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Common Cause works on the national, state, and local level to defend and strengthen American democracy.

What We're Doing


Fair Representation for D.C.

Legislation

Fair Representation for D.C.

It's time to give D.C. residents the voting representation in Congress they deserve.
The CLEAN Act

Legislation

The CLEAN Act

The CLEAN Act will hold members of Congress to the highest ethical standards.
Internet Access For All

Campaign

Internet Access For All

Internet access has become crucial for participating in our Democracy. Yet the digital divide prevents over 4 million Americans from accessing internet connection.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

Legislation

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

Government agencies abuse Section 702 by conducting hundreds of thousands of“backdoor” searches for Americans’ private communications every year. Congress must pass real reform with protections for Americans against government abuse.
Ending Gerrymandering in Indiana

Indiana Campaign

Ending Gerrymandering in Indiana

Common Cause Indiana is leading the fight for fair redistricting in Indiana. We support legislation to create a people's redistricting commission in Indiana and establish nonpartisan redistricting standards.

Featured Issues


Stopping Voter Suppression

Stopping Voter Suppression

Some elected officials are trying to silence voters by creating needless barriers to the ballot box. Common Cause is fighting back against these anti-democracy efforts.
Ethics & Accountability

Ethics & Accountability

Public officials should act in all of our interest, not to line their own pockets. Common Cause is fighting to ensure that all of our leaders are held to high ethical standards.
Stopping An Article V Convention

Stopping An Article V Convention

Wealthy special interests are pushing for a constitutional convention that could put all of our rights up for grabs. Common Cause is fighting back.
National Popular Vote & Electoral College

National Popular Vote & Electoral College

We deserve presidential elections where every voter has an equal voice and where the winning candidate must engage with all 50 states. Common Cause is pushing to fix the broken Electoral College.

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