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New Report: How Simple Fixes Can Protect Every PA Ballot

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New Report: How Simple Fixes Can Protect Every PA Ballot

A new report from Common Cause Pennsylvania and the ACLU of Pennsylvania finds that pro-voter notice and cure policies are significantly more effective in helping voters successfully vote by mail than simply relying on the availability of provisional ballots.

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PA Supreme Court Appoints Chair of Legislative Reapportionment Commission – Without Any Public Process or Input

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PA Supreme Court Appoints Chair of Legislative Reapportionment Commission – Without Any Public Process or Input

While we appreciate the quick work of the Court and congratulate Mr. Nordenberg on his appointment, we are disappointed that the process was conducted exclusively behind closed doors and that the LRC once again does not reflect the broad diversity that makes Pennsylvania special. 

Pa. redistricting process could impact state politics for the next decade

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Pa. redistricting process could impact state politics for the next decade

Khalif Ali, Executive Director of Common Cause PA says many are hopeful they pick someone who brings balance.

“A person who is impartial, who can leave the politics at home, and really decide on a fair map that represents the people of Pennsylvania,” Ali said.

Common Cause Pennsylvania Recommends Elections Improvements to add Transparency, Give Voters More Choices for How to Cast Ballots

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Common Cause Pennsylvania Recommends Elections Improvements to add Transparency, Give Voters More Choices for How to Cast Ballots

“Every eligible Pennsylvanian wants to – and should – have a say in deciding which people and policies will determine the future for our families, community, and country. Pennsylvanians are not going to have faith in our government if there are new barriers to participation. The public reaction to Georgia’s anti-voter legislation shows exactly that -- cutting access leads to greater distrust.”

Pittsburgh mayoral candidates discuss policing, economic development in 2nd public forum

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Pittsburgh mayoral candidates discuss policing, economic development in 2nd public forum

Hosted by Pittsburgh United and moderated by Khalif Ali, executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania, the forum was an opportunity for Mayor Bill Peduto, state Rep. Ed Gainey, retired police officer Tony Moreno and math tutor/ride-share driver Michael Thompson to answer questions and debate issues ranging from policing to city infrastructure.

Common Cause Pennsylvania Statement on Georgia Shootings

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Common Cause Pennsylvania Statement on Georgia Shootings

Our elected officials must listen to the shared experience of this community. Truly listen. We support Senator Nikil Saval, the first Asian American in the Pennsylvania Senate, who spoke yesterday to address the attacks and provide important context about the damning history of anti-Asian hate and violence in our country. 

‘A direct response’: How Trump’s 2020 loss is dictating the future of elections in battleground states

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‘A direct response’: How Trump’s 2020 loss is dictating the future of elections in battleground states

"Our understanding is there is a significant amount of animosity toward the appellate courts by the Republicans, and it came about in legislation," said Khalif Ali, executive director of Common Cause in Pennsylvania.

"It's a direct response to the results of the November election," Ali said. "There's an idea going out that if democracy doesn't give you what you want, it must be broken."

Voting rights and restrictions

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Voting rights and restrictions

Meanwhile, there are battles in many statehouses over voting with GOP bills limiting ballot access and bills written by Democrats expanding access.

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