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05.27.2020

Where Do Protections Start and Our Rights End When it Comes to the Government and COVID-19?

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Voting & Elections 05.8.2020

The American people are clear: they support voting by mail and other options to expand access to the ballot

Several new public polls make clear that the vast majority of Americans support innovative and commonsense reforms to make voting more accessible and secure.

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Money & Influence 05.6.2020

Ann McBride Norton’s Legacy: “Our Victories Give Hope to the People that Working Together We Can Make a Difference”

From part-time volunteer, Ann McBride became one of a team of tenacious citizen-lobbyists who helped open up our political process. She rose to be the first woman president of Common Cause from 1995-1999 and inspired me and many others along the way.

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Gerrymandering & Representation 04.27.2020

Impact of COVID-19 on: 2020 Census Data & Redistricting

The Census Bureau has announced significant operational changes in the wake of COVID-19. Here are the implications of these potential changes on census, apportionment, redistricting and elections.

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Constitution Courts & Other Democracy Issues 04.22.2020

Earth Day: 50 Years of Being In Common Cause With Our Environment

Earth Day and Common Cause turn 50 in 2020 and share more than an anniversary -- a deep and abiding commitment to public policy in the common good.

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