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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 17h
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring Roberto Clemente — Puerto Rican baseball legend, humanitarian, and a trailblazer whose impact reached far beyond the field. We celebrate his legacy of excellence, service, and compassion. #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 26/09/2026
From powerful dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, Hispanic filmmakers and actors have brought unforgettable stories, characters, and perspectives to the big screen. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting some of the movies you won’t want to miss. 🍿✨ What’s making your watchlist?
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 25/09/2026
The Supreme Court allowed the use of the flawed SAVE system, but mass voter purges before an election remain illegal. If officials try to disenfranchise voters, Common Cause will take them to court. 🗳️ Check your registration & save 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance.
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Following SCOTUS Ruling, Common Cause Vows Immediate Legal Action Against Any Attempts to Disenfranchise Voters Using Flawed System
The flawed DHS system has always been part of the Trump administration's campaign to interfere in our elections.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 25/09/2026
We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! This month and every month, we honor the leadership of Hispanic Americans who continue to strengthen our country.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 24/09/2026
Taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund personal PR or political ads. Common Cause is demanding the U.S. government immediately stop wasting taxpayer dollars on pro-Trump propaganda being run on cable tv. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4yl2ihm
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U.S. Government Should Not Pay for Pro-Trump Propaganda
Running political messaging stamped with ‘Paid for by the U.S. Government’ is authoritarian self-promotion propaganda.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 24/09/2026
If all people see from CBC Week is what's posted on Instagram, they're only seeing part of the story. Beyond the receptions and events are important conversations about access, representation, organizing, and Black political power. bit.ly/4yQFTYN
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Yes, We Party at CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference. We Build Power, Too.
Part policy conference, part family reunion, part networking marathon, CBC Week remains one of the most important gathering places for Black political and civic engagement.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 24/09/2026
President Trump cut NPR and PBS from federal funding, but now he's using your tax dollars for his own propaganda network.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 23/09/2026
Voters deserve to cast their ballot free from fear and intimidation. Hear directly from Americans across the country on why ICE agents have no place at the polls. www.commoncause.org/articles/what-p…
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What People Are Saying About the Potential for ICE at the Polls
The law is clear: armed federal agents do not belong at the polls. And the American people understand why.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 23/09/2026
Speaking out, protesting, and organizing are protected First Amendment rights. But this article details five ways DHS agents allegedly intimidated Americans for exercising those rights. Read more: bit.ly/4AMjyh9
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5 Ways DHS Agents Intimidated Americans Using Their First Amendment Rights
You can read every example listed in our full 94 page lawsuit to understand the full extent of how ICE and other federal officers are abusing their power.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 20/09/2026
Election Day is right around the corner. Check your voter registration status, find your polling place, and more: www.commoncause.org/research-and-re…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 19/09/2026
Your vote matters and you don't have to navigate the process alone. Election Protection is here to help you register, cast your ballot, and overcome any voting challenges. Call or text @866OURVOTE or go to 866ourvote.org if you run into any issues.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 15/09/2026
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day and the International Day of Democracy by registering to vote. Civic participation includes exercising your right to vote and making your voice heard. Register or Check your Registration here: www.commoncause.org/research-and-re…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 15/09/2026
Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's a great day to register to vote or check your registration at the link below: www.commoncause.org/research-and-re…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 15/09/2026
The Supreme Court blocked Trump's executive order restricting vote-by-mail. This is a major victory for voters who rely on mail ballots, including seniors, service members, rural communities, busy parents, and voters with disabilities. Voters should decide elections. Not politicians.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 14/09/2026
MAJOR VICTORY: A federal judge just blocked the administration's mail ballot rule in our lawsuit! 🛑🗳️ Vote-by-mail is so safe and secure the president himself uses it regularly. This was a desperate power grab to silence voters—and we shut it down.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 13/09/2026
Just weeks before the November midterms, Trump is still trying to make mail-in voting harder. This fight is headed all the way to the Supreme Court and we're prepared to use every legal tool available to protect access to the ballot. bit.ly/3UAlx7D
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Civil Rights Groups Urge Supreme Court to Block USPS Rule Threatening Mail-in Ballots Weeks Before Midterm Elections
Common Cause is urging the Supreme Court to reject the Trump administration’s latest attempt to impose new and restrictive barriers to mail-in voting just weeks before the November elections.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 11/09/2026
