Electoral College Update · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 1:34 PM

NPV victory is in sight

NPV will bring much needed reform to our presidential elections. John, as I write you, Common Cause Michigan is working around the clock to pass the solution to our broken Electoral College. But we need your help. I’m talking about National Popular Vote – an agreement betwee…

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  Stop Article V · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Stop Idaho's Article V bill

Idaho is considering a bill that could gut our Constitution and the rights it protects. John, as I write you, Idaho is considering a bill that could gut our Constitution and the rights it protects. If this bill passes, only 5 states will stand between you, me, and utter const…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Petition: Donald Trump is not above the law

Add Your Name: Donald Trump is NOT above the law and must be held accountable. John, a Georgia judge just dismissed three charges against former President Trump in his election interference case [1] – and his supporters are already seizing this opportunity to demand the judg…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Tell Speaker Johnson: take REAL action for voting rights

Tell Speaker Johnson and Congressional Republicans: We don’t need your applause, we need your ACTION! John, when President Biden paid tribute to the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis during his State of the Union address, Speaker Mike Johnson stood up and clapped. But r…

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  Sponsor a Volunteer · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 1:33 PM

We're already training Election Protection volunteers

We’re up against a lot this November. John, how far can $50 get you today? A full tank of gas, depending on where you live (sorry Californians!) Maybe a small appliance, like a new coffee maker. Or lunch delivered to your door. Now, what if I told you that your $50 could inst…

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  Senate Action Alert · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 4:07 PM

In honor of Rep. John Lewis

Tell the Senate: protect EVERY American’s right to vote by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act >> TAKE ACTION John, are you ready to put a stop to the far-right’s assault on our freedom to vote? Anti-democracy extremists have committed to an all-out a…

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  Disqualify Trump Update · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Supreme Court sides with Trump

This is a dark day for our country. John, today’s Supreme Court ruling to let Trump off the hook for January 6th could usher in a dark era for our democracy – but it doesn’t have to. That’s because anybody who needed a wake-up call about what’s at stake in 2024 just got one …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 3, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Two big wins for our democracy

Two very exciting wins for our democracy John, I’m writing to share two very exciting wins for our democracy. First, it’s finally official: Wisconsin’s rigged voting maps – notorious as among the worst in the country – are finally gone for good! I don’t need to tell you how bi…

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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]

March 2, 2024 at 2:32 PM

We have to scale up our volunteer training program

Millions of 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 launch…

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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM

My first week at Common Cause

I want to hear directly from Common Cause supporters like you! John, I wanted you to be the first to know this is my first official week as President & CEO of Common Cause. Because you are one of our most dedicated supporters, I wanted to reach out personally. And as …

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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Our volunteers are already out in the field

We already have hundreds of volunteers out in the field John, with 9 months to go before this year’s presidential elections, sponsoring an Election Protection volunteer might be the furthest thing from your mind. But I’m here to let you know that we already have hundreds of v…

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  Volunteer Training Update · [email protected]

February 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Make an impact on dozens of voters

The smartest way you can 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 over $10 billion t…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Petition: Protect the USPS

Add Your Name: Fire Donald Trump’s hand-picked Postmaster General and stop his efforts to slow down our mail >> ADD MY NAME John, if you’ve noticed that your mail is taking longer and longer to arrive, you’re not alone – and under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s lead…

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  NPV Update · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Just 65 electoral votes away...

We are closer than ever to fixing the broken Electoral College. John, we are closer than ever to fixing the broken Electoral College. Last year, Common Cause members like you sent messages, called legislators, and donated to pass National Popular Vote in Minnesota – the grou…

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  Volunteer Update · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Expensive, time-consuming, but absolutely necessary

We’re up against 17 new restrictive voting laws John, you might be thinking – with 9 months to go before Election Day, we have plenty of time to prepare. But the truth is, our work here at Common Cause is already well underway, and there is still much that must be done right n…

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  Government Surveillance Alert · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Take action to protect your privacy rights

We shouldn’t have to risk secret government surveillance just for exercising our rights. Take Action: Tell Congress to SHUT DOWN dangerous government surveillance legislation >> TAKE ACTION Right now, government agencies are exploiting legal loopholes to secretly spy …

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  Election Protection Alert · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 2:34 PM

We're up against 17 new restrictive voting laws

You can make all the difference in a first-time or long-time voter’s experience John, I can imagine what your email inbox looks like right now. Tons of emails telling you this year’s election is the most important yet, and asking for your help to elect leaders that will fight…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 11:05 PM

NEW: Trump is asking SCOTUS for immunity

BREAKING: Donald Trump is appealing his immunity case to the U.S. Supreme Court – effectively asking the high court to give him a “free pass” for any crimes he committed while in office. [1] This means that whether or not Trump can be held accountable for Jan. 6th will be up…

