Article V Alert · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 2:40 PM

BREAKING: Article V proponent crashed our webinar

In a so-called “exclusive” article, COS called me out by name BREAKING NEWS: A member of the Convention of States – one of the main groups behind the plot to gut our Constitution – kindly joined our online members-only meeting on Article V. In a so-called “exclusive” article…

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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Hold the Supreme Court accountable

Add Your Name: The Supreme Court’s new “code of conduct” falls short of what we need. Demand REAL, enforceable ethics standards today >> BREAKING: The Supreme Court has finally adopted a code of conduct – after more than 100,000 Common Cause members demanded one follow…

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  Fox Fee Update · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 2:37 PM

We won't pay for Fox's election lies

John, we just hand-delivered over 165,000 petition signatures to Comcast, sending a clear message: Americans demand cable providers reject the Fox Fee. Why? Because we’re tired of paying for Fox News’ lies. You see, Fox charges cable companies over three times the market r…

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  Election Protection Update · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Election Day recap

Thank you... John, yesterday and all year long, you helped Common Cause make a huge impact for voters. Thank you. I’ll be honest: I was worried that with the presidential race dominating everyone’s attention, folks would have a hard time focusing on the very real and very imp…

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  NPV Alert · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 2:44 PM

We're going all in to pass National Popular Vote

There’s still time to pass National Popular Vote in Michigan John, good news: Michigan is expected to stay in session until THIS FRIDAY. That means we have one more opportunity to get National Popular Vote passed in the state – which would put us just 50 electoral votes away …

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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 2:37 PM

We need your help to place every volunteer

We’re running out of time to place every volunteer John, Election Day is tomorrow. I wanted to make sure you saw this: John, we’re training and placing our Election Protection volunteers for this year’s elections until the last minute – but we need your help to pull this off…

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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Last chance to sponsor a volunteer

We’re running out of time to place every volunteer John, we’re training and placing our Election Protection volunteers for this year’s elections until the last minute – but we need your help to pull this off in the next few days. I’m truly inspired by how many people recogniz…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 1:31 AM

George Santos avoids expulsion

John: George Santos just avoided expulsion from Congress – despite his long record of dishonesty, fraud, and corruption. [1]   But here’s the simple truth – Santos needs to be held accountable for repeatedly lying to his constituents and the House of Representatives. Add yo…

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  Volunteer Update · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Sponsor an Election Protection volunteer

We’re working year round to keep our elections working John, did you see this? John, if your state isn’t holding elections this year, it’s understandable you’re not thinking about voting right now. But here at Common Cause, we’re working year round to keep our elections wor…

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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 1:32 PM

We can't afford to turn away volunteers

Election Day is just days away and we’re rapidly scaling up our work John, the clock is ticking – Election Day is just days away and we’re rapidly scaling up our work to train and place Election Protection volunteers in time. And our work couldn’t be more important. Anti-vote…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Fixing the broken Electoral College

I’m asking Common Cause members like you from across the country to lend their voices to this effort. John, I’m writing to you from Michigan, where we could soon become the next state to join the National Popular Vote Compact. And if we do, this national effort to fix the bro…

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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 1:39 PM

We need your help to train volunteers

This is our chance to get hands-on experience for the landscape we’ll be working with in 2024. John, it’s crunch-time for this year’s elections – but that may have been easy to miss if you’re not living in one of the states holding an off-year election. For our team here at C…

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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Help us train Election Protection volunteers

We’re working year round to keep our elections working John, if your state isn’t holding elections this year, it’s understandable you’re not thinking about voting right now. But here at Common Cause, we’re working year round to keep our elections working – including fielding …

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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Election denier chosen for Speaker of the House

John, House Republicans just chose their election denial ringleader to be Speaker. Common Cause is ready to stand vigilant about whatever's next – but we'll need your help. You might not have heard of Representative (and now Speaker) Mike Johnson (R-LA) before – but you shoul…

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  Common Cause Action Team · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 5:38 PM

TONIGHT: Article V online briefing

John, I hope you can join us this evening to learn how you and I can STOP the Article V plot to steal away our most sacred rights. RSVP now and join us at 8 p.m. Eastern! I'll be there! Join Common Cause for our monthly webinar series! Each month, we will host a webinar and b…

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  Disinformation Alert · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Our new report on disinformation

The distressing truth exposed in Common Cause’s new report John, 2022 proved Trump’s Big Lie is here to stay – which means we need to be ready to fight back next year. That’s because right now, the same sinister forces responsible for conspiracy-fueled voting restrictions an…

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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Trump is not above the law

BREAKING: Donald Trump is officially under a gag order – after spending months attacking the witnesses and public servants who are holding him accountable for trying to overturn the 2020 election. [1] This is an extraordinary move – but so is everything about this case, where…

