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Turn Off Disney: If They Want Our Dollars, They Should Stand Up for Free Speech
After Disney caved to pressure from Trump’s FCC to censure free speech by forcing Jimmy Kimmel off the air, Common Cause members pushed back.
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
Campaign
Trump’s Attacks on PBS and NPR: An Assault on Freedom of the Press
President Trump and his allies in Congress are intensifying efforts to cut funding for public media, targeting the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR).
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Petition
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.
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...
Petition
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.
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Updates
Blog Post
Another Attack on Free, Independent Press: Why TEGNA and Nexstar Can’t Merge
Here are three key reasons to stop the Nexstar / TEGNA merger.
Blog Post
3 Things Congress Must Do to Check Military Use of AI
Last week, Defense Secretary Hegseth gave Anthropic, an AI company, an ultimatum: remove two sections of your contract with us or face retaliation. Learn what we are demanding on this issue.
Blog Post
Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching
With the midterm elections looming, the news cycle is about to become a partisan whirlwind. The real threats to democracy – the ones that will significantly impact your life – risk getting buried in chaos.
That’s why we compiled the top 5 democracy trends Common Cause is monitoring in 2026, and what we’re doing about them.
That’s why we compiled the top 5 democracy trends Common Cause is monitoring in 2026, and what we’re doing about them.
Related Resources
Letter
Pete Hegseth vs. Anthropic: Read Our Letter On AI Surveillance
The Constitution doesn’t bend just because technology evolves. AI makes it easier than ever for the government to surveil Americans and automate the use of force. That’s why Congress must step in to ensure these tools are used lawfully and that this administration commits to respecting our constitutional rights.
California Letter
Our Response to OpenAI’s Proposed Ballot Measure
CITED, our AI Watchdog group, is sounding the alarm on OpenAI’s proposed ballot measure and the risks it poses to children’s safety.
Guide
Talking to Friends and Family Training Resources
Common Cause empowers activists and educators to lead their community in the fight for digital democracy - or information access.
Access and download our training materials for having impactful and productive conversation about information literacy.
Access and download our training materials for having impactful and productive conversation about information literacy.
Letter
Meta Civil Rights Advisory Group Letter To Mark Zuckerberg Concerning New Policy Changes
Civil rights leaders urge Meta to reconsider recent content moderation changes, warning they enable harmful content and silence marginalized voices. The open letter calls for policies that protect free expression and foster inclusivity for all users.
Press
Press Release
The Alliance for Secure AI, Common Cause, and Young Americans for Liberty Call on Congress to Investigate Secretary Hegseth’s Ultimatum to Anthropic
Congressional committees must examine the the Department of Defense’s refusal to abstain from using AI tools for mass surveillance and for autonomous weapons