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  Disqualify Trump · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Re: Common Cause is heading to the Supreme Court

This is a make or break moment for American democracy. John, I wanted to share an update on Donald Trump's disqualification case: Oral arguments have concluded, and the Supreme Court could hand down a decision any day now. We need to be prepared for anything – can I count on …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Trump is asking SCOTUS for a "free pass"

You won't believe the legal argument Trump is using. John, Trump’s legal team just argued to the Supreme Court that even a candidate who is an “admitted insurrectionist” should be able to run for – and win – the presidency. [1] You read that right. Even after a federal cour…

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  Disqualify Trump · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Breaking: Supreme Court case update

I’m astounded by what Trump’s lawyer just claimed John, I just flew in to D.C. to support our legal action to disqualify Donald Trump – being heard at the Supreme Court right now. And I’m astounded by what Trump’s lawyer just claimed. They’re saying openly that even a candidate …

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  Ariel Singleton, Common Cause · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 8:03 PM

You're Invited: Webinar for Common Cause members

John, Join Common Cause and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) for an exclusive webinar this upcoming Tuesday, where we'll unravel the oral arguments surrounding Trump's eligibility for the Colorado ballot. RSVP now to reserve your spot in our "Trump…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Sign Now: Investigate Donald Trump

Trump received millions of dollars from foreign governments while in office. Sign the Petition to demand a FULL investigation >> John, Former President Trump has reportedly pocketed at least $7.8 million from 20 foreign governments during his time in office. [1] And th…

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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]

February 3, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Sponsor an Election Protection Volunteer

The smartest way you can make an impact on this year’s elections. Did you see this, John? 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 t…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Tell DOJ: Investigate AI-driven voter suppression

John, did you see my message? Sign the Petition: The Department of Justice must investigate AI-generated vote suppression in New Hampshire >> John, something alarming happened in New Hampshire this weekend – and I need your help to nip this dangerous new anti-voter t…

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  DISQUALIFY Trump · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 2:04 PM

What we told the Supreme Court

We simply cannot afford to ignore the lessons of the past. John, Common Cause has just filed our brief before the Supreme Court urging them to disqualify Donald Trump under the 14th Amendment. Because your dedication makes our work possible, I wanted to share a few key poin…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 7:10 PM

UPDATE: Our legal action against Trump

Moments ago, Common Cause submitted our brief urging the Supreme Court to DISQUALIFY Trump. John, moments ago, Common Cause submitted our amicus brief to the Supreme Court – where we make the case that Trump must be DISQUALIFIED from the ballot for inciting the Jan. 6th insur…

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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 2:31 PM

How you can make a difference on Election Day

The smartest way you can 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 over $10 billion t…

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  Sign This Petition · [email protected]

January 27, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Congress should work for us, not corporate donors

Special interests are gearing up to spend billions of dollars to influence the 2024 elections. SIGN NOW: Congress must put an end to Big Money’s grip on our democracy >> John, fourteen years ago this week, the 5-4 Citizens United ruling by the Supreme Court opened the f…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Disqualify Donald Trump

Add Your Name: Donald Trump must be disqualified under the 14th Amendment – because he is NOT above the law. John, Trump just made the case to the Supreme Court that the 14th Amendment doesn’t apply to him. You read that right – he’s effectively asking the court to ignore t…

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  Hold Trump Accountable · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Trump must be held accountable for Jan 6

This is a make or break moment for American democracy. John, the Supreme Court will decide any day now whether Donald Trump ought to be held accountable for January 6th. Put simply, this is a make or break moment for American democracy. I’m sure you’re watching this develop …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Tell DOJ: Investigate AI-driven voter suppression

Sign the Petition: The Department of Justice must investigate AI-generated vote suppression in New Hampshire >> John, something alarming happened in New Hampshire this weekend – and I need your help to nip this dangerous new anti-voter tactic in the bud. Voters across…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Our Supreme Court ethics problem

John, did you see my message? John, here’s a simple fact: Supreme Court justices are the only federal judges who aren’t required to follow a binding ethical code. You read that right. Our highest court is held to the lowest ethical standards. And just last week, we saw th…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Our Supreme Court ethics problem

John, here’s a simple fact: Supreme Court justices are the only federal judges who aren’t required to follow a binding ethical code. You read that right. Our highest court is held to the lowest ethical standards. And just last week, we saw the consequences of these low stan…

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  ALEC Alert · [email protected]

January 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM

UPS and State Farm Insurance still support ALEC

ALEC is responsible for some of the most extreme, ultra-conservative state laws passed in the last decade: John, some of the most important upcoming fights for our democracy will happen in the states – not in Washington, D.C. And one major threat is a group you may never hav…

