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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers made quite an impact during the primary election! We need to recruit and train dozens of volunteers for the upcoming November 3rd election. If you can spare a few hours to directly protect voting access in RI, sign up at protectthevote.net?source=ccri 🦸
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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
October 4 is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter information! Verify that your info is correct so you can vote alongside your community in the General Election on November 3 at vote.ri.gov.
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Update voter information!
Change of address?
Recent name change?
Still need to register?
Go to vote.ri.gov
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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I'm attending @commoncauseri.bsky.social 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting Oct 8 at the Guild Pawtucket. Join us to support voting rights and good government in RI, and to celebrate this year’s honorees:
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2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting
Common Cause Rhode Island is pleased to announce that the 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 PM at The Guild in Pawt...
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John Marion @johnmarion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Do you like beer? Do you like democracy? Join us on October 8th! act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
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2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting
Common Cause Rhode Island is pleased to announce that the 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 PM at The Guild in Pawt...
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In two weeks, join us at The Guild in Pawtucket for our only fundraiser of the year. Purchase your tickets for the Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting on October 8th now at commoncause.org/annualmeetingri. The early-bird discount ends tomorrow, so grab your tickets now!
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Are you a Newport County resident? We're teaming up with the League of Women Voters of Newport County and other partners to produce a series of candidate forums leading up to the November 3rd election. Learn more here: lwvnewportcounty.org/elections-20...
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National Disability Rights Network @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The disability vote has power. Voters with disabilities are part of every community and live in every county – including yours. That’s why we need you to Be an Accessible Democracy Defender. 🧵 1/4
Photo of a voting site where the accessible parking space is unable to be used due to a table, chairs, and tent being place on top of it. This makes the voting site inaccessible. Text on the image reads: Report barriers! 1 in 6 eligible voters have a disability.Text at the top of image states: Be a defender! Report barriers. Image of several signs posted on the same metal pole. One sign showcases the accessible parking symbol while the other sign states "curbside voting." These are supposed to be separate parking spaces, which makes this voting site inaccessible. Besides the signs is a checklist of what polling places should be: safe, accessible, barrier-free, and encourage others to vote. Text below the checklist reads: If you see a barrier to voting, tell a poll worker or call the election protection hotline! The Election Protection Hotline number is 866-OUR-VOTE or 866-686-8683.
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy National Voter Registration Day! 🎉🗳️ Rhode Islanders can register to vote, check or update their voter record, and prepare for the November 3rd election by visiting vote.ri.gov ⬅️
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The Womxn Project @thewomxnproject.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I'm attending a @commoncauseri.bsky.social event: 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting. Buy tickets here: act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
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2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting
Common Cause Rhode Island is pleased to announce that the 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 PM at The Guild in Pawt...
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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 11/09/2026
It is a high honor to be recognized by @commoncauseri.bsky.social as the 2026 recipient of their Excellence in Public Service Award. I look forward to attending the Common Cause RI Annual Meeting and awards ceremony on Oct. 8 - registration is still open if you'd like to attend!
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🥁We are thrilled to announce that we will be honoring the Women's Policy Institute Class of 2026 and Nick Lima at our 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 8th. Get your tickets here 🎟️ commoncause.org/annualmeetingri
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers are visiting polling places throughout the state to ensure voters can cast their ballots. Don’t see us? Call or text the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline to get your questions answered. #elections #voting #RhodeIsland #ElectionProtection @866ourvote.bsky.social
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our Election Protection poll monitors observed the delayed opening of multiple polling places this morning and have helped answer countless questions from voters and troubleshoot accessibility issues. Call or text the nonpartisan 866-OUR-VOTE hotline for assistance.
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our Election Protection volunteers are once again out in Pawtucket (like in this photo from 2024) and elsewhere in the state to ensure that all eligible Rhode Islanders are able to cast their ballots. Call 866-OUR-VOTE with any questions about voting!
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today is Election Day in Rhode Island! Polls are open until 8PM. Head to vote.ri.gov to find your polling place, preview a sample ballot, & locate a mail ballot drop box! Questions? Call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. #elections #vote #RhodeIsland #ElectionProtection
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Did you request a mail ballot for the September 9th primary? Be sure to return it using an official drop box by 8 PM tomorrow to ensure your vote is counted! Visit vote.ri.gov for drop box locations and more information.
