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De la corruption à la responsabilité : réformer la politique du pay-to-play à Atlanta

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De la corruption à la responsabilité : réformer la politique du pay-to-play à Atlanta

Depuis des décennies, la ville d’Atlanta est confrontée à une corruption institutionnalisée, qui entrave son potentiel en tant que pôle culturel, commercial et international. Common Cause Georgia a exposé cette corruption dans un nouveau rapport intitulé « The Atlanta Way: Examining Pay-to-Play ».

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David Vance

Stratège national des médias
dvance@commoncause.org
240-605-8600

Katie Scally

Directrice des communications
kscally@commoncause.org
408-205-1257

Ariana Marmolejo

Stratège en communication régionale (Ouest)
amarmolejo@commoncause.org

Jennifer Garcia

Stratège en communication régionale (Sud)
jgarcia@commoncause.org

Kenny Colston

Stratège en communication régionale (Midwest)
kcolston@commoncause.org


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Omaha World Herald: Nebraska Legislature examines new rules to limit filibusters

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Omaha World Herald: Nebraska Legislature examines new rules to limit filibusters

Gavin Geis, executive director for Common Cause Nebraska, said the current rules serve as a safeguard that ensures a balanced approach to redistricting, a process that has received heavy scrutiny across the country for over-politicization.

"The removal of party registration as a factor in selecting committee members may lead to a lack of diversity in thought and perspective, resulting in skewed representation that doesn't accurately (represent) the political landscape of our state," Geis said.

Los Angeles Times: DWP board members held private contract talks with vendor, prompting ethics questions

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Los Angeles Times: DWP board members held private contract talks with vendor, prompting ethics questions

Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics and accountability program manager at California Common Cause, questioned why staff, rather than the commissioners, didn’t talk to Ardent.

“If the meeting was to hash out the contract and tell the company that they’re going to vote for them, and what the contract would look like — that sort of thing shouldn’t be happening in a private forum,” he said.

“Even if it’s legal, it doesn’t seem appropriate,” McMorris added.

The Daily Beast: Marjorie Taylor Greene Hit With Federal Fine for Illegal Fundraising

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The Daily Beast: Marjorie Taylor Greene Hit With Federal Fine for Illegal Fundraising

Common Cause, a D.C. watchdog group that, according to its website, works to “ensure that every vote counts, that every eligible voter has an equal say, that our elections represent the will of the people, and that our government is of, by, and for the people,” filed a complaint in May 2021, alleging that Greene violated the “soft money” ban in the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) of 1971 for “soliciting unlimited contributions.”

The group declared that under federal campaign finance law, federal candidates and...

Orlando Sentinel/Sun Sentinel (éditorial) : Le complot de la législature

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Orlando Sentinel/Sun Sentinel (éditorial) : Le complot de la législature

Le lobby citoyen Common Cause qualifie le mouvement national en faveur d'une convention de « menace la plus sérieuse pour notre démocratie, passant presque complètement inaperçu ».

Que pouvez-vous faire ? Signez la pétition en ligne de Common Cause contre une convention au titre de l'article V. Suivez les votes de votre législateur sur ces mauvais projets de loi. Puis votez contre quiconque pense que c'est une bonne idée.

Boston Globe: As session begins, R.I. House requests no more than 15 bills per legislator

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Boston Globe: As session begins, R.I. House requests no more than 15 bills per legislator

John M. Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, said the bill limit might amount to "inside baseball" for the legislature. "But it's incredibly important inside baseball because it affects how representatives are able to represent their constituents," he said.

"When you watch 'School House Rock,' no one says, 'That poor bill sitting on Capitol Hill can only have 14 friends,' " Marion said, referring to a series of educational cartoons that ran on Saturday morning TV in the 1970s and '80s, including "I'm Just A...

Yahoo! News/ Las Cruces Sun-News: Old restrictions on NM Legislature no longer work

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Yahoo! News/ Las Cruces Sun-News: Old restrictions on NM Legislature no longer work

“The time has come to enact some commonsense reforms… and enter the modern era,” said Mario Jimenez, executive director of Common Cause New Mexico. “The public is behind it, and the reforms are long overdue.”

The organization’s survey showed that 64% of respondents supported legislator salaries, and 70% supported longer sessions. Support cut across party and regional lines.

Yahoo! News/Kansas City Star: Do you trust far-right politicians working to remake the Kansas and US Constitutions?

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Yahoo! News/Kansas City Star: Do you trust far-right politicians working to remake the Kansas and US Constitutions?

“The delegates could write amendments that revoke any of our most cherished rights — like our right to peaceful protest, our freedom of religion, or our right to privacy,” the progressive watchdog group Common Cause warns. Hyperbole? Maybe. The point is we simply don’t know.

Public News Service: Bill aims to restore voting rights for those incarcerated in Alabama, US

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Public News Service: Bill aims to restore voting rights for those incarcerated in Alabama, US

Keisha Morris Desir, justice and mass incarceration project manager for Common Cause, said the Inclusive Democracy Act is the first of its kind to include voting rights for people even if they are still behind bars.

"This is the first really expansive bill that would allow everyone -- including those who are currently incarcerated, on parole and probation -- to vote in a federal election," Desir explained.

Washington Times: Share of unelected legislators target of reform movement

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Washington Times: Share of unelected legislators target of reform movement

Nearly half of the state lawmakers from Montgomery County and a quarter statewide were not elected before they were first seated, according to Common Cause Maryland, a watchdog group that advocates for voting rights and fair elections.

Common Cause and some lawmakers aim to change the process during the three-month General Assembly session that opens on Jan. 10.

A survey released in October by Common Cause Maryland found that 85% of the state’s residents favor a switch to a special elections system.

Honolulu Civil Beat: Dark Clouds And A Little Sunshine: Here’s The Forecast For Legislative Reform in ’24

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Honolulu Civil Beat: Dark Clouds And A Little Sunshine: Here’s The Forecast For Legislative Reform in ’24

“We’re going guns blazing for (public) campaign financing,” said Camron Hurt, program director for Common Cause Hawaii, calling it the organization’s top legislative priority.

Common Cause won’t be alone. The State Campaign Spending Commission also plans to seek expansion of public financing of campaigns.

Providence Journal: What RI’s state officers want in 2024

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Providence Journal: What RI’s state officers want in 2024

Same-day registration, which is currently allowed only for presidential/vice presidential elections, is also a priority of the citizens advocacy group Common Cause.

"We want Rhode Island to join the 22 states, including four of the six New England states, that give voters the option to register up to and on Election Day," says Common Cause executive director John Marion.

New York Times: How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature

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New York Times: How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature

“It makes for more efficient elections and is less confusing to voters, too,” said Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause New York, a nonpartisan good government group.

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