Campaign
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 But recently, gridlock, hyper-partisanship, and out-of-date legislative process have hindered meaningful progress.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.
Common Cause addresses a range of good government issues to ensure that public officials can their jobs. Over the years, we have worked to:
- Reform the U.S. Senate to update its rules and curb abuse of the silent filibuster
- Prevent government shutdowns over anti-democratic political agendas
- Make sure voters have necessary information about budgets, spending, and the legislative process
- Stop legislators from wrongly interfering with presidential and gubernatorial appointments to the executive and judicial branch
- Ensure state legislatures have adequate time and funding to conduct the peoples’ business
What We’re Doing
Demystifying Democracy
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Events
In Person
2024 Champions of Democracy Celebration
The Guild, 461 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 US
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
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Press
News Clip
The customs, quirks and unspoken rules that really decide how bills become law in RI
News Clip
As session begins, R.I. House requests no more than 15 bills per legislator
News Clip
‘Relentless grind’: Providence City Council is a big job. Some members aren’t always doing it.
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John Marion
Executive Director
Common Cause Rhode Island