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  NPV Alert · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 1:09 PM

The solution to our Electoral College problem

We are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. John, did you see this? John, we are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. Our next critical step in this fight for a better democracy is happening in Michigan. But we …

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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Trump is not above the law

BREAKING: Donald Trump is officially under a gag order – after spending months attacking the witnesses and public servants who are holding him accountable for trying to overturn the 2020 election. [1] This is an extraordinary move – but so is everything about this case, where…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 7:35 PM

We can’t trust George Santos

Add Your Name: Congress must pass the Freedom to Vote Act. Serial liar George Santos has just been charged with 10 new counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, identity theft, and falsifying campaign finance records. His official response to this indictment? "It wasn't me!" [1] B…

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  Redistricting Report Card · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Did your state's maps make the grade?

Dear John, Every eligible voter deserves to be heard – and have our voices matter in selecting the people and policies that affect our family, friends, and community. And as I'm sure you know, the way our voting maps are drawn makes a major difference. That's why Common Cau…

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  Court Case Update · [email protected]

October 8, 2023 at 1:35 PM

An update on our Florida lawsuit

Our trial ended just last week. Hi John, Our trial to STOP Ron DeSantis’s attacks on Black votes and Black voices ended just last week. And our case has created a lot of buzz! Even being highlighted by news outlets like NPR and Politico. Common Cause and NAACP representative…

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  Expose ALEC · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 8:41 PM

We're protesting a major corporate-funded gala

We're preparing to protest a major corporate-funded gala John, as I write you, Common Cause is preparing to protest a major corporate-funded right-wing gala here in Washington D.C. We know that 32 corporations, including household names like UPS, have signed on to sponsor th…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Re: You're Invited! Join us in D.C. tomorrow

John, did you see my message yesterday? I hope you'll join us at the National Portrait Gallery on Wednesday at 5:30pm! RSVP here to let us know you're coming. John, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) – the group behind almost all of the worst bills we’ve seen i…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 4:47 PM

You're Invited! Join us in D.C.

John, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) – the group behind almost all of the worst bills we’ve seen in the past decade – are gathering in D.C. this October to celebrate 50 years of extremism. They want to use their corporate-funded influence to drown out everyd…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 10:24 PM

A disastrous shutdown

John, unless Congress takes immediate action, we’re heading for another government shutdown. With under two days to pass a bill that would fund our government, Speaker Kevin McCarthy would rather appease the most extreme members of his party than keep our government open. B…

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  NPV Update · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 2:09 PM

National Popular Vote is closer than you think

We are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. John, we are on the cusp of a major victory to fix our broken Electoral College. Our next critical step in this fight for a better democracy is happening in Michigan. But we have to get Michigan lawma…

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  Article V Update · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Only 6 states away

I testified before Congress against this dangerous plot to put our rights up for grabs John, many Americans are unaware of this MAJOR threat that could gut your rights and mine. That’s why I testified before Congress against a dangerous plot to put our rights to free speech,…

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  Litigation Alert · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 1:29 PM

We're suing over this voting map

Our trial starts TOMORROW... John, our court case suing the state of Florida over its blatant gerrymandering starts TOMORROW. We need your help to win this case. Can I count on you to rush a gift of $3 or more to help us cover the costs of this trial and secure a better demo…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Film screening re: ALEC in D.C.

John, Please join us for a special gathering in D.C. this coming Monday, October 2nd: “Defending the Right to Protest: Anti-Boycott Bills and the Role of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)” The evening event will include a screening of Just Vision’s award-winnin…

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  Survey Response Requested · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM

NEW: Take our member survey!

Help us make critical decisions about how we can most effectively protect our democracy. John, we’re calling on our most dedicated supporters to give input on our top priorities and campaign strategy going forward. Will you help out? Common Cause is powered by grassroots supp…

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  Stephen Spaulding, Common Cause · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Major win today for our democracy

John, this summer, more than 15,000 Common Cause members signed on to our formal comment to a federal agency against gambling in our elections – boosted by many other Common Cause members who sent their own comments opposing the plan. Why? Because giving Wall Street and othe…

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  Ariel Singleton, Common Cause · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 6:33 PM

You're Invited: Webinar Tomorrow!

John, it’s National Voter Registration Day – but you and I both know the work to protect voters has to continue year round. We’re facing an alarming surge of voter suppression and anti-democracy power grabs across the country in states like Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Happy National Voter Registration Day, John!

