fall John, millions of voters may find themselves facing new obstacles at the ballot box this fall. Don’t worry — we have a plan to fight back no matter what’s thrown their way. Since we launched our Prot…
  Election Day Countdown · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 1:33 PM

We might not be able to train all these volunteers without you

This is how you can make the most impact this Election Day John, I can imagine what your email inbox looks like right now. Tons of emails telling you this midterm election is the most important yet, and asking for your help to elect leaders that will fight for our democracy. …
  Make A Difference · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 1:32 PM

A major difference for voters

It's imperative we field as many dedicated Election Protectors as possible John, I’ve seen firsthand how our nonpartisan pro-voter volunteers make a difference at the polls. Helping a first-time voter find their polling place and prepare the identification they need. Walking…
  Sponsor a Volunteer · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 1:35 PM

How you can make a difference on election day

Make an impact on this year’s elections John, I’m writing to let you know about the smartest way you can make an impact on this year’s elections. With hugely important races up and down the ballot, candidates are projected to spend almost $10 billion this year. But unfortuna…
  Litigation Alert · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Stop a terrifying attack on free and fair elections

This could be the most frightening ruling to emerge from the coming Supreme Court term – which is why we need to get to work now. BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court just announced oral arguments this December in our potentially precedent-shattering case – where far-right state …
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Accountability for election sabotage

Bannon is just the latest in a long line of Trump cronies who must be held accountable for their blatant attack on our democracy. John, this is huge: federal prosecutors just recommended that Steve Bannon be sentenced to six months in prison and fined $200,000 for refusing to …
  Susannah Goodman, Common Cause · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Great news for D.C.

Yesterday, the Council of the District of Columbia unanimously passed the Elections Modernization Amendment Act. John, I'm coming to you with great news for the expansion of voting rights in Washington, D.C. Yesterday, the Council of the District of Columbia unanimously passe…
  Protect the Vote 2022 · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 3:36 PM

Our response to voter suppression

I need your help to fight back against voter suppression 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 voter suppression laws and anti-democracy …
  Jan. 6th Accountability · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 7:23 PM

BREAKING: Trump subpoena incoming

If we don't act now, we could lose this opportunity forever... Big news, John -- NBC News just reported that the January 6th Select Committee will vote to subpoena Donald Trump today, the greatest legal escalation against his corruption that we've seen since this summer's FB…
  Jan. 6th Accountability · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM

BREAKING: Trump subpeona incoming

If we don't act now, we could lose this opportunity forever... Big news, John -- NBC News just reported that the January 6th Select Committee will vote to subpeona Donald Trump today, the greatest legal escalation against his corruption that we've seen since this summer's FB…
  Mar-A-Lago Alert · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Petition: Trump's call to the Supreme Court

Every step of the way, the ex-president has tried to interfere with, slow down, and discredit this crucial investigation. John, it seems that Donald Trump will try ANYTHING to avoid being held accountable for stashing White House documents – including classified files – at Mar…
  2022 Midterms Alert · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Last-minute voting changes

Our nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers provide a friendly pro-voter face to help affected citizens cast their ballot... John, we know what’s coming: last-minute changes and dirty tricks designed to suppress voters. We’re already seeing it happen in states like Texas…
  NO Constitutional Convention · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Utter constitutional chaos

We must not – and will not – let these extremists rewrite our Constitution... John, I know you are hearing from a lot of worthy causes today, but I wanted to bring this to your attention: Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand …
  Article V Alert · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 1:36 PM

An extremely dangerous power grab

Many constitutional experts believe this is the least known but greatest present threat to our democracy. Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between us and a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention – an event unprecede…
  Supreme Court Litigation · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 1:50 PM

A new threat to fair elections

I’m committing additional resources – to not just to argue and win this case in court, but to back our legal team up with millions of people mobilized to hold on to our rights and our democracy... John, you’ve already heard from me how important Common Cause’s upcoming Supre…
  USPS Alert · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Petition: The Board of Governors must fire DeJoy

Since taking office, DeJoy has done nothing but try to bring the Postal Service to a grinding halt. John, have you heard about Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s latest plan to sabotage the USPS? DeJoy – the GOP mega-donor who was handpicked by Donald Trump to run the Postal S…
  Supreme Court Litigation · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 2:12 PM

The Supreme Court will hear our case this winter...

