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Direct Democracy

Common Cause is defending the right to place the issues we care about on the ballot before the voters -- a right that is under attack across the country.

One of the most important ways that everyday people can make change in our government is through ballot initiatives. In many states, after advocates collect enough signatures, questions about key issues will be put on the ballot. Voters can then directly decide on new voting laws, housing policies, reproductive justice measures, and much more.

However, some politicians want to silence voters by restricting ballot initiatives or eliminating them all together. Common Cause is committed to defending direct democracy against these threats.

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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...
Tell Gov. Whitmer: Call the Special Election Now

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Tell Gov. Whitmer: Call the Special Election Now

More than 250,000 Michiganders in the Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland region have gone unrepresented in the State Senate since January 3rd—and Governor Whitmer still hasn’t scheduled a special election to fill the seat. This delay is denying a quarter million residents their voice in state government. It’s time for the Governor to act. Write Governor Whitmer and demand she call the special election now—because every voter deserves representation.
Add Your Name: Deliver on the People’s Promise for Michiganders!

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Add Your Name: Deliver on the People’s Promise for Michiganders!

Trump had his 100 days. Now it’s our turn.

President Trump and his allies have spent the past 100 days attacking our rights, undermining our democracy, and enriching the ultra-wealthy, while driving up the cost of living for working-class Americans. It’s a deliberate strategy to distract and divide us while they seize power and wealth.

We see through their games. It’s time to join together and demand something different — not just by resisting their agenda, but by offering our own that guarantees justice, equality,...

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