Foreign Corporations
Foreign interests should not be able to influence our political system by pouring money into Massachusetts elections.
Anti-Corruption & Accountability: Working For The People
We deserve a government that is as honest and hardworking as the people it represents.
For government to serve the people, it has to be accountable to the people and no one else. But Supreme Court rulings like Citizens United have let billionaires and special interests buy unlimited influence, so they can get their way at the rest of our expense.
Common Cause is the leading watchdog group calling out corruption where we see it and passing laws that put power in the hands of everyday people.
That means demanding common-sense limits on money in politics, transparency into who’s funding lobbying and campaigns, strong rules to stop government corruption, and small-dollar public financing to give ordinary people a fighting chance against Big Money.
What We’re Doing
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Updates
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2025 Wrapped: The Top Common Cause Massachusetts Victories of the Year
Thanks to our Bay State members, we fought for the people and secured significant victories in Massachusetts. We are grateful to all those who joined our People’s Lobby, in ways big and small, and made sure the people’s interests came first.
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Foreign-influenced political spending is a threat to our democracy
What Massachusetts lawmakers can do to protect our elections from foreign influences.
Blog Post
Standing in Solidarity for Anti-Racism and Black Lives Matter
I ask you to support the protests and movement for Black Lives by donating to the following organizations, and to reading and sharing the resources below. If your health allows, I also encourage you to protest.
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Press
Press Release
Senate Passes Common Cause – Led Bipartisan Ballot Spending Transparency Act
The bill empowers voters, requires real-time reports on spending
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Advocates applaud advance of bill to modernize Open Meeting Law, Guarantee Hybrid Meetings
With the option to hold virtual public meetings set to expire statewide in March 2027, the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight recently advanced a bill (H.4831) that would update the Open Meeting Law to require hybrid meetings, guaranteeing the ability to participate in state and municipal meetings remotely as well as in person. Disability rights, free press, and civic organizations today applauded the move.
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New Bill Would Reveal Who’s Funding Massachusetts Ballot Questions in Real Time
The Ballot Spending Transparency Act empowers voters by requiring real-time reports on ballot question spending