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  Ariel Singleton, Common Cause · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 6:01 PM

You're Invited: Webinar for Common Cause members

John, as technology advances, so does its impact on our elections. That's why I'm reaching out to invite you to Common Cause's exclusive webinar this upcoming Wednesday, where we'll unravel the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our democracy and the 2024 election. R…

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  Article V Update · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 2:39 PM

A dangerous plot brewing behind closed doors

What if you woke up one morning and learned that, overnight, there was a brand new Constitution Dear John, What if you woke up one morning and learned that, overnight, there was a brand new Constitution that banned abortion in all 50 states? Ended Medicare and Social Securi…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

January 16, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Take Action: free and open internet

We must urge the FCC to fully restore Net Neutrality. John, Right now, I need your help to stop corporations like Comcast and Verizon from controlling how we experience the internet and selling our personal information to data brokers. You see, the FCC is moving a proposal t…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Demand Change to Uphold Dr. King's Legacy

Right now, our democracy isn’t living up to Dr. King’s legacy. John, a lot of people talk about democracy, but Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived it. His work represented democracy in action – organizing people together to fight for equity, justice, and a genuine multi-racial d…

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  Stop Article V · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 2:46 PM

A secretive plot to steal away our rights

The Article V Convention is a secretive plot funded by millions in right-wing dark money John, we’re only two weeks into the year and we’re already fighting against 68 bills for an Article V Convention. And with only 6 states standing between you, me, and the Article V plot …

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  Protect This Program · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 5:08 PM

The internet and our democracy

Without our action, millions of households could lose internet access right before the 2024 elections. John, Right now, 23 million Americans are at risk of being kicked off of the internet access they need to participate in our democracy because far-right extremists like Ted …

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  Shop Common Cause · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 7:34 PM

New Year, New Merch

Show your support for democracy in style with your Black Votes Matter shirt, or a Vote Baby Vote onesie for the little ones in your life... John, the Common Cause shop is freshly restocked with NEW MERCH for the new year – grab yours today! You can show your support for de…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

January 6, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Three years ago today

Three years ago today, our nation watched in horror as a violent, extremist mob attacked the U.S. Capitol. John, Three years ago today, our nation watched in horror as a violent, extremist mob attacked the U.S. Capitol. And as I write you, the man who made it happen is trying …

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  Disqualify Trump · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 10:49 PM

Re: BREAKING: Trump disqualification headed to SCOTUS

SCOTUS agrees to hear Trump's appeal John, the Supreme Court agreed to hear this case just moments ago. There's no time to waste: Will you chip in $3 – or whatever you can today – and demand accountability for January 6th? BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump just asked the Supre…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Petition: Clarence Thomas can't be trusted

Here’s a simple fact, John: when the Supreme Court decides whether Donald Trump’s insurrection against our government should disqualify him from office, Justice Clarence Thomas is the furthest thing from a disinterested party. Why? Because his wife Ginni Thomas was involved …

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  Disqualify Trump · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 11:09 PM

BREAKING: Trump disqualification headed to SCOTUS

Donald Trump just asked the Supreme Court to put him back on the Colorado ballot BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump just asked the Supreme Court to put him back on the Colorado ballot – after Common Cause joined the fight to DISQUALIFY him under the 14th Amendment. Now, Common Caus…

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  Common Cause Member Update · [email protected]

January 1, 2024 at 1:55 AM

Double your impact on the causes you care about

Giving to Common Cause means giving back to the other worthy causes you care about. John, as 2023 comes to an end, I’m sure you’re fielding hundreds of requests for donations in your inbox – I’m going through the same myself. It can be overwhelming seeing all these worthy c…

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  Common Cause Update · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Re: We can't afford to scale back

You don’t usually hear directly from me, but I’m the person who’s responsible for... John, we’re just hours away from our final end of year deadline. EMAIL: [email protected] YEAR END CONTRIBUTION: PENDING $100,000 MATCH OFFER: EXPIRES TODAY The above reflects our most…

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  National Popular Vote Update · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Electoral College solution is 65 electoral votes away

We must change the antiquated “winner-take-all” Electoral College system John did you know that two-thirds of voters live in states that 2024 presidential candidates – Democratic and Republican – will likely ignore? Time and time again, we see the same problems in every sin…

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  Common Cause Update · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 9:33 PM

We can't afford to scale back

You don’t usually hear directly from me, but I’m the person who’s responsible for... John, you don’t usually hear directly from me, but I’m the person who’s responsible for making sure Common Cause has the resources we need to protect voters’ rights, win legislative & leg…

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