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

What We're Doing


Automatic Voter Registration

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Automatic Voter Registration

By switching voter registration from an opt-in to an opt-out system, AVR makes our elections more inclusive, as well as more accurate and secure.
Open Meetings Act

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Open Meetings Act

Citizens should be able to observe the deliberations of government.
Access to Public Records

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Access to Public Records

A transparent government with accessible, affordable public records is important to maintaining a free and fair democracy.

Featured Issues


Election Protection

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

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

Fair Courts

A strong democracy requires protecting everyone’s constitutional rights and ensuring our courts are fair and impartial.
Fair Redistricting & Ending Gerrymandering

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

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 But recently, gridlock, hyper-partisanship, and out-of-date legislative process have hindered meaningful progress.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

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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