Position Paper
Policy Statement on Mid-Decade Redistricting Response
Common Cause reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fair representation, fair maps, and people-centered democratic processes in every state.
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Guide
Media Literacy Skill: Lateral Searching
"What do I do if my loved ones do not trust verified sources of information?" is the #1 most asked question among trusted messengers navigating conversations about media literacy.
Lateral reading or lateral searching is a strategy that helps us to determine for ourselves who is a credible source of information.
Lateral reading or lateral searching is a strategy that helps us to determine for ourselves who is a credible source of information.
Report
2023 Freedom to Vote Act in the States
Report
Highlights and Accomplishments From 2022
Report
As a Matter of Fact: The Harms Caused by Election Disinformation Report
Donald Trump’s Big Lie is working, and we have to respond. Just as we came together last year, rising up to vote safely and securely in record numbers during a global pandemic, we must now rise up to stop election disinformation efforts in future elections.
Report
The Colorado Voting Experience: A Model That Encourages Full Participation
Common Cause and the National Vote At Home Institute recommend that all states adopt reforms including same-day voter registration and early voting so that voters have sufficient and secure options to cast a ballot on or before Election Day.
Legal Filing
Amicus Brief in support of the Clean Missouri ballot initiative
Common Cause and three Republican current and former state senators filed an amicus brief in the Western District Court of Appeals of Missouri in support of Amendment 1, the Clean Missouri-supported constitutional amendment to make government more responsive to the people. The brief argues that Amendment 1 contains commonsense and nonpartisan good government reforms that the people of Missouri should have the opportunity to vote on in November.
Guide
Protecting The Vote In 2016
A review of 11 swing states
Report
The Secret Ballot at Risk: Recommendations for Protecting Democracy
“On Election Day, we all are equal. The Secret Ballot ensures voters that employers’ political opinions stop at the ballot box,” said Susannah Goodman, director of Common Cause's national Voting Integrity Campaign. “The Secret Ballot was established for a reason. The Secret Ballot ensures that we can all vote our conscience without undue intimidation and coercion.”
Letter
Letter in Support of The Democracy Restoration Act (S. 772/ H.R. 1459) From Civil Rights And Reform Organizations
We urge you to support the passage of the Democracy Restoration Act of 2015.
Report
Did We Fix That? Evaluating Implementation of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration’s Recommendations in Ten Swing States
Voting should not be an endurance sport.
Report
Bullies at the Ballot Box
Protecting the freedom to vote against wrongful challenges and intimidation
