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March 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - March 20

Happy Sunshine Week ☀️, first day of Spring 🌸, and March Madness! 🏀 Thursday, March 20, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Sunshine Week ☀️, first day of Spring 🌸, and March Madness! 🏀 We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every T…

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March 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Petition: Protect our schools from Trump

SIGN NOW: Protect our schools from Trump’s attacks >> John, Donald Trump is signing another fake executive order today – one that he claims can get rid of the Department of Education, which millions of students, teachers, and parents rely on to ensure every child get…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Your senator voted for the Musk budget

Take Action: Tell the Senate how you feel about their vote to pass the Musk budget >> John, last week, Congress voted to essentially give Elon Musk and Donald Trump a blank check to keep attacking our schools, our hospitals, and our Social Security. Since January, we’…

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Elon Musk wants to take a chainsaw to crucial services you and I rely on

We will not cede pressure until Elon Musk is out of our government. John, we’re six weeks into our Fire Elon Musk campaign, which has activated tens of thousands of folks across the country to stand against his attacks on our schools, our hospitals, and our Social Security. …

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  Heather Ferguson, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Leading the way in states

Voting rights are under attack. Here’s how we win. Hi John, Right now, politicians in multiple states are working to suppress votes and undermine democracy—but we’re fighting back, and we’re winning. Across the country, Common Cause is leading the charge to protect and expan…

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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Congress failed. Now it’s up to us.

Over 13,000 Common Cause members called their senators in just the past week... John, 62 senators and 217 representatives just voted to sell our country out to Donald Trump & Elon Musk. That’s my takeaway from tonight’s government funding vote, which comes after weeks o…

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March 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Urgent: Senators need to hear from you

last night, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated that he’d vote to advance the Republican spending bill John, we’ve been asking you to contact Congress a lot this week – but it’s really important you make your voice heard today. Here’s the latest update: last night…

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March 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Honoring the Legacy of Selma

Six decades later, the fight for voting rights is far from over. John, This past weekend, Common Cause joined thousands in Selma, Alabama, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing—a moment that forever changed our democracy. We walked across the Edmund Pettu…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Take Action: Don’t let Musk gut our government

John, did you see my message yesterday? John, House Republicans narrowly passed their far-right funding bill – which would undermine Medicaid and Social Security and do NOTHING to stop Trump and Musk's illegal cuts to our public services. [1] We must act NOW to demand the S…

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March 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t let Musk gut our government

John, House Republicans narrowly passed their far-right funding bill – which would undermine Medicaid and Social Security and do NOTHING to stop Trump and Musk's illegal cuts to our public services. [1] We must act NOW to demand the Senate reject any funding legislation that …

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Tell Congress: END Musk’s hostile takeover

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to REJECT the Musk budget >> John, if we don’t act immediately, our elected representatives in Congress are going to hand President Trump and Elon Musk a blank check to shut down any part of the government they don’t like. The bill the House …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM

John, did you see Rachel Maddow on Thursday?

Starting this week, visitors to Times Square – the most popular tourist destination in the country – will see our billboard declaring it’s time to Fire Elon Musk. John, did you see Rachel Maddow on Thursday? Our pressure campaign is working – and Americans from all walk…

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March 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Petition: STOP Musk's EPA coup

Tell Congress: Stand up to Elon Musk’s coup at the EPA! John, you’ve heard about our campaign to FIRE Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire who’s using his unchecked power to hurt the American people. But now, Musk is dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to do…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM

John, have you seen our newest ad?

Starting this week, visitors to Times Square – the most popular tourist destination in the country – will see our billboard declaring it’s time to Fire Elon Musk. John, after billionaire Jeff Bezos’s Washington Post refused to run our Fire Elon Musk ad with little to no expl…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM

We’re facing an all-out war on the truth

Unfortunately, it seems like Trump’s attacks on media companies are having their desired effect – silencing dissent. John, it’s a worrying time for anyone who knows – like you do – that a free press is necessary for a functioning democracy. I’m sure you’ve heard the news b…

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March 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - March 6

This week’s Common Cause Newsletter is just a 5 minute read at 692 words. 👋 Hi John! Happy Thursday. How about that State of the Union address? Welcome to The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. We bring you the news you need to …

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM

UPDATE: End Musk’s hostile takeover

John, your pressure is working: top Democrats in Congress are reportedly willing to take up the fight to STOP Elon Musk's hostile takeover. [1] Let's keep this momentum going. Your members of Congress – no matter their party – need to hear that you won't accept them giving E…

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March 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Petition: Don’t let Musk gut our government

Congress must use this government funding fight to STOP Elon Musk’s hostile takeover. SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to STOP the Musk budget >> John, we just sent a letter to Congress demanding that our elected representatives use their powers to hold President Trump, Elon …

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March 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Petition: Hands off our Social Security!

