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Mid‑Decade Redistricting: Democracy on the Line

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Mid‑Decade Redistricting: Democracy on the Line

Common Cause has released fairness criteria for mid-decade redistricting, so we can respond to the most urgent threats to fair representation and put people, not parties, first.
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Lamone v. Benisek Amicus Brief

In a case originally brought by a Common Cause Maryland member, Steve Shapiro, plaintiffs argue that Maryland’s congressional map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. Following the 2010 census, the Democratic governor and Democrats in the legislature successfully conspired to draw districts that would ensure the defeat of one of the state’s two Republican members of Congress.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Turned Her Back on Texas Flood Victims, With Deadly Consequences

As Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem has weakened FEMA’s ability to respond to disasters, choosing instead to focus the department’s energy and resources on ramping up ICE raids and deportations. Now, that decision has likely cost lives.

Volunteer Now: Help us protect voters this election season!

Goodbye, Elon: Musk Broke A Lot of Things, But Fixed None

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire who tried to destroy the federal government from the inside, has left the building, but he’s left a big mess behind him.

New 50 State Report Finds Massive Failures in Redistricting Process

A coalition of national organizations advocating for a stronger democracy published a report today evaluating redistricting efforts across all 50 states, awarding just two states with an “A” grade while 20 states earned a “D” or an “F” for their failures in transparency, opportunities for public input, nonpartisanship, and empowerment of communities of color.

Trump Must Sign Ethics Pledge & Transition Documents

President-elect Donald Trump still has not signed legal documents – including an ethics pledge - needed to formally begin his administration’s transition of power. Candidates usually file these documents well in advance of the election. As a result of this delay, the government cannot provide security clearances, briefings and resources to Trump’s incoming team before he is sworn into office on January 20th.

Fire Elon Musk

How Elon Musk’s Power Grab Hurt America.

Protecting Colorado’s Democracy Requires Nonpartisan Watchdogs

Colorado must maintain a government that serves the people, not special interests.

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Email and Internet Voting: The Overlooked Threat to Election Security

Federal government, military and private sector studies have examined the feasibility of internet-based voting and have concluded it is not secure and should not be used in U.S. government elections.

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