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Democracy Behind Bars

How money in politics, felony disenfranchisement and prison gerrymandering fuel mass incarceration and undermine democracy.

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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.

Legal Filing

Common Cause Amicus Brief in National Religious Broadcasters et al. v. Billy Long

Trump is blatantly ignoring the law to give his friends at far-right churches a special carveout to become political campaign machines.

Letter

Common Cause Urges Congress to Include 7 Criteria in Next Government Funding Bill

Common Cause urges Congress to uphold democracy in the next government funding bill by enforcing the rule of law, protecting judicial independence, and ensuring executive accountability.

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.