Priorities

Common Cause works on the national, state, and local level to defend and strengthen American democracy.

What We're Doing


Fire Elon Musk

National Campaign

Fire Elon Musk

How Elon Musk’s Power Grab Is Hurting America.
Transparency in Police Disciplinary Hearings

Litigation

Transparency in Police Disciplinary Hearings

Common Cause Illinois partnered with good government and police accountability-focused community advocacy organizations in filing an amicus brief arguing that police misconduct disciplinary hearings in the city of Chicago must be open to the public. There is no accountability without transparency.
Restoring the Right to Vote for Incarcerated Citizens

Legislation

Restoring the Right to Vote for Incarcerated Citizens

This groundbreaking legislation is critical to creating a more inclusive democracy in Illinois by restoring voting rights to individuals in prison and expanding civics education within our correctional system.

We are proud to work with our partners in the Unlock Civics Coalition to get this passed in 2025 in Illinois.

Featured Issues


Money in Politics

Money in Politics

Citizens United invited huge sums of dark money into our democracy. We're demanding reforms that put ordinary people ahead of billionaire campaign donors.
Fair Redistricting & Ending Gerrymandering

Fair Redistricting & Ending Gerrymandering

Politicians should not be allowed to draw voting maps that benefit themselves. We need to create a fair system so that voters choose their politicians, not the other way around.
Election Protection

Election Protection

Every eligible voter deserves a say in the policies that impact their daily lives. That is why Common Cause mobilizes volunteers nationwide to help voters cast their ballot.

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