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Rhode Island voters, don’t forget that our primary election is on a Wednesday this year! Go to vote.ri.gov to find your polling location on Wednesday, September 9th.
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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're seeing more than double the number of early voters in the first four days of early voting this year compared to previous primary elections! Voting early is easy and convenient. Learn how at bit.ly/ri-early-vote. Thank you for being a voter!
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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
You can help decide whose name is on the ballot on November 3 by voting in the statewide primary. The local, state, and federal leaders you vote for on September 9 make decisions that affect you. Make your voice heard! Go to vote.ri.gov.
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RI Voting Rights Act @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidates were asked about the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act during a debate hosted by WPRI. Hear the candidates’ responses in this video.
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Hey Rhode Island, early voting begins today! 🗳️To find your town’s early voting location and operating hours, go to vote.ri.gov
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Are you ready for the 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration? Tickets are on sale now for the civic bash of the fall. Order your tickets by September 25th to receive a discounted price. Buy your tickets here: act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Will you help protect voters this fall? Our nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers will be deployed around Rhode Island during the September 9th and November 3rd elections, and we need YOU to help expand our reach. Sign up here: protectthevote.net?source=ccri
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Today is the last day to register to vote, update your voter record, or change your party affiliation before the September 9th primary. Visit vote.ri.gov to get #VoteReady! 🗳️
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John Marion @johnmarion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
So today is the 30-day voter registration deadline for Rhode Island's September 9th primary election. If you haven't already, take the time to make sure you're registered to vote, and that your address is up-to-date. vote.sos.ri.gov
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Welcome to your Voter Information Center
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RI Voting Rights Act @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We asked the four candidates in the Democratic Party primary for Rhode Island Attorney General if they support the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act. In this video, Rep. Joe Solomon responds to our prompt. To learn more about the RIVRA, visit rivra.org. @cleanwaterri.bsky.social
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RI Voting Rights Act @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We asked the four candidates in the Democratic Party primary for Rhode Island Attorney General if they support the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act. In this video, Rep. Jason Knight responds to our prompt. To learn more about the RIVRA, visit rivra.org. @cleanwaterri.bsky.social
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RI Voting Rights Act @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We asked the four candidates in the Democratic Party primary for Rhode Island Attorney General if they support the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act. In this video, Keith Hoffmann responds to our prompt. To learn more about the RIVRA, visit rivra.org. @cleanwaterri.bsky.social
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RI Voting Rights Act @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We asked the four candidates in the Democratic Party primary for Rhode Island Attorney General if they support the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act. In this video, Kim Ahern responds to our prompt. To learn more about the RIVRA, visit rivra.org. @cleanwaterri.bsky.social
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Visit RIVRA.org to join our campaign to enact a state voting rights act in Rhode Island and follow @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social for updates.
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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Apply for a mail ballot on vote.ri.gov before August 19. Voting by mail is a simple way to participate in the upcoming statewide primary. #TrustedInfo2026 #Vote #TogetherWeVote #BeAVoter #VoteReadyRI
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The General Assembly must pass legislation to prohibit this workaround to existing campaign finance regulations. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/08/06/t...
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The League of RI Businesses made a play to sidestep campaign finance limits. Now, it’s game time. • Rhode Island Current
The League of RI Businesses has begun to execute on a plan to sidestep state limits on campaign donations, using 40 linked political action committees to funnel $50,000 to five Democratic state legisl...
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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Gov. Dan McKee’s office has released documents showing he paid for tickets to an October 2025 LA Clippers game four months after attending, but says he had been seeking to do so earlier. Target 12 reports: www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-governor-…
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting! Join us at The Guild on Thursday, October 8th, as we gather to recognize Rhode Islanders for their contributions to democracy and civic life, and raise funds to support our work. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/mnhdhzku
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
TARGET 12: Four JNC members who provided key votes Tuesday to advance Shekarchi's judgeship bid have given him $30,000+ in campaign donations One of the four says he saw no reason to disclose or recuse John Marion and Steve Frias among those crying foul www.wpri.com/target-12/sh...
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Shekarchi got over $30,000 from commission members who voted for his judge candidacy
The head of a good-government group said failing to disclose the donations “reflects a profound lack of judgement” by the four JNC members.
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Steph Machado @stephmachado.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
NEW: A judge has ruled in former Speaker Joe Shekarchi's favor, clearing the way for him to seek a state Supreme Court seat. Candidates are being interviewed tomorrow www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/27/m...
