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Statement on State Board of Elections Decision on Trump
Leading the January 6 Insurrection Should Have Disqualified Trump from IL ballot
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Kenny Colston
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The Center Square: Civic groups say Illinois Democrats rushing legislative maps
“Today, we return because the districts were in fact malappropriation, because the rescheduled primary affords us the luxury of some time and because we are once again witnessing a process that’s unlikely to see much in the sense of true community engagement,” Young said.
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Chicago Sun-Times: Madigan is gone, but Illinois lawmakers are still reluctant to embrace ethics reforms
All of the major do-gooder groups — the Better Government Association, Reform for Illinois, CHANGE Illinois and Common Cause — panned the legislation as inadequate.
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Common Cause Illinois Statement on Gov. Prizker’s signing of new maps into law
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WTTW: Springfield’s Last-Minute Session Shuffle
“I’ve been trying to stress throughout this process that Illinois should be a beacon in this process. We’re a national leader in voting rights,” said Jay Young of Common Cause Illinois.
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CCIL statement on landmark criminal justice reform legislation
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Good Government Groups Call for Transparency in Developing Ethics Legislation in the 102nd General Assembly
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Statement on Additional Coronavius Mitigation Measures
The primary duty of any government is to keep the people safe. Decisions like those made today to increase coronavirus mitigation measures in Illinois are tough but necessary decisions to honor that duty. We urge all Illinois residents to adhere to CDC guidelines, and we call on the Trump administration to work with Congress to immediately pass much-needed relief for Illinois families and state governments as they work through this crisis.
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Common Cause Illinois joins new coalition “Open Safe Illinois”
New coalition, “Open Safe Illinois,” asks decision makers to put science, safety first when it comes to COVID-19
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CCIL Op-ed: Sorry, but not all of us can vote from home
If you’ve been on the internet at all lately, you’ve probably seen the meme about Wisconsin’s primary: a gravestone embossed with the words, “I Voted.” The image is dark, but effective. As we have seen, holding elections during a pandemic is risky for voters and poll workers alike. In fact, several poll workers stationed in Chicago during Illinois’ earlier primary have since tested positive for COVID-19, including one who tragically died.
That’s why a growing movement of advocates such as the Just Democracy Illinois...
That’s why a growing movement of advocates such as the Just Democracy Illinois...
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Testimony before the Illinois State Board of Elections
"In this time of crisis, our coalition has committed itself to working to ensure that every eligible voter who wants to vote in November can vote, in as safe a manner possible. It will take a coordinated effort to achieve this goal, and we intend to work closely with our state and local election officials, decision makers, coalition partners and community members."
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Safeguarding Democracy In a Pandemic
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The Nation: ‘Today, the United States of America Failed to Live Up to Our Democratic Ideals’
Common Cause Illinois Executive Director Jay Young got it right when he said, “The coronavirus pandemic was a stress test for our voting process here in Illinois, and it’s clear that we failed.”