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TAKE THE QUIZ: Is Your Vote Safe?
The reality is, every American would face new barriers to the ballot box if the “SAVE” Act passes.
Texas
Texas’s Redistricting Plan Fails To Meet Common Cause’s Fairness Criteria
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.
Massachusetts Video
Stop the SAVE Act: Protect Democracy Webinar
Guide
The SAVE Act Myth vs. Fact
Guide
Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order Attacking Voting Rights
By: Dan Vicuna
Guide
Explainer: Trump Administration’s Proposal to Task USPS with Census Enumeration
The United States Postal Service is a highly trusted, independent agency that provides a critical service to the public. Tasking the USPS with conducting the census will lead to increased costs, overburdened postal workers, and service delays.
Guide
Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order Rolling Back Census Protections
Ensuring a Lawful and Accurate Enumeration and Apportionment Pursuant to the Decennial Census
by Dan Vicuna
by Dan Vicuna
Report
Unlocking Fair Maps: The Keys to Independent Redistricting
This report delves into the considerations advocates and policymakers face when proposing an independent redistricting commission, and it describes and assesses the common elements of contemporary commissions. Every IRC should be set up to best serve the needs of your state or locality because there is no one-size-fits-all model for an independent commission.
California Report
Remote Public Participation at City Council Meetings Is Feasible, Strengthens Local Democracy
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
The Roadmap for Fair Maps in 2030
The Roadmap for Fair Maps in 2030 provides a detailed summary of the conclusions from the first ever convening of people-led redistricting commissioners from across the country.
