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Common Cause Commends Udall-Merkley Filibuster Reform Plan

Common Cause called on the U.S. Senate’s new majority today to inaugurate a new, more productive era by adopting the rules reform package offered by Sens. Tom Udall and Jeff Merkley.

In McDonnell Case, the Real Scandal is What's Legal

The legal system has delivered justice to Bob McDonnell; Virginians should now insist that the political system deliver for them – in the form of tough, sensible campaign finance laws -- Common Cause said today.

Voting & Elections 12.22.2014

Commission Proposals Would Shift Power to Voters, Away from Partisan Operators

The redistricting recommendations submitted today by Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s Integrity Commission would go a long way toward shifting political power to voters and away from partisan operatives. The General Assembly should approve them promptly.

Voting & Elections 12.18.2014

Common Cause Hails Ohio Legislature's Support for Non-Partisan Redistricting

Ohio lawmakers will ask voters to approve a state constitutional amendment reforming the redistricting process

Senate Action Puts Election Assistance Commission Back in Business

Prodded by Common Cause and other election reform advocates, senators provided welcome assistance late Tuesday to dozens of states struggling to run their elections with outmoded, prone-to-breakdown voting machines.

12.16.2014

Tributes to Donna Parson

Tribute to the life and legacy of Donna Parson

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