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Five Things Your Tax Dollars Could Fund Instead of an Illegal Iran War
While Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, the Trump Administration is pouring billions of dollars into an illegal war in Iran.
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Common Cause Top Highlights of 2014
It has been an exciting year for Common Cause, with a new president and a renewed sense of mission. 2014 has been a year of growth as well as a year of transition, and a revitalized Common Cause is poised to take an enhanced leadership role at both the national and state levels on our core issues of Money in Politics, Voting and Elections, Media & Democracy, and Ethics in Government. At the same time we are broadening our vision, challenging ourselves to examine the link between economic and racial inequity and the dysfunction of democracy.
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Common Cause on 60 Minutes
Last night, 60 Minutes profiled retiring Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK). A physician by training, Sen. Coburn is known by many as “Dr. No” for his relentless record of blocking debate on proposed bills that he opposes.
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¡Ha vuelto, cariño! – La Comisión de Asistencia Electoral
La Comisión de Asistencia Electoral, creada en 2000 por la Ley de Ayuda a Estados Unidos a Votar, fue creada para evitar otra debacle al estilo de Florida, en la que las palabras “papeletas colgadas” resonaban en las mentes de los estadounidenses mucho después de la elección presidencial.
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In Memoriam – Donna Parson
Memorial page for the life and legacy of Donna Parson
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Recommendations for Reforms
Common Cause/NY, along with the NY Public Interest Research Group wrote a letter urging Governor Cuomo and key senate and assembly members to include critical reform measures as part of any special session held at the end of the year.
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Bipartisan Former Mayors Urge New North Carolina General Assembly to Pass Fair Redistricting Bill
Richard Vinroot, a Republican former mayor of Charlotte, and Charles Meeker, a Democratic former mayor of Raleigh, joined forces in a Charlotte Observer op-ed to call on the North Carolina General Assembly to end partisan gerrymandering.
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Ohio Senate Passed Redistricting Reform Measure
At about 4:00 am on December 12, the Ohio Senate passed Amend. Sub. SJR 12 (28 yeas-1 no).
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Explanation of Campaign Finance Provision in Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill
A provision in the omnibus spending bill increases the amount an individual donor can give to political party committees by 500%.
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Omnibus Bill Is A Toxic Cocktail of Giveaways
The omnibus appropriations bill fashioned in secret by congressional leaders this week is larded with goodies for the lawmakers who will be voting on it and the special interests – from the gun lobby to Wall Street – that are their financial patrons, Common Cause said today. If passed, it will include the biggest increase in campaign contribution limits ever enacted by Congress.
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Cinco cosas que están mal en el proyecto de ley ómnibus de gastos del Congreso
El Congreso se está quedando sin tiempo para financiar al gobierno, y anoche llegaron a un acuerdo de 1,1 billones de dólares. Pero no van a desaprovechar esta crisis: el proyecto de ley ómnibus está repleto de ayudas a grupos de interés y cláusulas adicionales que debilitarán nuestra democracia.
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Senators Should Vote on Pending Nominations Before Adjourning
With 139 presidential nominations awaiting floor action as of midday Monday, the U.S. Senate should remain in session as long as it takes – including through the holiday season – to fill judicial and executive vacancies, Common Cause said today.
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How Gerrymandering Stacked the Deck in 2014 North Carolina Elections
An examination of 2014 election results in North Carolina shows that effective gerrymandering left many legislative candidates unopposed and caused a large discrepancy between partisan votes and results.
