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Common Cause Turns 45

Common Cause, Gardner’s ambitious project, was launched 45 years ago today. In an open letter to the nation, he described it as a “citizens’ lobby,” composed of Democrats, Republicans and independent-minded Americans who shared his concern with the country’s direction and his determination to address it.

Competition benefits everyone

What happens when a community treats the Internet like an essential service?

The Voting Rights Act: Commemorate Its 50th Anniversary by Restoring It

Donald Trump Comes Clean About Money in Politics, But Doesn’t Offer Solutions

Business mogul, reality TV star, and now presidential candidate Donald Trump seems to understand how politics works these days.

Common Cause believes lawmakers should represent all, not just voters

A group of recent court decisions has reignited the debate over how we draw legislative districts. In a case out of Arizona, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of Americans to create independent commissions that strip politicians of the power to gerrymander districts.

Opinion Analysis: Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission

Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the right of the people to find creative policy solutions to end congressional gerrymandering.

Common Causers to Rally for Voting Rights in Roanoke

Common Cause activists will be among hundreds of citizens gathering in Roanoke, VA’s Elmwood Park on Thursday to urge Rep. Bob Goodlatte – and all members of Congress – to restore the federal Voting Rights Act to full strength.

Common Cause Mourns Charleston Shootings

“We join our fellow South Carolinians and Americans of goodwill everywhere in mourning Wednesday’s senseless murder of our friend, the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney, and eight other worshipers at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Our hearts are broken for the families of those lost, the community of Charleston, and the nation.

The Dream (Nightmare) Comes True: Corporations are People!

Bowing to the inevitable, the Federal Election Commission unveiled new guidelines this morning that would allow corporations to seek public office.

Common Cause Urges ‘Deliberate, Transparent Process’ for Review of Trade Deal

With the House of Representatives preparing to vote on President Obama’s request for special “fast track” authority to finalize a massive international trade agreement, Common Cause cautioned members of Congress today to insist on a deliberate, transparent process for review of the deal.