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Voting & Elections 06.1.2022

Introducing Common Cause’s Alliance for Emerging Power, A Coalition of Future Leaders Our Democracy Needs

From our founding in 1970 through today, a core principle of Common Cause is that as more eligible Americans participate, our democracy becomes stronger.

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Constitution Courts & Other Democracy Issues 05.25.2022

Steve Kerr Channels the Outrage of Millions of Americans

Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr refuses to discuss basketball to express his outrage over another mass killing in the USA prior to the NBA Conference Finals.

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04.27.2022

Common Cause Youth Programs: Writing for a Just World

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Constitution Courts & Other Democracy Issues 04.27.2022

Holocaust Remembrance Day: What Happens When Democracy Fails

Stark poll numbers remind us why democracy is never just about casting a vote every few years; it is about vigilance, facts, empathy, and a fundamental belief that everyone has a say in the future we share.

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