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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Marathon election continues in Georgia

What's been going on in Georgia ahead of the runoff John, with all eyes on Georgia’s Senate runoff election, I’m writing to let you know a little about what’s been going on in our state. The team here at Common Cause Georgia spent all year leading up to the general election …
  GA Runoff Alert · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 1:34 AM

Preparing for Georgia Senate runoff

With all eyes on Georgia, we need to train, equip, and place the surge of volunteers we’re expecting John, it’s Aunna from Common Cause Georgia here writing with an update on our preparations for the Georgia runoff race. The entire team at Common Cause Georgia has been hard …
  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 6:52 PM

Facebook just announced they WON'T fact-check Donald Trump

We can’t stand by while platforms like Twitter are overrun with extremists and lies. BREAKING: Trump just officially filed to run for president again – and now, Facebook is telling its team to no longer fact-check anything he says. [1] John, I don’t need to tell you how dange…
  Trump Legal Update · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 2:27 AM

Donald Trump is running for president

Donald Trump believes that running for president will save himself from criminal liability – even telling his team that as president, it would be “tough for politically motivated prosecutors to ‘get to [him]’.” John, nobody is above the law – and Donald Trump’s decision to run…
  Georgia Runoff Alert · [email protected]
November 13, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Sponsor a volunteer for Georgia's runoff

As the entire nation’s eyes turn to Georgia’s Senate runoff I’m writing to you because we need your help John, 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 pr…
  Sign The Petition · [email protected]
November 12, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Trump sues the Jan 6 Committee

Donald Trump just SUED the January 6th House Committee, his latest attempt to dodge testimony and hide the truth about his role in the deadly attack on our Capitol. John – Donald Trump just SUED the January 6th House Committee, his latest attempt to dodge testimony and hide t…
  GA Senate Update · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Georgia Senate runoff update

Our team here in Georgia must dramatically increase the volume, scope, and speed of our nonpartisan Election Protection program John, this marathon election year isn’t over yet. Our team here in Georgia must dramatically increase the volume, scope, and speed of our nonpartis…
  Georgia Senate Update · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Volunteers in Georgia

As the entire nation’s eyes turn to Georgia’s Senate runoff I’m writing to you because we need your help John, 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 pr…
  Democracy Briefing · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 2:34 AM

Another live election update

The message from Common Cause’s voting rights experts is clear: We The People came through big for democracy. John, as we learn more from yesterday’s election, I wanted to send over this update from our team with what we know so far. And the message from Common Cause’s voting…
  Election Protection Update · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 10:38 PM

A message from our team

I wanted to rush you this real-time update to let you know the work your support is making possible today. John, Common Cause staff and volunteers are on the ground right now protecting voters in key states – and I wanted to rush you this real-time update to let you know the w…
  Common Cause · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 1:21 PM

Information for today's elections

It’s up to each of us to ensure free, fair, and trustworthy elections – and that is especially important this year... John, I’m sending this Election Day email to make sure you see all of the tools and resources that Common Cause is making available to voters this year. It’s…
  Common Cause · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 11:31 PM

THURSDAY: Election Debrief

Join us this coming Thursday, November 10th, for a special Election Debrief with Common Cause's voting and elections experts... John, whatever tomorrow's Election Day holds in store, I want you to know that Common Cause is ready to protect your rights and mine. Over the next …
  Election Protection Update · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Help voters as they head to the polls

Voters may find themselves facing new obstacles at the ballot box tomorrow Election Day Countdown: John, this is the final push before Election Day. We’re making sure we’re prepared for any outcome — including if election deniers dispute the results of this election or fals…
  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 1:33 PM

We're running out of time to train volunteers

Make an impact on this year’s elections Election Day Countdown: Election day is just 2 days away, John, and we’re training and placing Election Protection volunteers up until the last second. We’re going to make sure every vote is counted this year, but we need your help to…
  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Re: Sponsor a volunteer before it's too late

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. …
  Donald Trump Watch · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Trump's latest scheme

Over the past few months, Trump has mobilized extremist attorneys and dark money groups – all towards a desperate attempt to reverse any results he doesn’t like. John, this is outrageous: Donald Trump’s disinformation machine is already preparing to call to overturn midterm el…
  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Election day is less than a week away

Hey there, John, it’s me again. You might have seen another email from me these past few weeks letting you know how you can cut through the noise this election season and make a real, measurable impact on hundreds of voters. I’m reaching out again because we’re in the home s…
  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 —…