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Tell Congress: No guns at the polls
Every voter must be able to cast a ballot without fear or intimidation. Guns do NOT belong at polling places.
Stopping Political Violence
Violence has no place in our democracy, period. Common Cause is committed to solving our differences peacefully through the political process—not through stoking hate and intimidation.
To address the record-breaking levels of threats, harassment, and violence targeted at voters, elected officials, elections officials, and elections processes, Common Cause is working to effectively prevent and respond to political violence at the state and national level.
Our overarching goal is to develop and implement strategies to respond to and mitigate the impact and prevalence of political violence around our elections, respond effectively to instances of political violence; and increase public trust in elections and elections workers. We prioritize supporting work at the state level through our state offices and broad network of election protection partners.
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Common Cause Wrapped 2024
10 Common Cause Led Victories in 2024
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What is Project 2025?
Understanding this new threat to our rights. Project 2025 is a dangerous policy playbook being pushed by conservative extremists. It could threaten basic freedoms by gutting checks and balances and consolidating power in the office of the president, like other authoritarian governments.
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Violence Has No Place In Our Elections
A free society resolves its disagreements at the ballot box and through spirited, peaceful, public debate.
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Lateral reading or lateral searching is a strategy that helps us to determine for ourselves who is a credible source of information.
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Common Cause Statement on Second Security Incident Involving Donald Trump
WASHINGTON—The following is a statement from Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomón.
“No political leader should have to fear for their safety. We are glad that former President Donald Trump is unharmed after yesterday’s potential assassination attempt.
We call on the federal agencies, including Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation into the incident and ensure both presidential candidates remain safe in this heightened threat environment.
“No political leader should have to fear for their safety. We are glad that former President Donald Trump is unharmed after yesterday’s potential assassination attempt.
We call on the federal agencies, including Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation into the incident and ensure both presidential candidates remain safe in this heightened threat environment.
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Common Cause Urges Political Leaders to “Elevate Civil Discourse”
On Saturday, at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, a lone gunman fired a series of shots injuring former President Trump, killing one rally attendee and critically injuring two others. The FBI is investigating this as an assassination attempt.
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Common Cause Hire Bolsters Voting & Democracy Program for 2024 Election
With the 2024 primaries underway and the general election fast approaching, Common Cause is pleased to announce Jay Young as its Senior Director of Voting & Democracy. In the newly-created position, he will oversee the organization’s legislative, operational, and legal strategies to advance reforms that allow all Americans to participate in elections and to oppose efforts to restrict voting rights.