UPDATE: President Trump and Elon Musk are escalating their attacks on Social Security – reportedly planning to privatize Social Security call centers that seniors depend on. [1] John, we can’t let Trump and Musk’s billionaire greed destroy Social Security – add your name t…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Stop the FCC from censoring media

We can’t let Trump weaponize the government against his foes. Take Action: Don’t let Trump censor the media >> John,   Right now, President Trump is weaponizing an independent, nonpartisan agency to settle a political score. That’s right – Trump’s Federal Communications…

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  Elena Nunez, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Government for people, not billionaires

The ultra-wealthy are rigging the system in their favor. We’re fighting back where it matters most. John, America is sliding into oligarchy. Billionaires and corporate elites like Elon Musk are pouring millions into our elections, silencing the voices of everyday people. They’…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM

30 new Article V Convention bills in the new year

We must not – and will not – let these extremists rewrite our Constitution. John, we’re just two months into the new year and we’re already tracking 107 Article V Convention bills in 35 states across the country. And with only six states standing between you, me, and the A…

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  Common Cause (PA Update) · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM

It’s Us vs. The Ultra-Rich

Billionaires are buying influence in Pennsylvania. It’s time to fight back. John, Every year, billionaires and outside groups pour millions into Pennsylvania politics—from gubernatorial races to state house and senate, city council, and even school board elections. They a…

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  Action Alert (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Petition: STOP this anti-voter scheme

House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. SIGN NOW: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them. Here’s how…

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February 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM

UPDATE: Jeff Bezos is gutting the Washington Post’s opinion section

John​, this is what billionaire propaganda looks like. UPDATE: Jeff Bezos is gutting the Washington Post’s opinion section – installing new leadership and demanding all pieces push “personal liberties and free markets.” [1] First, the Washington Post refused to run our Fir…

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM

Senate phones ringing off the hook

This is exactly the kind of fight Common Cause was built for. John, have you tried calling your Senators this month? If you did, chances are you couldn’t get through. That’s because – and this is coming directly from our inside sources on Capitol Hill – folks like YOU are f…

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February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Petition: The media must not bow to Trump & Musk

Right now, major media giants are rolling over for Trump and his billionaire allies. SIGN NOW: A free press should stand up for free speech – NOT cave to the powerful figures they’re supposed to hold to account >> John, the Washington Post refused to run our ad calli…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Our #FireMusk ad got banned

We're not going to stop fighting for the truth, John. John, as it turns out, the Washington Post banning our #FireMusk ad has made a bigger splash than just running it ever could have! This story is now in CNN, New York Times, and The Hill -- and you can help us spread the w…

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February 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Trump’s Postal Service takeover

Trump is now reportedly plotting a COMPLETE partisan takeover of our independent Postal Service. SIGN NOW: STOP Trump’s takeover of our Postal Service >> John, after years of pressure from thousands of Common Cause members like you, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is …

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM

What happened to a newspaper that used to be synonymous with journalistic integrity?

I’m sure you’ve seen the news: The Washington Post abruptly banned our Fire Elon Musk ad. John, I’m sure you’ve seen the news: The Washington Post abruptly banned our Fire Elon Musk ad. [1] If you haven’t heard, our ad demanding Trump fire Elon Musk – which was all set to r…

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February 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - Feb. 20th

This week’s Common Cause Newsletter is just a 8 minute read at 1017 words. 👋 Hi John! Happy Thursday. We know there was a federal holiday this week, but what a week. We are happy to bring you the bi-weekly edition of The People’s Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered strai…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Take Action: The GOP's latest anti-voter scheme

Right now, House Republicans are fast-tracking their latest anti-voter effort. Tell Congress: REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, Right now, House Republicans are fast-tracking their latest anti-voter effort – and I need your help to speak out today. The so-call…

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  Free Sticker from Common Cause · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM

The Post won’t print our ad – so we’re putting it everywhere

The Washington Post refused to run our Fire Elon Musk ad – so we’re making sure everyone sees it anyway. ACT NOW: Claim your free “Fire Elon Musk” sticker >> John, the Washington Post refused to run our Fire Elon Musk ad – so we’re making sure everyone sees it anyway…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM

A major win to protect our USPS

I'm writing with some good news: Louis DeJoy is finally stepping down as Postmaster General. John, I'm writing with some good news: Louis DeJoy is finally stepping down as Postmaster General. [1] Ever since his appointment nearly 5 years ago, Common Cause members like you hav…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Our #FireMusk ad got banned...