25 years ago, our nation was forever changed. Today, we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, their loved ones, and the first responders who answered the call. We will never forget their courage, sacrifice, and resilience.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 10/09/2026
No one should face intimidation for exercising their First Amendment rights. Common Cause is proud to lead this lawsuit to stop the government from retaliating against Americans who observe and document federal immigration enforcement activities. n.pr/4zYjJoW
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Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
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Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org · 10/09/2026
We filed an amicus brief in SCOTUS on the behalf of 20 orgs urging the Court to reject the Trump admin’s request to implement his order to restrict main-in voting in the midterm elections. @aaldef.bsky.social @saajco.bsky.social @aaaj-atlanta.bsky.social @commoncause.org bit.ly/alc-usps-amicus
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 10/09/2026
Since 1865, Federal law has prohibited armed federal officers from polling places. That’s why Common Cause, @LULAC, and our partners are suing to stop ICE agents from being sent to the polls and protect voters from intimidation. Read more: bit.ly/4iWK7JG
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Why Common Cause Sued to Stop ICE Agents at The Polls
Here are four reasons why Common Cause and allies are going to court to stop the president from sending ICE to the polls.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 10/09/2026
Common Cause, @lulacorg.bsky.social, and @democracyforward.org filed a lawsuit challenging this administration's unlawful policy allowing armed ICE officers at polling places. No one should have to walk past armed agents to vote. We won't be intimidated out of exercising our freedom.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! Today we recognize the workers whose dedication, skill, and hard work help keep our communities running and our country moving forward. Thank you for all you do.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 04/09/2026
More than 100,000 Common Cause supporters have spoken out against Trump’s unauthorized White House ballroom project. Hear directly from members across the country and take action to demand accountability. www.commoncause.org/articles/what-p…
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What People Are Saying About Trump’s Ballroom
Here is what Common Cause members think about Trump’s unauthorized renovations.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 03/09/2026
The attacks on Rep. LaMonica McIver are part of a familiar pattern: celebrate Black women leaders until they use their power. This story is about accountability, democracy, and who gets punished for speaking up. Read the full piece: bit.ly/4xEbRrc
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What’s Happening to Congresswoman McIver Should Worry All of Us
This isn't just a story about a member of Congress. It's a warning about the cost of holding power accountable.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 02/09/2026
Why do people volunteer for Election Protection? Because they believe every vote matters. 🗳️ Read their stories and hear why they're helping voters this election season: commoncause.org/articles/why-do-people-volunteer-to-help-with-elections/ Join them: ProtectTheVote.net
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Why Do People Volunteer to Help with Elections?
Hear from Common Cause Election Protection Volunteers about why they volunteered, why they think your vote matters, and how they plan to help people like you!
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 30/08/2026
Register to vote online in as little as two minutes: www.commoncause.org/research-and-re…
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Voting Tools
Empower yourself with our voting tools. Register to vote, check your status, request an absentee ballot, and more.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 29/08/2026
Here's your weekly reminder that voting by mail is so safe and so secure that even the President does it!
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 27/08/2026
“Mail-in voting is so safe that even the president has used it twice this year.” New USPS rules could hinder vote by mail for millions of eligible voters. We joined @blackvotersmatterfund.org, @lawyerscomm.bsky.social, & NAACP in taking legal action to stop these illegal changes & protect voters.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 25/08/2026
From cities to small towns, our future is shaped by the people who show up. 🗳️ 📢 Calling all Oklahoma voters: check your voting plan and cast your ballot today. www.commoncause.org/research-and...…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 25/08/2026
The Trump administration can try to override state laws & control our elections, but they don’t get the final say—the people do. We refuse to back down. Common Cause will continue to challenge any illegal attempt to limit vote-by-mail. www.commoncause.org/press/we-won...
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‘We Won’t Back Down’: Common Cause Vows to Fight After SCOTUS Ruling Threatens Vote-by-Mail
Common Cause will continue to challenge any illegal attempt to limit vote-by-mail or nationalize elections.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 24/08/2026
Imagine going to church or joining a protest only to discover the government was secretly watching. That happened in Minnesota, where undercover officers infiltrated meetings, entered encrypted chats, and tracked license plates. This should alarm everyone. www.contrariannews.org/p/the-federa...
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The Federal Agent in the Pew Is the Point
‘It has a chilling effect. It takes away your freedom.’
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 20/08/2026
Majority of Americans agree: Trump is improperly using the presidency to line his own pockets. Presidents should serve the public, not their pocketbooks. Sign the petition to stop presidential payouts. >> act.commoncause.org/petitions/st...
