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Charlotte Must Meaningfully Help Residents Experiencing Homelessness
More Regulations on Member Stock Trading Would Help Fight Corruption in Congress
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks? Most Americans say they shouldn’t, and now several lawmakers are joining them.
5 Things To Know: What To Expect On Election Day
Your guide from Common Cause
10 Things That Federal Workers Do For You
Federal workers play a vital role in ensuring public safety, health, and essential services like Social Security and national parks. Despite political attacks, their work remains indispensable. Common Cause is pushing back against efforts by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to undermine these workers and dismantle key government programs.
Common Cause Expands Leadership Team to Build Power & Protect Democracy
Common Cause announced the addition of three new staff hires as the organization adjusts its work to combat the attacks on voting and civil rights under the Trump administration.
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Common Cause has been fighting for and winning key democracy reforms since our founding in 1970.
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How Voting Laws Have Changed Since the Supreme Court Weakened the Voting Rights Act
Ever since the Supreme Court gutted our Voting Rights Act, state politicians have taken advantage and passed laws that deny Black and brown voters their rights. The freshly reintroduced John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act can fix it.
Tell Us Why Vote-By-Mail Matters to You
Vote-by-mail is essential for millions of Americans who might not otherwise be able to participate in our democracy. As threats to mail voting continue nationwide, we’re gathering real stories from voters who depend on it and the barriers they may face trying to vote in person. Your answers will help us understand how vote-by-mail supports your ability to participate — and what challenges you would face without it. A member of our team may contact...
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