The Washington Post – which has a civic duty to hold a magnifying glass up to powerful people like Elon Musk and Donald Trump – was too afraid to run our ad calling them out. John, as it turns out, the Washington Post banning our #FireMusk ad has made a bigger splash than jus…

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  Fire Musk Update (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM

Here's the ad the Washington Post wouldn't run

The Washington Post – which has a civic duty to hold a magnifying glass up to powerful people like Elon Musk and Donald Trump – was too afraid to run our ad calling them out. John, the billionaire-owned Washington Post doesn’t want you to see this Fire Elon Musk ad. Our ad w…

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February 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Reasons to be hopeful

Billionaires like Elon Musk are trying to buy our democracy—but we’re fighting back, and we’re staying hopeful. Billionaires like Elon Musk are trying to buy our democracy—but we’re fighting back, and we’re staying hopeful. Why? Because from passing one of the strongest anti-d…

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Why are so few in Congress calling this what it is: a hostile takeover of our government?

Our elected officials, no matter their party, need to speak up for the people. If you’ve been reading the headlines this week, John, I don’t need to tell you: our democracy is in a full-blown crisis. FIRST: Elon Musk was designated a “special government employee” with spec…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Tell Congress: STOP Trump and Musk’s power grab

Our elected officials are totally abandoning their duty to their constituents while Musk does as he pleases. John, no matter what state you live in, I need you to contact both of your senators today. As I'm sure you're well aware, Donald Trump has handed unelected billionaire…

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM

re: latest approval rating

And between Trump and Musk, it’s only a matter of time before Elon gets voted off the island. John, you’ve heard plenty from us about our campaign to Fire Elon Musk. I know we’ve been reaching out a lot – but every day our leaders fail to act is another day that this self-ser…

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February 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Petition: Hands off our Social Security!

SIGN NOW: Stop Trump and Musk from gutting Social Security >> John, President Trump just revealed the latest target for his and Elon Musk’s hostile takeover: your Social Security. That’s right – President Trump is spreading lies and threatening to remove people who …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Elon Musk’s actions are already hurting people and are almost certainly illegal

John, did you see my message on Wednesday? I wanted to bump this since we're going all in on our campaign to Fire Elon Musk. Elon Musk is out of control, John. It’s time to Fire Elon Musk. Since assuming his unelected, unchecked position leading the so-called “DOGE”, he'…

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February 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Petition: FIRE Elon Musk

SIGN NOW: It’s time to FIRE Elon Musk >> John, Elon Musk is trying to run our government like it’s one of his companies. It’s hurting the American people, and Trump is letting him do it. President Trump (in exchange for hundreds of millions in campaign spending, not…

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  Elena Nunez, Common Cause · [email protected]

February 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM

We can’t let billionaires buy our democracy

Billionaires like Elon Musk are buying influence. But we’re proving they can be stopped. John, Elon Musk may be the most egregious example – but as a Common Cause member, you know that billionaires buying unchecked influence in our government has been a serious problem for de…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - Feb. 8th

This week’s Common Cause Newsletter is just a 3 minute read at 698 words. 👋 Hi John! Happy Saturday. We made it to the end of the week. We are so happy to bring you the first edition of The People’s Watchdog Newsletter. We’ll bring you the news you need to know to hold pow…

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Do you trust Elon Musk?

He’s going after your Social Security, your roads and bridges, your clean air and water, and your right to live in comfort and safety. John, when Elon Musk traded over $290 million in campaign cash [1] for a license to slash and burn our government, we knew that the American …

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  Action Alert (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM

STOP Trump and Musk’s power grab

Our elected officials are totally abandoning their duty to their constituents while Musk does as he pleases. John, no matter what state you live in, I need you to call both of your senators today. As I'm sure you're well aware, Donald Trump has handed unelected billionaire El…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM

You Elon Musk Accountability Survey is enclosed

John, I’ve heard from hundreds of Common Cause members expressing their concerns and frustration since Donald Trump designated Elon Musk a “special government employee” with free reign to dismantle crucial government functions like medical research, environmental protection…

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  Sign the Petition · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Petition: Trump’s war on our First Amendment rights

SIGN NOW: CBS News must stand up for free speech – and NOT embolden Trump with a hefty check. John, right now, CBS News is preparing to settle Trump’s baseless $10 billion lawsuit against them. [1] I need your help to speak out and protect our free press. Legal experts ca…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Elon Musk’s actions are already hurting people and are almost certainly illegal

Elon Musk is out of control, John. It’s time to Fire Elon Musk. Since assuming his unelected, unchecked position leading the so-called “DOGE”, he's reportedly attempted to slash billions in congressionally funded programs that millions of Americans rely on. The only thin…

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