Democracy Wire

Every American – Republican, Democrat, or Independent – has a fundamental right to vote and have their voted counted. Our democracy works best when everybody makes his or her voice heard on Election Day.

As one of the organizations that is out on the front lines, we are sad to report that our democracy is under assault.

With the event just six weeks away, we are proud to introduce you to one of our 2017 Champion of Democracy awardees, Representative Theresa Mah.

In a moment when democracy is being threatened more than at any time in modern political history, Common Cause’s role is more important than ever.

More Than 5,000 Common Cause Members Are Already Working To Override Rauner’s Veto

Time is running out for you to sign Automatic Voter Registration, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will increase the number of participants in our democracy – by up to 2 million citizens