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Public officials should act in all of our interest, not to line their own pockets. Common Cause is fighting to ensure that all of our leaders are held to high ethical standards.

From city councils to the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court, the people making decisions that affect our lives and our families need to be held to the highest ethical standards. Common Cause works to ensure that those empowered to act on everyone’s behalf disclose their personal finances, uphold the rule of law, and cannot turn their public service into a personal profit scheme.

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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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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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Join us for the March 17 Democracy Squad Call!

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Join us for the March 17 Democracy Squad Call!

Democracy Squad on March 17
Join us for our next Democracy Squad call on Monday, March 17 at 6:30 PM on Zoom!

This is your 30-minute space to stay informed on what's happening in Georgia and find out how you can take action. We'll share the latest updates from Common Cause Georgia, current calls to action, and what we're watching at the state level and we want to hear from you too. What's happening in your community? What issues matter most to you? What do you want to see us do?
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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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