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Notice and Cure in Pennsylvania

A report by Common Cause Pennsylvania and the ACLU of Pennsylvania emphasizes the need for counties to adopt effective, pro-voter policies that increase the number of mail-in ballots that are counted each election cycle and ensure that every eligible voter can successfully cast a ballot.
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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.

FEATURED Senate confirmations could be contentious for Wolf cabinet appointees

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FEATURED Senate confirmations could be contentious for Wolf cabinet appointees

With former Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar’s abrupt departure and the election tensions still high, the confirmation process for Boockvar’s successor may be the most contentious, said Khalif Ali, executive director of Common Cause in Pennsylvania.

"That's going to be the spiciest," he said.

Sons of top two Pa. Senate leaders are registered lobbyists for same firm

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Sons of top two Pa. Senate leaders are registered lobbyists for same firm

Given Ward’s and Costa’s direct relationships to the top Republican and Democrat in the Senate, respectively, the sons’ clients could get special treatment across the Legislature and a leg-up in getting their legislative priorities across the finish line, said Khalif Ali, the executive director of good-government nonprofit Common Cause PA.

Frank Dermody lost state House election but lands $145,000/year gambling board job

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Frank Dermody lost state House election but lands $145,000/year gambling board job

“We know that nationally, about two-thirds of Americans believe that politicians ‘don’t care about people like me.’ This kind of revolving door employment reinforces that cynicism. A cooling-off period for former state legislators, before they take other state jobs, would reassure voters that public employees are working in the public’s interests,” Ali said.

Common Cause Pennsylvania Calls For Representative Scott Perry to Resign

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Common Cause Pennsylvania Calls For Representative Scott Perry to Resign

Rep. Perry has been on a months-long collision course to undermine the will of not only the people of his own state, but the will of Georgia voters as well. He has stoked conspiracy theories, called for the decertification of Pennsylvania’s votes following an unprecedented insurrection on the Nation’s Capitol, and now has been found having a direct hand in Donald Trump’s attempt to weaponize the Department of Justice for his own personal gain. For these reasons, he must resign.

Common Cause Pennsylvania Renews Opposition to Judicial Districts Amendment

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Common Cause Pennsylvania Renews Opposition to Judicial Districts Amendment

During today’s meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, Common Cause Pennsylvania Executive Director Khalif Ali submitted testimony strongly opposing House Bill 38, the Judicial Districts Amendment. This unprecedented bill would take voters’ power over our courts away and eviscerate judicial independence. It is opposed by many former Pennsylvania judges, both Democratic and Republican as well as news media editorial boards around the state.

Federal Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan Affirms Re-election of Sen. Jim Brewster

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Federal Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan Affirms Re-election of Sen. Jim Brewster

Common Cause calls on our elected officials to demonstrate the type of leadership that will reinstill confidence in our democracy. Pennsylvanians deserve nothing less. Jim Brewster was chosen by his constituents to represent them. Common Cause Pennsylvania urges the Senate to immediately seat him.

New Pa. GOP leader pushes transparency reforms despite party’s past reluctance, obstruction

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New Pa. GOP leader pushes transparency reforms despite party’s past reluctance, obstruction

Khalif Ali, executive director of Common Cause Pennsylvania, said it is up to good government groups — and citizens — to remind elected officials of their promises.

“You get accustomed to doing things in a certain way with a low or middle level of accountability,” he said of elected officials. “The higher the accountability, the closer the scrutiny, and that makes people uncomfortable.”

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