I’m committing additional resources – to not just to argue and win this case in court, but to back our legal team up with millions of people mobilized to hold on to our rights and our democracy... John, you’ve already heard from me how important Common Cause’s upcoming Suprem…
  Check Your Registration · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Important message for voters

All of us should have a say in the people and policies that will shape the future for our families, our community, and this country. TODAY: Take just two minutes to double-check your voter registration status >> CHECK MY STATUS John – every year, voters across the cou…
  Supreme Court Update · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 1:15 PM

This case could upend our elections

This could be the most frightening ruling to emerge from the coming Supreme Court term – which is why we need to get to work now, and not wait until the Supreme Court makes its decision next year. John, did you see this legal update? John, I must alert you to a terrifying n…
  Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power · [email protected]
September 18, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Working for democracy on my campus

As I prepare to start my first semester at Harvard Law School, I wanted to reflect on and share some of my highlights as a Democracy Fellow during my senior year... Hi John, My name is Christina Williams, I am an alumna of the Common Cause HBCU Democracy Fellowship Program i…
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 6:12 PM

Hold Lindsey Graham accountable

Senator Graham has repeatedly proven that his loyalty to Trump will always come before the good of our democracy. Sign Now: Hold Lindsey Graham accountable for trying to help Trump overturn the 2020 election – then hide the evidence >> John, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC…
  STOP Gerrymandering · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 2:08 PM

This case could upend our elections

This could be the most frightening ruling to emerge from the coming Supreme Court term – which is why we need to get to work now, and not wait until the Supreme Court makes its decision next year. John, I must alert you to a terrifying new attack on our right to free and fair…
  Protect the Vote 2022 · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 11:32 PM

All hands on deck to assist voters

TAKE ACTION: The election is just around the corner. Sign up as an Election Protection volunteer today >> John, did you know we’re just one month away from the start of early voting in some states? That’s right: the general election is coming up fast, so we’re already …
  Our Democracy 2022 · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 3:32 PM

New: Candidate survey on democracy

Every candidate for Congress should be on the record – and make concrete commitments to protect and strengthen our democracy. John, we’re just 8 weeks away from the first election since January 6th – which is why it’s vitally important we know where candidates for office stan…
  Protect the Vote 2022 · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 1:27 PM

Volunteers make the difference

John, Common Cause members like you are volunteering in droves to protect voters this fall. Will you make sure we can support this unprecedented volunteer effort? With your help, we’ve already scaled up our nonpartisan voter protection campaign — the largest in the country —…
  January 6th Alert · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 1:11 PM

Insurrectionsts shouldn't hold public office

This landmark ruling is a HUGE victory for accountability and defending democracy – among the most important legal responses against January 6th insurrectionists to date... John, we got a MAJOR response to this week's important update, please read below: Dear John, I ha…
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Petition: Overturn Citizens United

We cannot let self-interested billionaires like Seid, the Kochs, and others speak for us in our democracy. SIGN NOW: Congress must pass the DISCLOSE Act and overturn Citizens United >> John, breaking news: an ultra-conservative businessman just made possibly the largest…
  Legal Update · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 1:41 PM

This could bar Trump from holding office

This landmark ruling is a HUGE victory for accountability and defending democracy – among the most important legal responses against January 6th insurrectionists to date... Dear John, I have great news about a major new court ruling Common Cause and our New Mexico partners …
  Election Protection 2022 · [email protected]
September 4, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Protect voters in your community

TAKE ACTION: Do your part to stop voter suppression by signing up as an Election Protection volunteer today >> We’re just a few short months away from the 2022 general election, when millions of voters will encounter harsh new anti-voter laws for the first time. Voters …
  Voter Protection Update · [email protected]
September 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Our rights at stake

John, did you catch President Biden’s speech on Thursday? His message was clear: Our democracy is under attack. We couldn’t agree more. You and I have watched in horror as, after losing the 2020 presidential election, former President Trump whipped up a vocal minority of hi…
  Protect Data Privacy · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Can you write to your lawmakers today?

