Voting & Elections 08.29.2023 Is RI’s early voting period too long? GOP uses Carlson’s dropping out to say yes Common Cause Rhode Island reminds the RI GOP that early voting was implemented in response to demand for it from voters. Read more >
Voting & Elections 08.29.2023 Carlson’s early exit renews calls for limiting early voting or using ranked-choice voting Common Cause Rhode Island rejects recent calls to restrict early voting access. Read more >
Money & Influence 08.24.2023 What is ‘red-boxing’ and why is it an issue in R.I.’s congressional race? John Marion weighs in on recent allegations of "red-boxing" by candidates in Rhode Island's First District congressional race. Read more >
Media & Democracy 08.21.2023 Drama over snubs and no-shows hangs over CD1 debates John Marion talks about the benefits of debates in the lead up to this September's special election. Read more >
Voting & Elections 08.17.2023 Early voting for CD1 Special Election primary has started. Here’s how to cast your ballot John Marion defends ample early voting ahead of the upcoming special election. Read more >
Voting & Elections 08.17.2023 Spate of debates will give R.I. congressional candidates chances to carve off slices of support Executive director John Marion talks about CD-1 debates, and why they benefit our democracy. Read more >