2024 Candidate Survey · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Who will defend our democracy?

Democracy is on the ballot in 2024. Your voice can make all the difference. John, democracy is on the ballot in 2024 – and your voice can make all the difference. That’s why I’m excited to share with you the first results of our Democracy Survey 2024 – Common Cause’s campaign…

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  Democracy Update · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 6:06 PM

re: the Electoral College

We’re less than 65 electoral votes away from FINALLY fixing the broken Electoral College. John, tomorrow marks two months until Election Day – but did you know that election forecasters are now predicting a serious possibility that the Electoral College could award the presi…

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  NPV Alert · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 2:15 PM

🗳️ Let's Fix the Electoral College Together!

You may already be familiar with this much-needed solution to fix the broken Electoral College. But just in case you’re not... John, today's your last day to claim this special offer: John, did you know that two-thirds of voters live in states that 2024 presidential candida…

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  Constitution Alert · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 1:25 PM

Stop the Article V plot against our Constitution

With only 6 states standing between us and total chaos, we can't afford to lose any ground... John, I hope you saw this message last week: John, did you know that state lawmakers introduced nearly 150 bills this year as part of the shadowy Article V movement? Their goal? B…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 8:18 PM

A disastrous government shutdown

Write to Congress: don’t let election deniers shut down our government >> John, we’re just weeks from a crucial government funding deadline – and missing it means delayed air travel and healthcare, threats to our environment and safety, and furloughs for millions of fed…

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  Claim Your Book · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 3:07 PM

ALEC is responsible for these extreme laws

ALEC is responsible for some of the most notorious state laws passed in the last decade. "Stand Your Ground" gun laws. Article V bills to gut our constitutional rights. Tax breaks for corporations. John, what ties all of these bills together? A little known extremist group o…

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  🏛️ SCOTUS Alert · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Who’s Really Running the Supreme Court?

A frightening long-term strategy to redesign American life. John, Let’s face it. The Supreme Court’s anti-democracy rulings and ethics scandals have shattered the public’s trust in our system of justice. But what if I told you that the Court’s shameful actions recently were a…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Trump indicted AGAIN

BREAKING: Trump was just indicted for a fifth time – add your name to help us ensure NO president is above the law >> John, Donald Trump was just indicted again for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election – with a new grand jury charging him again with the same heino…

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  Say NO To Article V · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Koch-funded Constitutional Chaos

With only 6 states standing between us and total chaos, we can't afford to lose any ground... John, did you know that state lawmakers introduced nearly 150 bills this year as part of the shadowy Article V movement? Their goal? Bring us ever closer to utter Constitutional Ch…

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  Popular Vote Alert · [email protected]

August 24, 2024 at 2:05 PM

The Electoral College is broken

The best way you can help fix our Electoral College problem is by becoming a Guardian for Democracy today. John, did you know that two-thirds of voters live in states that 2024 presidential candidates – Democratic and Republican – are likely to ignore? Time and time again, …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 1:34 PM

A dangerous plot to rewrite our Constitution

Corporate lobbyists want to write their far-right agenda into our Constitution. SIGN NOW: Don’t let far-right extremists write their agenda into our Constitution >> John, well-funded special interests are plotting to throw the U.S. Constitution into chaos – and I need …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 10:09 PM

You're Invited: Webinars for Common Cause members

We all have a role to play in protecting our democracy this year. John, We all have a role to play in protecting our democracy this year – and that’s why I’m excited to invite you to two upcoming Common Cause webinars to empower you with the knowledge and tools to make a diff…

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  Stop Article V · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 1:23 PM

Become a Guardian for Democracy

Just over halfway into 2024, and we’ve already seen nearly 150 bills for Article V. John, you’ve probably seen a few emails from me on the secretive Article V plot to reshape our Constitution. I’m writing you again today because I’m honestly worried at the sheer number of st…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Fix the winner-take-all Electoral College

Are you tired of presidential candidates only focusing on a few battleground states? John, are you tired of presidential candidates only focusing on a few battleground states – and effectively ignoring the rest of the country? That’s the broken Electoral College in action. P…

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  Fix the Electoral College · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Do you support National Popular Vote?