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Stop Trump’s get out of jail free card
If you or I didn’t pay our federal taxes, we’d be audited by the IRS and hit with real consequences. But Trump wants to play by a completely different set of rules. He cut himself a sweetheart deal...
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 20/08/2026
The scariest version of Big Brother isn't a camera. It's a system that can search, share, and connect our information in the blink of an eye. Read our latest Substack article here 🔗https://bit.ly/4gllx2g
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Big Brother Is Watching. But Who Gave Up Our Data?
The question isn't whether the government has our information. It's who keeps giving it access to even more.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 19/08/2026
Register to vote online in as little as two minutes: www.commoncause.org/research-and-re…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 18/08/2026
From cities to small towns, our future is shaped by the people who show up. 🗳️ 📢 Calling all California, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming voters: check your voting plan and cast your ballot today! www.commoncause.org/research-and...…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 18/08/2026
DOJ: 0 Voter Protections: 23 With a record like this, you’d think they’d call it quits.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 18/08/2026
✉️ Vote by mail is safe. Even President Trump does it. politi.co/4gCINdw
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Trump votes by mail again in his home state of Florida
Voting records from Palm Beach County show the president requested his ballot in late July and it was returned on Aug. 13.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 17/08/2026
🎉 Happy birthday to Common Cause! For 56 years, we’ve worked to strengthen democracy, expand voting rights, increase accountability, and make government work for everyone. The challenges may evolve, but so do we. Celebrate with us by joining the movement: www.commoncause.org/take-action
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Take Action
Explore ways to take action in our democracy. Find your representatives, discover voting tools, and learn how to make your voice heard.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 13/08/2026
There’s a lot of noise about so-called election “emergencies.” But the Constitution is clear: presidents can’t delay or stop federal elections. Here’s why threats to use emergency powers against voting are more political theater than legal reality. 🔗 bit.ly/4g0JYlm
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 13/08/2026
For 56 years, Common Cause has worked to make our democracy stronger, expanding voting rights, increasing accountability, and ensuring government works for everyone. The challenges may evolve, but so do we. The next chapter starts now.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 12/08/2026
Trump is lying to undermine voters & grab power he doesn't have. The law is clear: presidents don't control elections. We’re leading the nation’s largest nonpartisan election protection team to ensure every vote counts —no matter what lies are thrown our way. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Trump doesn't dismiss declaring national emergency to restrict voting
"Stranger things have happened," Trump said when an interviewer suggested he declare a national emergency to take executive action on voting.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 11/08/2026
Join us and The Black Man Can for Power, Policy, and Progress: Black Men Advancing Democracy, a timely conversation exploring leadership, civic engagement, and the critical role Black men play in strengthening our democracy. 📅 8/18 | 4PM ET 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/4wqMqrv
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 11/08/2026
From cities to small towns, our future is shaped by the people who show up. 🗳️ 📢 Calling all Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont, and Wisconsin voters: check your voting plan and cast your ballot today. www.commoncause.org/research-and...…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 08/08/2026
The 50-49 confirmation vote is disappointing, but it isn't the final word. The country deserves an Attorney General who serves the people, not just the president. Common Cause will ensure Todd Blanche is accountable to us.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 07/08/2026
No one should get special treatment under the law just because they’re wealthy or powerful. But a sweeping immunity deal for President Trump raises serious concerns about accountability, transparency, and equal justice. Here are 5 things you should know 🧵⬇️
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 06/08/2026
An illegal slush fund. A corrupt immunity deal. Taxpayers left holding the bag. That's Trump's playbook. And we're fighting to stop it! No president, no family, and no business should ever be above the law.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 06/08/2026
We have this billboard driving around Cleveland today urging Sen. Husted and Sen. Moreno to do the right thing and #BlockBlanche
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 06/08/2026
From cities to small towns, our future is shaped by the people who show up. 🗳️ 📢 Calling all Tennessee voters: check your voting plan and cast your ballot today. www.commoncause.org/research-and...…
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 06/08/2026
#OTD in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, opening the doors of democracy to millions of eligible voters. Its promise is simple: every eligible voter deserves to cast a ballot and have it counted free from discrimination, intimidation, or violence.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 05/08/2026
🔥 Hot take: Love Island has a stronger accountability system than Congress. We don't lack information in American politics. We lack consequences. Read our latest Pop Congress Substack on what the villa can teach Capitol Hill. 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4pYg6Lg #LoveIslandUSA
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