About Us
For 50 years, Common Cause Maryland and our members have fought for the democracy we deserve.
Founded in 1974, Common Cause Maryland is one of the state’s most effective watchdog groups and has been a strong force for reform at the state and local levels – putting its state and national policy expertise, massive network of grassroots supporters, and nonpartisan approach into action to strengthen our democracy against the challenges it faces today. We work at every level of government on priorities that impact each of our lives—like defending the right to vote, limiting Big Money’s influence on our elections, holding public officials accountable, and more. Our efforts are driven by our National headquarters in D.C. and our more than 25 state offices, led by teams of on-the-ground specialists who know how to win impactful reforms that fortify our democracy.
When We the People come together, we can make a real and lasting difference. Taking action with Common Cause Maryland means joining a nationwide movement in pursuit of a democracy that gives all of us a voice in the decisions that shape our future.
Our mission: Common Cause Maryland is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.
Common Cause Maryland works...
In the Legislature and Local Governments
On the Ground
And Beyond...
Our Commitment to Equity
Common Cause Maryland’s mission is not only one of fixing broken systems of governance but also, and more importantly, changing inequitable systems that are working as designed to prevent a democracy that works for everyone. We are not “restoring” or “rebuilding” a democracy but, rather, striving to create a truly representative and inclusive government for the first time.
We know that racial equity and inclusion must be at the core of what we strive to be, as must equity and inclusion for all individuals across identities and differences (ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religious beliefs, tribe, caste, age, class, thinking, and communication styles, etc.).
These values are essential to the successful execution of our mission to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promotes equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empowers every single Marylander to participate fully in the political process.