This reform would mean that no one could become president without the majority of Americans’ support. John, I need your help to fix the broken Electoral College. You might already be familiar with our efforts to pass National Popular Vote – but if you’re not, it’s an agree…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Join us tomorrow: Democracy Survey 2024

We must ensure voters know where candidates stand on crucial democracy issues. John, I’m excited to invite you to our upcoming orientation meeting for the Common Cause Democracy Survey 2024 campaign on Tuesday, August 20th, at 2:30 PM EDT. This orientation will provide a com…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 18, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Preventing constitutional chaos

If we don't put up the same level of effort in 2025, or 2026, or 2027 that we did this year, we'll be right back where we started... John, the enemies of democracy plan out their strategy in decades – not months or years. Just look at the shadowy movement to impose an Artic…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Petition: Protect the USPS

The Senate must act NOW to help us hold DeJoy accountable. John, we celebrated a major win last month when President Biden took a crucial step towards firing Trump administration holdover and Republican megadonor Louis DeJoy as Postmaster General – but our action can’t stop no…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Check out our new website!

Exciting news, John – today Common Cause is launching our new website with tons of resources, tools, and info to help YOU make a bigger impact for American democracy. Check it out at commoncause.org, then reply to this email to let us know your thoughts and ideas >> …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Protect voters from deceptive artificial intelligence

Anti-voter actors can make fiction appear real with artificial intelligence (AI). SIGN NOW: Congress must protect voters from deceptive AI >> John, we’re living in a time where anti-voter actors can make fiction appear real with artificial intelligence (AI). From hype…

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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]

August 10, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Petition: No guns at the polls

Add your name to tell Congress: We must be able to vote without fear. John, it’s time to ban guns from every polling place in America. The voting booth should be a sanctuary of democracy. But every election year, we see reports of extremists openly carrying weapons as voters…

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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 1:46 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. You know well what's at stake -- but so do wealthy megadonors, with over $10 billion projected to be spe…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Stand Up for Voting Rights Today!

Fifty-nine years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, significantly improving access to the ballot box for millions of Americans. John, Fifty-nine years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, significantly improving access to t…

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  🏛️ SCOTUS Approval Poll · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Has the Supreme Court earned your trust?

Take our member survey and tell us now. Did you see this? We're still processing the troubling effects of this Supreme Court term and what it could mean for our democracy – and want to hear from dedicated members like you, John. Take our member survey and tell us now: What gra…

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  🏛️ SCOTUS Approval Poll · [email protected]

August 2, 2024 at 2:43 PM

What grade would you give the Supreme Court?

We need to know where members like you stand. John, I’ll cut to the chase: This Supreme Court term has not been good for democracy. The Court has removed the power of experts at agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) t…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Tell Congress: Reverse presidential immunity ruling

John, so much has happened recently that it’s easy to forget that the Supreme Court has essentially given former and future presidents near-total immunity for any crimes they commit in office. That’s no way for a democracy to function – and if we don’t act quickly to reverse…

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  2024 Election Update · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 2:07 PM

A record-breaking week

Our voter registration partners are reporting a record number of new voter registrations in just the past week... John, did you see this note last week? Great news, John – our voter registration partners are reporting a record number of new voter registrations in just the p…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 9:57 PM

Biden's speech today

Add your name if you agree – we deserve a Supreme Court we can trust. John, I’m writing with some great news – moments ago, President Joe Biden announced a sweeping agenda to reform the U.S. Supreme Court and rebuild its legitimacy with the American people. Add your name if …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 28, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Take Action for Voting Rights

Tell Congress: protect EVERY American’s right to vote by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act >> John, Right now, anti-democracy extremists have committed to an all out attack on voters’ rights – with strict voter ID, rollbacks of mail-in voting, and…

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  Voter Registration Alert · [email protected]

July 27, 2024 at 1:36 PM

Millions of first-time voters

Our voter registration partners are reporting a record number of new voter registrations in just the past week... Great news, John – our voter registration partners are reporting a record number of new voter registrations in just the past week, particularly among young voters.…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 8:47 PM

A major win to save the USPS

John, I have great news: President Biden has just taken a crucial step towards firing Trump administration holdover and Republican megadonor Louis DeJoy as Postmaster General. [1] By nominating former Rep. Val Demings as the final member of the USPS Board of Governors (as wel…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Petition: Overturn Citizens United

Did you see that Elon Musk pledged (then walked back) $45 million per MONTH to elect Trump? SIGN NOW: Congress must put an end to Big Money’s grip on our democracy >> John, did you see that Elon Musk pledged [1] (then walked back) [2] an eye-popping $45 million per mon…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Petition: CONDEMN Project 2025

SIGN NOW: Condemn Project 2025’s anti-democracy agenda >> John, the extremist “Project 2025” is a blueprint for dismantling democracy on day one of a Trump presidency – and I need your help to speak out against this dangerous plan. [1] It’s a nearly 1,000-page scheme …

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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 4:37 PM

