Campaign
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.
From city councils to the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court, the people making decisions that affect our lives and our families need to be held to the highest ethical standards. Common Cause works to ensure that those empowered to act on everyone’s behalf disclose their personal finances, uphold the rule of law, and cannot turn their public service into a personal profit scheme.
What We’re Doing
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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Updates
Blog Post
Don’t Rush the Rules!
Press
News Clip
Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention
News Clip
DiPalma Introduces Public Records Access Legislation
News Clip
State officials will try once again to reform APRA laws
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John Marion
Executive Director
Common Cause Rhode Island