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Washingtonian Names Common Cause’s Virginia Kase Solomón to List of D.C.’s Top Influencers

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Washingtonian Names Common Cause’s Virginia Kase Solomón to List of D.C.’s Top Influencers

Washingtonian magazine has once again recognized Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomón as one of the 500 Most Influential People in Washington, reaffirming her position as a leading voice on democracy and civil rights issues. She is joined on the prestigious list by Aaron Scherb, Common Cause’s Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, who was also honored again for his impactful work advancing pro-democracy legislation on Capitol Hill.

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Washingtonian Names Common Cause’s Virginia Kase Solomón to List of D.C.’s Top Influencers

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Washingtonian Names Common Cause’s Virginia Kase Solomón to List of D.C.’s Top Influencers

Washingtonian magazine has once again recognized Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomón as one of the 500 Most Influential People in Washington, reaffirming her position as a leading voice on democracy and civil rights issues. She is joined on the prestigious list by Aaron Scherb, Common Cause’s Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, who was also honored again for his impactful work advancing pro-democracy legislation on Capitol Hill.

Common Cause Files SCOTUS Amicus in Birthright Citizenship Case

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Common Cause Files SCOTUS Amicus in Birthright Citizenship Case

Today, Common Cause filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Casa Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court case that strikes at the heart of our democracy. At stake is not just the future of birthright citizenship, but the ability for federal courts to defend constitutional rights against presidential overreach.

Trump’s A.G. Pam Bondi Guts DOJ’s Voting Rights Leadership

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Trump’s A.G. Pam Bondi Guts DOJ’s Voting Rights Leadership

President Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi removed the leadership team of the Voting Section of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and ordered the dismissal of all the section’s active cases. The Voting Section enforces the federal laws protecting the right to vote, including the Voting Rights Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Acts.

Trump Move Against ActBlue an Attempt to Silence Critics

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Trump Move Against ActBlue an Attempt to Silence Critics

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing the Attorney General to investigate ActBlue—the nation’s largest small-dollar fundraising platform.

Musk’s Time at the White House A “Performative Failure”

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Musk’s Time at the White House A “Performative Failure”

Today, Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during a Tesla earnings call, in which the company reported dismal sales and prices.

SAVE Act Passage will Disenfranchise California Voters

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SAVE Act Passage will Disenfranchise California Voters

Today, California Common Cause condemned the U.S. House passage of the SAVE Act, anti-voter legislation that would make it significantly harder for millions of Americans — including Californians — to vote.

House Passes Modern Day Poll Tax in SAVE Act

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House Passes Modern Day Poll Tax in SAVE Act

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act (HR 22), legislation that will make it significantly harder and more expensive for tens of millions of American to vote in elections. Under the proposed legislation, every American would have to provide in-person proof of citizenship to register to vote and update their voter registration. Additionally, the SAVE Act would make it impossible for Americans to register to vote by mail, end to voter registration drives, and end online voter registration for the 42 states. 

80+ Skadden Alumni Protest Firm’s Deal with Trump

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80+ Skadden Alumni Protest Firm’s Deal with Trump

Yesterday morning, a group of alumni of the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP sent a letter to Executive Partner Jeremy London protesting the deal the firm made last week with President Donald Trump. Expressing “profound disappointment and deep outrage,” the letter points to indoctrination of every Skadden employee to the legacy Joe Flom, a founding partner who championed diversity, hired the firm’s first female associate, and created the Skadden Fellowship Foundation, to provide attorneys to advocate for marginalized...

Wisconsin Voters Decisively Step Up, Turn Out and Reject Outside Interference from Musk’s Millions

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Wisconsin Voters Decisively Step Up, Turn Out and Reject Outside Interference from Musk’s Millions

Statement of Jay Heck, Common Cause Wisconsin Executive Director:

Wisconsin voters turned out to vote in record numbers on and before April 1st and decisively opted for impartial justice and independence from the influence of the world’s richest person and his unprecedented attempt to buy control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Voters Reject Musk in First Test in Wisconsin

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Voters Reject Musk in First Test in Wisconsin

Yesterday, Wisconsin voters resoundingly rejected candidate Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Elon Musk personally campaigned for Schimel and spent more than $20 million on the race. Still, Wisconsin voters chose his opponent Susan Crawford by a wide margin in the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.

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