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Anti-Corruption & Accountability: Working For The People

We deserve a government that is as honest and hardworking as the people it represents.

For government to serve the people, it has to be accountable to the people and no one else. But Supreme Court rulings like Citizens United have let billionaires and special interests buy unlimited influence, so they can get their way at the rest of our expense.

Common Cause is the leading watchdog group calling out corruption where we see it and passing laws that put power in the hands of everyday people.

That means demanding common-sense limits on money in politics, transparency into who’s funding lobbying and campaigns, strong rules to stop government corruption, and small-dollar public financing to give ordinary people a fighting chance against Big Money. 

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Our Work at the Georgia State Capitol

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Our Work at the Georgia State Capitol

Every legislative session, Common Cause Georgia shows up at the State Capitol to fight for a democracy that works for everyone. We monitor legislation, advocate for policies that protect and expand voting rights, ensure fair and transparent elections, and push back on efforts to concentrate power or silence civic participation. From redistricting and campaign finance reform to ballot access and ethics in government, we work across issue areas to hold lawmakers accountable and advance the interests of everyday Georgians.

We believe that a healthy democracy requires more than casting a ballot. That's why we also work to ensure that the rules governing our elections and our government are fair, transparent, and free from undue influence, and that all Georgians, regardless of background, have an equal voice in the decisions that shape their lives.

You can read details about important bills we are tracking this session and find letter and call campaigns we have set up to pressure our state elected officials around certain critical bills.
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Join our Democracy Squad!

Looking to get more involved in our democracy, but not sure where to start? Are you a longtime activist looking for a community of like minded individuals? Join a Democracy Squad call!

Every first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM the Democracy Squad is an informal 30-minutes Zoom space where you can connect with fellow Georgians, learn what's happening in our state, and find your place in the movement. Come to chat, learn, or take action. We are building a people power movement to meet the current moment, and you are a part of it!

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Call your Georgia legislator today: Protect Our Right To Vote (AM 47 0199)

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Call your Georgia legislator today: Protect Our Right To Vote (AM 47 0199)

Call your legislator today.

AM 47 0199 is a sweeping elections rewrite. Tell your legislator to vote NO and demand transparent, careful policymaking that protects voters and election workers.

Call Script (30–45 seconds):

“Hi, my name is [NAME], and I live in [CITY]. I’m calling to urge [Representative/Senator NAME] to vote NO on AM 47 0199, the elections omnibus amendment. It shifts more power to the State Election Board, expands public posting of ‘who voted’ lists, restricts absentee...
Vote NO on the Elections Omnibus Amendment (AM 47 0199): Too Rushed, Too Risky

Letter Campaign

Vote NO on the Elections Omnibus Amendment (AM 47 0199): Too Rushed, Too Risky

A sweeping elections amendment (AM 47 0199) is moving quickly and would rewrite Georgia election rules in ways that increase voter privacy risks, shift power to the State Election Board, and impose new burdens on counties. Tell your legislator: Vote NO.

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Atlanta Takes Steps to Curb Legacy of Corruption

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Atlanta Takes Steps to Curb Legacy of Corruption

Ending a feud over funding between Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the City Council, Atlanta will introduce a new office to tackle corruption and bolster transparency for the city.

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Ethics Reform in Georgia

Comparisons and Recommendations for Strengthening the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission

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