No guns at the polls

Add your name to tell Congress: We must be able to vote without fear. John, it’s time to ban guns from every polling place in America. The voting booth should be a sanctuary of democracy. But every election year, we see reports of extremists openly carrying weapons as voters…

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  2024 Election Update · [email protected]

July 20, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Expanding our plans

I’ve heard from countless Common Cause members whose faith has been shaken in the past few weeks... John, if you are like me you are probably concerned for the future of American democracy right now. I’ve heard from countless Common Cause members whose faith has been shaken …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Honoring John Lewis’s Legacy

I hope you’ll join me in honoring the legacy of Congressman John Lewis today by demanding Congress pass this essential voting rights bill. John, Today marks the fourth anniversary of civil rights hero and Congressman John Lewis’s passing. For six decades, he fought tirelessl…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Webinar Invite: Our Democracy 2024

John, did you see my message? On the anniversary of civil rights icon John R. Lewis's passing, I hope you'll join us to honor his legacy by advocating for a stronger democracy together. John, As we approach the upcoming elections, it's more important than ever to understand…

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  Senate Ethics Alert · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Sen. Menendez Must Resign

Senator Menendez is the first sitting member of Congress to be charged with conspiracy by a public official to act as a foreign agent John, Today, we witnessed another critical moment in the fight for integrity and accountability in our government: A jury of his peers found …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Violence has no place in our elections

A free society resolves its disagreements at the ballot box and through spirited, peaceful, public debate... John, violence has no place in our elections. A free society resolves its disagreements at the ballot box and through spirited, peaceful, public debate. And unfortuna…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 13, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Webinar Invite: Our Democracy 2024

John, As we approach the upcoming elections, it's more important than ever to understand where our candidates stand on pro-democracy reforms and how we can hold them accountable. That's why I hope you'll join us this Wednesday, July 17 at 8pm EDT for an engaging webinar abou…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Protect the USPS

Tell Postmaster General Louis DeJoy: You broke our USPS, what’s your plan to fix it? John, a new report shows Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year plan to “stabilize” the USPS is failing to deliver the cost savings he promised. [1] But we’re all paying the price for the …

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  Common Cause Shop · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 10:05 PM

✅ You voted, we listened

We asked you last month to vote for the next t-shirt design to go in the Official Common Cause store... John, You voted and we listened. We asked you last month to vote for the next t-shirt design to go in the Official Common Cause store. Thanks to your participation, we ha…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 8:34 PM

4 Major Wins for Democracy! 👏

Did you see the good news, John? Did you see the good news, John? Thanks to members like you, we’ve made incredible strides on the state level! Read all about our major democracy wins in Ohio, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Connecticut. John, All the terrible news coming out of …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

July 7, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Good News Amidst the SCOTUS Storm 🌟

We've secured four major wins in just the last few weeks John, All the terrible news coming out of the Supreme Court this week might have you worried about our nation’s future. The state of national politics may seem bleak, but at Common Cause, we've spent years making smart…

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  Supreme Court Update · [email protected]

July 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM

A dangerous ruling

I am directing the Common Cause team to immediately scale up our plans to protect voters and defend our democracy in 2024... John, I'm nothing short of amazed by how Common Cause members like are responding to this note I sent Monday: John, the Supreme Court just ruled 6-3 t…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

July 5, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Petition: The Supreme Court's $2 million scandal

SIGN NOW: Congress must hold SCOTUS accountable >> John, here’s a simple fact that explains a lot: 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 ethi…

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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Let today be a reminder 🇺🇸

We have the opportunity and a sacred obligation to show up for our democracy... John, As I reflect on the past week, I realize how difficult it is to be optimistic when our rights, our very survival, are under attack from the same people and institutions that are meant to up…

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  Sponsor A Volunteer · [email protected]

July 3, 2024 at 9:36 PM

The Supreme Court's immunity ruling

I am directing the Common Cause team to immediately scale up our plans to protect voters and defend our democracy in 2024... John, all week, I've heard from Common Cause members like you who want to know how they can help respond to the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. In case…

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  National Popular Vote Alert · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Five Supreme Court Justices...

This is the broken Electoral College in action – and it should raise alarm bells for everyone who cares about democracy. John, if you’re outraged by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions this term -- granting Presidential immunity for crimes committed in office, gutting our gove…

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  Trump Immunity Alert · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 2:08 PM

We must immediately respond

Did you see this, John? John, the Supreme Court just ruled 6-3 that Donald Trump IS above the law for many of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election – setting a startling precedent for future presidents to break the law at will. Our legal team is still reading and digest…

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