Protect Protestors' Rights · [email protected]

April 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Protesting isn't a crime

We have the First Amendment right to protest against any person, company, or government that we disagree with Sign the Petition: Peacefully protesting Tesla isn't a crime no matter what Elon Musk or Donald Trump say >> John, we have the First Amendment right to protest …

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  Speak Out Now · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Trump attacking the 1st Amendment

This is a core part of Trump’s agenda: silence dissent, punish critics, and make fear the law of the land... SIGN THE PETITION to tell Trump and ICE: In America, there’s no such thing as an “illegal” idea >> John, in the United States, we protest, we dissent, and we…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM

The House just passed a poll tax

BREAKING: The House just passed a bill to make it harder for you to vote. Tell the Senate to STOP this assault on our rights >> John, the House of Representatives just passed the SAVE Act – a cruel, calculated attack on every American’s right to vote. It’s designed …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM

We’re facing an all-out war on the truth

With your help, Common Cause will step up to fill the gap. John, it’s a worrying time for anyone who knows – like you do – that a free press is necessary for a functioning democracy. Last month, billionaire Jeff Bezos announced his plans to “radically overhaul” The Washing…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Trump’s free speech crackdown

We have the right to dissent when our government makes decisions we disagree with. Sign the petition: demand the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil >> John, we have the right to dissent when our government makes decisions we disagree with. But President Trump clearly…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Take Action: Trump wants to make voting harder for you

TAKE ACTION: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them. Here’s how their “SAVE” Act puts your vote at risk: Prove your citizenship – again: Even…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Petition: Trump's tariffs

Congress has the power to stand up against Trump’s tariffs and protect everyday Americans. SIGN NOW: Congress is pretending they’re powerless to stop Trump’s tariffs. Don’t buy it – demand they assert their power and stick up for folks like us >> John, Groceries, cl…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - April 3

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 3.5 minute read at 435 words. Thursday, April 3, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy first Thursday of April. We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. We bring you the ne…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Stop Musk’s billionaire takeover of Social Security

We can’t tolerate any disruption to this crucial safety net. Add Your Name to tell Elon Musk’s DOGE: hands off our Social Security! >> John, As a student intern with Common Cause, I'm a few decades away from collecting Social Security. But when I eventually do, I wa…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Let’s hand Elon Musk another loss

After Elon Musk’s embarrassing loss in Wisconsin, Trump reportedly wants to give him the boot. Let’s finish the job: sign our petition to FIRE Elon Musk >> John, Elon Musk poured millions of dollars into yesterday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race – and lost badly. [1] …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Say "Hands Off Our Democracy" on April 5th!

This Saturday we’re joining with thousands across the country to rally for our freedoms. John, We’re facing a national crisis. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are destroying democracy to grab power for themselves and make their rich friends richer. They’re handing out tax breaks t…

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  Voting Rights Update · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM

State by state, we’re winning

Grassroots power is beating back anti-voter attacks. Last week, Trump issued a sweeping (and unlawful) executive order to try and seize control of state elections. It’s a reminder: the attacks on voting rights aren’t slowing down. But while extremists scheme, we’re stopping ba…

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  🚨 Fire Elon Musk · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM

We’re ready to go big – but how big we can go depends on you

We will not cede pressure until Elon Musk is out of our government. John, we’re nearly two months into our Fire Elon Musk campaign, which has activated tens of thousands of folks across the country to stand against his attacks on our schools, our hospitals, and our Social Sec…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM

John, check out our latest ad.

This is the first step of many as we demand real leadership John, over 18,000 Common Cause members called the Senate to demand they put guardrails on government funding to block Musk’s illegal actions. [1] But Chuck Schumer ignored us. Instead, he and 61 other senators vote…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM

We just delivered signatures to stop the SAVE Act - add yours now!

We just delivered thousands of signatures from Common Cause members like you to Congress. Sign the Petition: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act >> John, we just delivered thousands of signatures from Common Cause members like you to key members of Congress,…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Trump wants to make voting harder for you

The “SAVE” Act’s barriers could strip millions of eligible Americans of our right to vote TAKE ACTION: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them.…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM

BREAKING: Trump is coming after your right to vote

BREAKING: Trump is coming after your right to vote – whether you’re in a red, blue, or purple state. Speak out NOW >> John, President Trump just signed an executive order to bring the DOGE playbook – a flood of half-baked and likely illegal cuts – to our nation’s elec…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Petition: Investigate Trump’s group chat scandal

The American people deserve to know how deep this scandal goes. TAKE ACTION: The Trump administration is making foreign policy decisions in their unauthorized group chat. Tell Congress to investigate >> John, Trump administration officials are making top-secret forei…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Petition: Trump wants to make voting harder for you

House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. SIGN NOW: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them. Here’s …

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  Polling Alert · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Voters are ready to FIRE Elon Musk

Common Cause agrees – which is why we launched our Fire Elon Musk campaign. It’s official, John, a near-majority of registered voters are ready to FIRE Elon Musk. You read that right – a new YouGov poll commissioned by Common Cause shows that 49% of registered voters would…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - March 20

Happy Sunshine Week ☀️, first day of Spring 🌸, and March Madness! 🏀 Thursday, March 20, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Sunshine Week ☀️, first day of Spring 🌸, and March Madness! 🏀 We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every T…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Petition: Protect our schools from Trump

