Protecting Our Democracy in the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 outbreak made Common Cause Rhode Island's work of protecting elections and holding government accountable more important than ever before.
Priorities
Common Cause works at the national, state, and local level to defend and strengthen American democracy.
What We're Doing
Demystifying Democracy
An Educational Series brought to you by Common Cause Rhode Island
Common Cause Rhode Island Legislative Scorecard
For more than two decades, Common Cause Rhode Island has produced a legislative scorecard. We produce this as a service to our supporters so they can see how legislators voted on issues of concern to Common Cause Rhode Island.
Reforming Legislative Rules
The rules of the House and Senate govern how those chambers are run. Common Cause Rhode Island seeks rules that make the House and Senate more transparent, accountable and democratic.
Judicial Reform & Merit Selection
We've worked to establish an open system for merit selection of state judges.
Featured Issues
Election Protection
Every eligible voter deserves a say in the policies that impact their daily lives. That is why Common Cause mobilizes volunteers nationwide to help voters cast their ballot.
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.
Fair Courts
A strong democracy requires protecting everyone’s constitutional rights and ensuring our courts are fair and impartial.
Fair Redistricting & Ending Gerrymandering
Politicians should not be allowed to draw voting maps that benefit themselves. We need to create a fair system so that voters choose their politicians, not the other way around.
Making Government Work
Our government should make decisions that further the public's interest. But recently, gridlock, hyper-partisanship, and out-of-date legislative process have hindered meaningful progress. We are fighting back.
Government Transparency
A government that is of, by, and for the people should not operate behind closed doors. We deliver meaningful transparency reforms because honesty and accountability are key to a healthy democracy.
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