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Judge will let former RI House speaker seek state Supreme Court seat - The Boston Globe
K. Joseph Shekarchi, who is still a state representative, has a pending case before the Ethics Commission over whether he violated the state’s “revolving door” policy.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
BREAKING: A Superior Court judge has ruled that former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi would not violate the state’s Code of Ethics by applying for a seat on the R.I. Supreme Court. Developing story here: www.wpri.com/target-12/ju...
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Judge clears Shekarchi to seek RI Supreme Court seat
Former R.I. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi is vying for a position on the R.I. Supreme Court.
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The Trump DOJ is once again sending threatening letters to election officials ‼️ As our executive director told The Boston Globe, the most recent letter sent to RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore is "nothing more than a thinly veiled threat." Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/10/m...
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
R.I. sees sharp increase in number of uncontested Assembly races. “It is not a good thing for democracy when voters don’t have a choice at the ballot box,” @commoncauseri.bsky.social executive director John Marion said. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/10/m...
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R.I. sees sharp increase in number of uncontested Assembly races - The Boston Globe
“It is not a good thing for democracy when voters don’t have a choice at the ballot box,” Common Cause R.I. executive director John Marion said.
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Rhode Island Current @rhodeislandcurrent.com · 01/07/2026
A judge who made a career move similar to the one former House speaker now seeks is asked to halt ethics probe. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/01/s...
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Superior Court Justice Richard Licht to preside over Shekarchi's bid to halt ethics probe • Rhode Island Current
Providence Superior Court Judge Richard Licht, who himself once sought a Rhode Island Ethics Commission opinion before joining the bench, will hear former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's lawsuit a...
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
R.I. judge handling Shekarchi's ‘revolving door’ case knows the issue from his own experience. Presiding Justice Montalbano assigned former House speaker’s case to Judge Licht, a former admin director whose interest in a judgeship raised ‘revolving door’ questions www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/01/m...
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R.I. judge handling former speaker’s ‘revolving door’ case knows the issue from his own experience - The Boston Globe
Presiding Justice Montalbano, a former Senate president, assigned former House speaker Shekarchi’s case to Judge Licht, a former senator and administration director whose interest in a judgeship raise...
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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
To get on the ballot, candidates need registered voters to sign their nomination papers. If you're asked to sign, remember these 3 things: ➡️ A signature is not a vote ➡️ The candidate must be running in your district ➡️ Your party does not matter
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The Womxn Project @thewomxnproject.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I'm attending a @commoncauseri.bsky.social event: Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series). RSVP here: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...
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Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series)
Join us for a conversation on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the role it plays in surveillance, elections, civil rights, and media. This virtual event, part of Common Cause Rhode...
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
TODAY AT 7 PM ET: Join Common Cause RI and @riaclu.bsky.social for a webinar exploring the intersection of AI and democracy. Register here: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 29/06/2026
🎉A victory for voters nationwide! SCOTUS just ruled that ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted. This is an important win for protecting access to the ballot box, but voting rights still need defending. Join our Election Protection program today. bit.ly/4xVjGcs
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Election Protection – Nonpartisan Volunteers To Stop Voter Suppression
If you agree that every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count, you can take action from home or in person by serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer.
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Is AI coming for our democracy? Join us and @riaclu.bsky.social on Monday, 6/29 at 7 PM ET to hear from Andrea Sawka Feigl, a leading media and technology policy expert, about the impact that AI, surveillance, and disinformation have on our democratic processes. act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
"The way elections are run in Rhode Island, the rubber meets the road in the 39 municipalities. The more professionalized that can be, the better it's going to be for voters." - Common Cause RI executive director John Marion
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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 20/06/2026
Continually grateful for the advocacy of Chairman DiPalma, @johnmarion.bsky.social & @commoncauseri.bsky.social for championing these reforms into the sunlight. This victory would not have been possible without your collective momentum and optimism that change is possible!
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❌👑CarlaJaggi @carlajaggi.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
I'm attending a @commoncauseri.bsky.social event: Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series). RSVP here: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...
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Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series)
Join us for a conversation on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the role it plays in surveillance, elections, civil rights, and media. This virtual event, part of Common Cause Rhode...
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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Our next Demystifying Democracy event is scheduled for Monday, June 29th at 7 PM. RSVP now for this virtual event: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...
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