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08.24.2016

Federal Court Denies Maryland’s Motion to Dismiss Challenge to Partisan Gerrymander

Common Cause responds to a three-judge federal court decision that denied the State of Maryland’s motion to dismiss a challenge to the legislature’s 2011 congressional redistricting.

Voting & Elections 08.18.2016

New Report: Internet Voting Threatens Ballot Secrecy

Casting a secret ballot in the upcoming election might not be so secret or secure depending on where – and how – you vote, according to a new report, The Secret Ballot at Risk: Recommendations for Protecting Democracy. The report was coauthored by three leading organizations focused on voting technology, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), Verified Voting and Common Cause.

Media & Democracy 08.10.2016

Statement on Municipal Broadband Decision by Sixth District

Industry-friendly decision harms public interest says former FCC Commissioner and Common Common Cause Adviser Michael Copps

08.8.2016

Corie Tanida named as New Common Cause Hawaii Executive Director

Corie Tanida, who over the last three years has led a series of successful civic engagement campaigns for Common Cause, today was named Executive Director of Common Cause Hawaii.

Voting & Elections 08.5.2016

Common Cause files landmark lawsuit against partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina

Common Cause launched a potentially landmark lawsuit in federal court today directly challenging the foundation of partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina.

Voting & Elections 08.5.2016

Common Cause Files Suit Challenging Partisan Gerrymander in NC

Common Cause has filed suit in the Middle District of North Carolina, challenging the state legislature's drawing of congressional districts

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