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America at the Crossroads
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Ann McBride Norton’s Legacy: “Our Victories Give Hope to the People that Working Together We Can Make a Difference”
From part-time volunteer, Ann McBride became one of a team of tenacious citizen-lobbyists who helped open up our political process. She rose to be the first woman president of Common Cause from 1995-1999 and inspired me and many others along the way.
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Impact of COVID-19 on: 2020 Census Data & Redistricting
The Census Bureau has announced significant operational changes in the wake of COVID-19. Here are the implications of these potential changes on census, apportionment, redistricting and elections.
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Earth Day: 50 Years of Being In Common Cause With Our Environment
Earth Day and Common Cause turn 50 in 2020 and share more than an anniversary -- a deep and abiding commitment to public policy in the common good.
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Ross Trudeau Honors 50 Years of Common Cause with “Write-In Democracy” Puzzle
This puzzle was created for Common Cause members as we celebrate the past, focus on the present, and plan 50 more years of protecting democracy. Scroll down and solve the clues to get the answers to the Write-in Democracy puzzle.
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Socially Distant, Politically Powerful: Good Government Over Bad Politics
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Gerrymander Gazette: #flattenthecurve edition
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Socially Distant, Politically Powerful: Competence Matters
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Three Generations of Failure
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Virginia House of Delegates should take final step and send Redistricting Commission Amendment to Voters
Virginia voters may soon have an opportunity to adopt redistricting reform.
The House of Delegates is considering final approval of a proposed state Constitutional amendment, which would create a bipartisan Redistricting Commission.
The House of Delegates is considering final approval of a proposed state Constitutional amendment, which would create a bipartisan Redistricting Commission.
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Common Cause Oklahoma Newsletter, February 2020
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Census Oversight Hearing Overlooks President Trump’s Request for Citizenship Data
Just weeks ahead of 2020 Census invitations hitting mailboxes across the country, U.S. Census Bureau director Dr. John Dillingham sat before the House Oversight and Reform committee on Wednesday, February 12th to answer questions on the government's largest peacetime undertaking. However, what happens after peak census operations was minimally addressed by Congress. Including processes that may whitewash representation and potentially leave many communities of color without the resources they deserve.