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Voting & Elections 10.1.2014

Appeals Court Ruling Protects North Carolina Voters, Highlights Need for National Safeguards

A federal appeals court decision restoring Election Day voter registration in North Carolina is an important victory for voters and voting rights advocates in the Tar Heel State and underscores the need for Congressional action to strengthen voting rights across America, Common Cause said today.

Voting & Elections 10.1.2014

With Absentee Voting on the Rise, Advocates Launch New Tool to Help Voters Request Absentee Ballots, Get Votes Counted

A new tool is available to help overseas voters get and cast their absentee ballots

Voting & Elections 09.12.2014

Common Cause Promises Intensified Voter Registration, Turnout Effort After Court Reinstates Wisconsin Voter ID Law

A federal appeals court decision reinstating Wisconsin’s Voter ID law places an unneeded and unjustified obstacle in the path of thousands of Badger State voters, Common Cause said Friday.

Voting & Elections 08.22.2014

Political Odd Couple Backs Redistricting Reform in North Carolina

Conservative John Locke Foundation and progressive NC Policy Watch back redistricting reform in North Carolina.

Voting & Elections 08.21.2014

Split over Ballot on Voting Lines

The divide between New York's good-government groups over a proposed change to the redistricting system came into stark focus on Tuesday: One announced a lawsuit opposing the language of the ballot measure that will be put before voters this fall; the other held a teleconference to build support for its approval.

Statement by Common Cause President Miles Rapoport on the 44th Birthday of Common Cause

Common Cause President Miles Rapoport marks organization's 44th birthday by rededicating it to the vision of founder John Gardner

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