Fair Maps Are Essential to Fair Elections
Governor Abbott is rushing a mid-decade redistricting to rig maps in favor of Trump, silencing communities and undermining fair representation. We’re fighting back to protect our democracy.
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Common Cause Is Suing to Protect Nebraskan Voters
Common Cause is suing to block Nebraska from giving the DOJ sensitive voter data, arguing it violates state law.
The Dizzying Mid-Decade Redraw: Where Are We Now?
The fight for fair maps isn’t over — and Common Cause will keep leading it wherever and whenever it demands.
Protecting Colorado’s Democracy Requires Nonpartisan Watchdogs
Colorado must maintain a government that serves the people, not special interests.
Trump Targeting Majority Black Districts for Elimination
A disturbing trend has appeared — Trump is also targeting majority Black voter districts.
Tell Us Why Vote-By-Mail Matters to You
Vote-by-mail is essential for millions of Americans who might not otherwise be able to participate in our democracy. As threats to mail voting continue nationwide, we’re gathering real stories from voters who depend on it and the barriers they may face trying to vote in person. Your answers will help us understand how vote-by-mail supports your ability to participate — and what challenges you would face without it. A member of our team may contact...
Lumina Foundation Grant Will Help Common Cause Education Fund Expand Organizing & Leadership Program For Students of Color
Today, the Common Cause Education Fund is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Lumina Foundation’s racial equity funding program to expand the Student Action Alliance. The Student Action Alliance is a program for students of color that is led by a team of Black millennials. The program focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and students of color at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). The two-year $200,000 grant, which is part of the Lumina Foundation’s $15 million effort to help eradicate systematic...
COVID-19 Stimulus Package Provides Significant Broadband Relief to Help Connect Low-Income Households, Ignores other Democracy Reform Priorities
Today, Congress released the text to an emergency $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that includes $7 billion to increase broadband access throughout the nation. While, foregoing other needed democracy reforms present in earlier versions of pandemic relief legislation, the package specifically includes an Emergency Broadband Benefit, which provides $3.2 billion for a $50 monthly subsidy for eligible low-income households and a $75 monthly subsidy for households on Tribal lands to purchase a broadband connection. Households...
Public Support Helps Save OCE & It’s Time to Make Office Permanent & Expand Its Powers
An outpouring of public support helped save the Office of Congressional Ethics from the latest effort by the House to gut its powers to hold Members accountable. Republican, Democratic and Independent voters let Members know by phone, e-mail and social media that they want more accountability– not less - from their elected representatives in Washington.
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