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Media & Technology: Demanding The Truth

Democracy requires an informed public – because the truth still matters, and we all deserve to be heard.

As voters and community members, we all deserve clear, honest information from a variety of sources. But today, profit-driven corporations are shutting down local news outlets, deliberate lies spread like wildfire online, and too many of our stories go unheard.

Common Cause is committed to fighting for the truth by countering disinformation, fighting for guardrails on artificial intelligence, defending net neutrality and broadband access, and protecting independent journalism so we can get the facts and make informed decisions for ourselves.

What We’re Doing


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.
Join our Democracy Squad!

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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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Tell NBC: Keep Seth Meyers on the air!

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Tell NBC: Keep Seth Meyers on the air!

A free, independent media is a First Amendment guarantee that’s essential to democracy – helping expose corruption, hold leaders accountable, and inform the public.

NBC and Comcast must hold firm, defend democracy and free speech, and keep Seth Meyers on the air. Don’t surrender to Trump.

Tell Congress: REJECT Trump’s Big Tech Giveaway

Letter Campaign

Tell Congress: REJECT Trump’s Big Tech Giveaway

Trump’s budget bill isn’t just an attack on our healthcare, housing, and education – it’s also a blank check for Big Tech to harm millions of people with zero accountability. That’s because buried in the bill the House passed is a 10-year BAN on states protecting us from artificial intelligence (AI) [1] – wiping out the power for states and localities to pass commonsense protections against the many threats AI poses to consumers and our...
Stand with Journalists Defending Press Freedom

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Stand with Journalists Defending Press Freedom

We stand with you for defending the truth.

When Pete Hegseth demanded you only report the news he wants you to — and you refused — you protected the public’s right to know.

We support your courage and thank you for reminding those in power they’re here to serve us – not themselves or their billionaire friends.

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