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Opposition Grows on Voter ID Bill, Letter Sent to Legislators

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Opposition Grows on Voter ID Bill, Letter Sent to Legislators

Twenty-three voting rights and democracy groups have written a letter to Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton and members of the General Assembly, urging them to reject House Bill 771, a voter ID proposal that risks disenfranchising eligible voters.
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Giving Testimony

One of the many ways citizens can interact with their government is through giving testimony. Citizen engagement is important to the legislative process and engaging lawmakers can help you have an impact on the laws and policies that affect your life. Committees rely on citizens to offer different perspectives on the issues they’re considering. 

Khalif Ali Joins Plaintiffs Calling for Fair Maps

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Khalif Ali Joins Plaintiffs Calling for Fair Maps

On December 31, 2021, Common Cause PA's Executive Director Khalif Ali joined plaintiffs from across the state in filing an Application to Intervene in the ongoing congressional redistricting litigation currently before the Commonwealth Court.

‘Glaring giant loophole: Philly Council members have to report who pays them, but not their spouses

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‘Glaring giant loophole: Philly Council members have to report who pays them, but not their spouses

“Instead of giving favors or gifts directly to a candidate, there’s an opportunity to give those things to a person the elected official cares about,” said Khalif Ali, executive director of the good government group Common Cause PA. “That’s what I call a potential loophole.”

Pennsylvania redistricting: New proposed maps for state House, Senate districts released

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Pennsylvania redistricting: New proposed maps for state House, Senate districts released

“We are particularly concerned with ensuring that Pennsylvania communities are protected and that all Pennsylvanians, but especially Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other voters of color have an equal opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice,” said Khalif Ali, executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania.

Legislative Redistricting Committee Approves Preliminary State Legislative Maps

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Legislative Redistricting Committee Approves Preliminary State Legislative Maps

While we appreciate the thoughtful and careful approach that the LRC has taken to craft Pennsylvania’s maps, the preliminary maps approved today are only the first step in securing a fair, transparent, and participatory redistricting process.

City Council will debate limits on outside employment in wake of Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction

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City Council will debate limits on outside employment in wake of Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction

Khalif Ali, executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania — a nonprofit that advocates for government accountability — said at Monday’s news conference that he’s concerned about diminishing confidence in democracy.

“We cannot our legislators to forget about the verdict and what happened in Philadelphia,” he said. “We needed to enact these laws yesterday.”

3 reforms to prevent another Bobby Henon-Johnny Doc debacle

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3 reforms to prevent another Bobby Henon-Johnny Doc debacle

In the wake of the last massive City Hall scandal in the early 2000s, a wave of reforms followed, including restrictions on pay-to-play contracting, campaign finance limits, lobbying disclosure, and ethics oversight. But as this trial made clear, glaring vulnerabilities remain. To move forward, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania should start with reforms in three key areas.

How Allegheny County judicial campaigns raised more than $2M in 2021

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How Allegheny County judicial campaigns raised more than $2M in 2021

Khalif Ali, the director of the good government group Common Cause Pennsylvania, said of the self-funded campaigns that “the most glaring problem is the fact that not everyone can do that.”

“The judge that can fund his or her own campaign with $100,000 or more certainly doesn’t understand or can empathize with the story of someone who has lived in poverty their entire life,” he said. “There could be a struggle to represent the interest of someone in poverty.”

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