We now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ensure our data is protected online... John, Privacy rights are civil rights, which are crucial to a functioning democracy. But for too long, we’ve had no federal law to stop Big Tech and other companies from using our pers…
  STOP the Anti-Voter Noise · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 1:57 PM

Volunteers backed by our nationwide network

John, will you help protect voters across the country this year? Here’s why your action is urgently needed. Fringe right-wing election deniers have launched a nationwide campaign of disinformation, confusion, and even attempts at intimidation. Their efforts will only intensi…
  STOP Voter Suppression · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 12:51 PM

New voters are key to a healthy democracy

John, imagine you just turned 18 and are excited to cast your first vote this fall. You turned in your voter registration before the deadline, researched the candidates on your ballot, and are ready to do your civic duty. But then, when you get to your polling center, your n…
  STOP Election Deniers · [email protected]
August 27, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Lowering the temperature this election cycle

John, you and I both know there are right-wing opportunists whose political strategy is to sow chaos in our elections. Here’s how Common Cause plans to turn down the temperature and stop them. It’s a familiar playbook: In states like Georgia, Texas, and Florida, politicians …
  Sign This Petition · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 1:55 PM

Fire Louis DeJoy

On top of raising prices, closing post offices, slowing our mail delivery, and more – DeJoy is now planning to drastically shrink the USPS workforce. John, have you heard about Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s latest plan to sabotage the USPS? Earlier this month, DeJoy – the …
  NO Constitutional Convention · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 12:54 PM

Far-right billionaires want this

Many constitutional experts believe this is the least known but greatest present threat to our democracy. Just six states. That’s right, just SIX! That’s the tiny number of states that stand between us and a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention – an event unprecede…
  Protect the Vote 2022 · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 1:59 PM

A crucial line of defense for voters

John, Common Cause members like you are volunteering in droves to protect voters this fall. Will you make sure we can support this unprecedented volunteer effort? With your help, we’ve already scaled up our nonpartisan voter protection campaign — the largest in the country —…
  STOP Election Sabotage · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Good news from Colorado

Colorado just encountered the first high-profile election denial of the 2022 election cycle. John, did you see this important message from last week about our resilient election system? With your help, we'll turn out volunteers in force this November — so that we're ready for…
  Nobody Is Above The Law · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Search warrant at Mar-A-Lago

Your action today will help us ensure that NOBODY is above the law, especially not Donald Trump. John, Trump and his defenders are desperately lashing out after the FBI executed a search warrant at his Mar-A-Lago home on Monday night. We must escalate our efforts in response …
  Trump Accountability Alert · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 6:34 PM

NEW: FBI at Mar-A-Lago

Right now, we must show we are united in demanding Trump be held accountable for his actions... BREAKING NEWS: Last night, the FBI executed a search warrant at Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate [1] -- a stark reminder that NOBODY is above the law, not even the former president. Predi…
  Election Protection Update · [email protected]
August 7, 2022 at 1:21 PM

Election denial defeated in Colorado

Colorado just encountered the first high-profile election denial of the 2022 election cycle. John, Colorado just encountered the first high-profile election denial of the 2022 election cycle. The great news? The system worked and defused false allegations. Now let’s keep fig…
  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Petition: Prosecute Donald Trump

The January 6th Committee has meticulously laid out evidence proving that Trump knew he lost the 2020 election but pressed forward anyway with a multi-pronged, illegal plot to overturn the results. John, Donald Trump must be prosecuted for his role in the January 6th attack on…