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REAL ID: What You Need to Know
Here is a quick breakdown of what you need to know about REAL ID, how it came about, and how it will impact you.
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Common Cause Takes Legal Action To Defend Birthright Citizenship
We filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court to fight Trump's attack on birthright citizenship and our constitution. Here’s more information about what that means, why we did it, and what’s at stake.
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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—May 1, 2025
Happy Friday Eve and happy May Day, also known as International Workers' Day. We made it to the end of the week!
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A Constitutional Convention With No Guardrails Is A Real Possibility – We Must Stop It
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Voting Rights Act PASSES the Colorado Senate!
The Colorado Voting Rights Act just passed the Senate. Let’s finish the job.
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Meet the Common Cause Women Protecting Your Freedom to Vote
This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on three women here at Common Cause who are leading the charge to enact state-level Voting Rights Acts in Colorado, Florida, and Maryland.
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Elon Musk Wants to Buy Wisconsin’s Next Supreme Court Seat
But what's new? Here’s why it matters:
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Elon Musk Is Dumping Money Into Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race
Musk’s involvement in the state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin could be a boon for his business, and a massive blow to our democracy.
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Musk’s DOGE is Coming For Social Security
Here’s what they’ve done so far, what might happen next, and how it might affect you.
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Common Cause Watchdog Newsletter—March 20, 2025
Hi Friend! Happy Sunshine Week, first day of Spring, and March Madness!
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Backdoor Budgets Are Bad For Our Democracy
The troubling trend to pass stop-gap spending bills instead of an annual budget allows Congress to subvert transparency, hurting Americans.
Sunshine Week: Shining a Light on Our Government
The OG transparency movement