John, voting is our chance to have a say in the future of our families and communities. And today, on National Voter Registration Day, we have our work cut out for us. As a Common Cause member, you might be more up to speed, but did you know 1 in 4 Americans isn’t registered …

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  Litigation Alert · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 1:47 PM

8 days until our trial starts

We’re suing the state of Florida... John, we’re suing the state of Florida to ensure ALL voters have the same opportunity to elect a candidate who shares their experience – regardless of what they look like or where they live. Right now, Black Floridians are being silenced b…

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  NPV Update · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Supreme Court nominations, declarations of war, executive orders

I’m going all in to pass National Popular Vote. Lifelong Supreme Court nominations. Declarations of war. Executive orders. John, it’s no secret that the President of the United States has a lot of power that shapes our lives well after they’ve left office. With all that pow…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 2:15 PM

You're invited! RSVP for our Digital Democracy Activists Meeting

John, we’re facing a critical moment to hold Fox News accountable — and we need your help. Over 90,000 Common Cause members like you have already signed on to tell cable companies we won’t accept the Fox Fee anymore – the massively inflated rate that Fox News demands from cabl…

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  Expose ALEC · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 1:41 PM

ALEC drowning out the voices of The People

ALEC is undermining our democracy by drowning out the voices of The People in favor of corporations. John, 12 years ago, a whistleblower alerted us to an organization pushing extreme legislation through states across the country. From this leak, we helped expose how companie…

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  Urgent NPV Update · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Long-awaited Electoral College reform

There’s just 2 days left to get Michigan lawmakers to prioritize passing NPV John, right now, we have the chance to secure a major win towards fixing the broken Electoral College. But time is ticking – and there’s just 2 days left to get Michigan lawmakers to prioritize passi…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court

John, the Supreme Court has an ethics problem. All summer, we’ve seen scandal after scandal from our highest court, with billionaires and megadonors funding everything from luxury vacations to family members’ tuition. But with no enforceable code of conduct demanding better,…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 10:00 PM

#MOW60 - Saturday in D.C.

John, can you join us this Saturday in D.C.? We’ll be marching alongside Martin Luther King lll, Arndrea Waters King, Yolanda Renee King, Drum Major Institute, National Action Network, and more on at the Lincoln Memorial for the 60th Anniversary March on Washington. The civi…

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  Ariel Singleton, Common Cause · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 1:37 PM

How we protect our freedom to vote

John, are you ready to put a stop to the far right’s assault on our freedom to vote? The Freedom to Vote Act has just been reintroduced in Congress – an important solution to protect voters against voter suppression, end partisan gerrymandering, and break the grip of big money…

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  ALEC Alert · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 1:44 PM

ALEC's funders are pulling out

Our strategy to stop ALEC by ripping away its secrecy works. UPS. State Farm Insurance. Former President George W. Bush. You might be wondering what these names have to do with you – or our democracy for that matter. All three of them are involved with ALEC – a secretive gr…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

August 19, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Fox News covering for Donald Trump

Fox News is spreading these lies on your dime – even if you don’t watch Fox. John, ever since Donald Trump’s latest indictment – where a grand jury charged him for trying to overturn our 2020 election results – Fox News has been scrambling. They’re desperate to cover for his …

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  Unprecedented Charges · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Hold Trump accountable

Trump-aligned extremists have shown they’ll target anyone who refutes his lies or tries to hold the former President accountable. John, former President Donald Trump has just been indicted… AGAIN. A grand jury of everyday Americans just indicted him on thirteen counts for his…

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  commoncause.org · [email protected]

August 12, 2023 at 1:03 PM

NEW: Major website refresh

We want to hear from you about your ideas for a new Common Cause website! John – Common Cause members like you power everything we do, from protecting the right to vote… to limiting corporate influence on our democracy… to holding politicians accountable. That’s why we want t…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Ohio is only the beginning, John​!

John, you’ve just helped us accomplish something extraordinary here in Ohio – with nationwide implications. On Tuesday, voters turned out in overwhelming numbers to REJECT an extreme, partisan power grab: where Ohio Republicans were trying to rig the ballot initiative process…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

August 7, 2023 at 6:29 PM

I won't pay for Fox's election lies

Fox News is spreading these lies on your dime – even if you don’t watch Fox. John, ever since Donald Trump’s latest indictment – where a grand jury charged him for trying to overturn our 2020 election results – Fox News has been scrambling. They’re desperate to cover for his…

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  January 6th Accountability · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 12:07 AM

Trump just got indicted for trying to overturn 2020

These charges are unprecedented, but so are the events that led to them. John, Donald Trump has just been criminally charged for trying to overturn the 2020 election. [1] No one is above the law – and today, Trump is finally facing charges for his relentless, disinformation-…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Our grassroots strategy to STOP Article V

Article V could be used to shred our First Amendment rights, enact even more barriers to vote, gut environmental protections, and so much more. John summer is in full swing and many state legislative sessions have recessed or altogether ended for the year. But my work to sto…

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