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Ethics & Accountability

Public officials should act in all of our interest, not to line their own pockets. Common Cause is fighting to ensure that all of our leaders are held to high ethical standards.

From city councils to the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court, the people making decisions that affect our lives and our families need to be held to the highest ethical standards. Common Cause works to ensure that those empowered to act on everyone’s behalf disclose their personal finances, uphold the rule of law, and cannot turn their public service into a personal profit scheme.

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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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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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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!


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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

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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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

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
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

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
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

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Governor Must End Delay of 35th Senate District Special Election

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Governor Must End Delay of 35th Senate District Special Election

Common Cause Michigan is calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a date for the special election for the vacant 35th Senate District seat after four months of delay.   

Sunshine Week the Time to Pass Michigan FOIA Bill, Speaker Says

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Sunshine Week the Time to Pass Michigan FOIA Bill, Speaker Says

Common Cause Michigan is encouraging Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to listen to his Ghost of Sunshine Week past and tee up important Freedom of Information Act changes for votes in the Michigan House this week. 

Michigan Can Do More in 2024

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Michigan Can Do More in 2024

Common Cause is encouraging both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature to continue to prioritize our democracy and safeguard our elections this year.