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Common Cause’s Virginia Kase Solomón Responds To State Of The Union
We know the State of the Union because we are the union, and our members are living the impact of this President’s policies every single day.
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Young Adults: 5 things you can do today to impact the next 10 years of your life
Young adults have a lot of political power at stake when it comes to fair representation. At the end of the day if your maps don’t represent you, then your representatives won’t represent you. So much of our lives are dependent on the district maps, from the resources for better schools, affordable healthcare and safe neighborhoods. Together, we can secure fair district maps that give us a government in which everyone participates, every vote is counted, and every voice is heard.
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2021-2022 Local Redistricting
Common Cause Maryland has been monitoring the redistricting process at the local and state level. We have compiled maps that have been adopted in jurisdictions throughout the state as well as any of the relevant documents for your review. Please note that not all jurisdictions have redrawn their voting districts. While technology has helped increase transparency around the process this cycle, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in order to ensure that we have fair maps that fully represent Maryland’s diverse population. Last...
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Meet Our ’21 Summer Interns!
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Common Cause MD Member Cleans Up For Democracy!
Peggy Dennis adopts Falls Road in Potomac in the name of Common Cause Maryland!
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2021 Legislative Review
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2021 Legislative Priorities
As the Maryland General Assembly tries to balance protecting public health and doing ‘the people’s business,’ Common Cause Maryland will be working to ensure our Legislature remains committed to transparency and preserving public involvement. While Common Cause Maryland’s primary role will be protecting every Marylanders’ right to view and participate in the work of the General Assembly, the bills listed below reflect our priorities for the 90-day session.
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‘Yes’ for the Baltimore County Citizens’ Election Fund
Ballot Question A asks whether Baltimore County voters want to establish a Citizens' Election Fund, also known as a fair elections program, in the county. There are four main reasons to vote Yes for A: keep big money out of politics, expand opportunities to run for office, give everyone a voice, and encourage more participation in our democracy.
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Meet our new Maryland Election Protection Coordinator!
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Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in Tomorrow’s Primary Elections
Primary election day is tomorrow, June 2nd -- and the hype around this election is notably different from elections past. Because of COVID-19, we are all looking at the process of voting a little differently. But there are plenty of options for voters who want to make their voices heard in the Primary Election. There are also plenty of reasons why voting in this election is just as important as voting in all other elections.
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“Voting is crucial.”
Today, District 7 residents can honor US Representative Elijah Cummings by voting.
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2020 Legislative Review
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2020 Session Priorities
Common Cause Maryland is ready for a busy 2020 legislative session. While we expect there will be many bills introduced this year that would improve how democracy functions in Maryland, the bills listed below reflect our priorities for the 90-day session.