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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. 

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Michiganders Deserve Transparency!

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Michiganders Deserve Transparency!

Our government can only work when the public is able to stay informed and able to hold their leaders accountable.

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Tell Michigan Lawmakers: Pass a budget that represents the needs of the people

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Tell Michigan Lawmakers: Pass a budget that represents the needs of the people

The House has passed a dangerous budget that guts essential state programs—slashing millions from Medicaid, food assistance, public schools, and more. That means devastating cuts to local services, emergency budget shortfalls, and real harm to everyday people. The battle over the budget could also put us into a rare state government shutdown if a budget isn’t signed into law by **October 1st**, the end of the budget cycle. This reckless budget could mean: Families could...

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Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank

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Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank

We're looking for passionate individuals to help us spread the word and recruit volunteers for our upcoming events and confirm them for events they have registered for!


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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank

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Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank

We're looking for passionate individuals to help us spread the word and recruit volunteers for our upcoming events and confirm them for events they have registered for!


Zoom
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

Michigan: Volunteer Info Session 101

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Michigan: Volunteer Info Session 101

Each month we host an interactive virtual meeting where you will learn about Common Cause Michigan, our work, and our team will share different ways you can volunteer in Michigan.
It’s also a perfect chance to ask any questions you might have about volunteering!


Zoom
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST

Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank

Online

Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank

We're looking for passionate individuals to help us spread the word and recruit volunteers for our upcoming events and confirm them for events they have registered for!


Zoom
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

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