SIGN NOW: Protect our schools from Trump’s attacks >> John, Donald Trump is signing another fake executive order today – one that he claims can get rid of the Department of Education, which millions of students, teachers, and parents rely on to ensure every child get…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Your senator voted for the Musk budget

Take Action: Tell the Senate how you feel about their vote to pass the Musk budget >> John, last week, Congress voted to essentially give Elon Musk and Donald Trump a blank check to keep attacking our schools, our hospitals, and our Social Security. Since January, we’…

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Elon Musk wants to take a chainsaw to crucial services you and I rely on

We will not cede pressure until Elon Musk is out of our government. John, we’re six weeks into our Fire Elon Musk campaign, which has activated tens of thousands of folks across the country to stand against his attacks on our schools, our hospitals, and our Social Security. …

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  Heather Ferguson, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Leading the way in states

Voting rights are under attack. Here’s how we win. Hi John, Right now, politicians in multiple states are working to suppress votes and undermine democracy—but we’re fighting back, and we’re winning. Across the country, Common Cause is leading the charge to protect and expan…

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  Virginia Kase Solomón, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Congress failed. Now it’s up to us.

Over 13,000 Common Cause members called their senators in just the past week... John, 62 senators and 217 representatives just voted to sell our country out to Donald Trump & Elon Musk. That’s my takeaway from tonight’s government funding vote, which comes after weeks o…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Urgent: Senators need to hear from you

last night, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated that he’d vote to advance the Republican spending bill John, we’ve been asking you to contact Congress a lot this week – but it’s really important you make your voice heard today. Here’s the latest update: last night…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Honoring the Legacy of Selma

Six decades later, the fight for voting rights is far from over. John, This past weekend, Common Cause joined thousands in Selma, Alabama, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing—a moment that forever changed our democracy. We walked across the Edmund Pettu…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Take Action: Don’t let Musk gut our government

John, did you see my message yesterday? John, House Republicans narrowly passed their far-right funding bill – which would undermine Medicaid and Social Security and do NOTHING to stop Trump and Musk's illegal cuts to our public services. [1] We must act NOW to demand the S…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t let Musk gut our government

John, House Republicans narrowly passed their far-right funding bill – which would undermine Medicaid and Social Security and do NOTHING to stop Trump and Musk's illegal cuts to our public services. [1] We must act NOW to demand the Senate reject any funding legislation that …

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Tell Congress: END Musk’s hostile takeover

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to REJECT the Musk budget >> John, if we don’t act immediately, our elected representatives in Congress are going to hand President Trump and Elon Musk a blank check to shut down any part of the government they don’t like. The bill the House …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM

John, did you see Rachel Maddow on Thursday?

Starting this week, visitors to Times Square – the most popular tourist destination in the country – will see our billboard declaring it’s time to Fire Elon Musk. John, did you see Rachel Maddow on Thursday? Our pressure campaign is working – and Americans from all walk…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Petition: STOP Musk's EPA coup

Tell Congress: Stand up to Elon Musk’s coup at the EPA! John, you’ve heard about our campaign to FIRE Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire who’s using his unchecked power to hurt the American people. But now, Musk is dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to do…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM

John, have you seen our newest ad?

Starting this week, visitors to Times Square – the most popular tourist destination in the country – will see our billboard declaring it’s time to Fire Elon Musk. John, after billionaire Jeff Bezos’s Washington Post refused to run our Fire Elon Musk ad with little to no expl…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM

We’re facing an all-out war on the truth

Unfortunately, it seems like Trump’s attacks on media companies are having their desired effect – silencing dissent. John, it’s a worrying time for anyone who knows – like you do – that a free press is necessary for a functioning democracy. I’m sure you’ve heard the news b…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - March 6

This week’s Common Cause Newsletter is just a 5 minute read at 692 words. 👋 Hi John! Happy Thursday. How about that State of the Union address? Welcome to The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. We bring you the news you need to …

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM

UPDATE: End Musk’s hostile takeover

John, your pressure is working: top Democrats in Congress are reportedly willing to take up the fight to STOP Elon Musk's hostile takeover. [1] Let's keep this momentum going. Your members of Congress – no matter their party – need to hear that you won't accept them giving E…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Petition: Don’t let Musk gut our government

Congress must use this government funding fight to STOP Elon Musk’s hostile takeover. SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to STOP the Musk budget >> John, we just sent a letter to Congress demanding that our elected representatives use their powers to hold President Trump, Elon …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Petition: Hands off our Social Security!

UPDATE: President Trump and Elon Musk are escalating their attacks on Social Security – reportedly planning to privatize Social Security call centers that seniors depend on. [1] John, we can’t let Trump and Musk’s billionaire greed destroy Social Security – add your name t…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Stop the FCC from censoring media

We can’t let Trump weaponize the government against his foes. Take Action: Don’t let Trump censor the media >> John,   Right now, President Trump is weaponizing an independent, nonpartisan agency to settle a political score. That’s right – Trump’s Federal Communications…

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  Elena Nunez, Common Cause · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Government for people, not billionaires

The ultra-wealthy are rigging the system in their favor. We’re fighting back where it matters most. John, America is sliding into oligarchy. Billionaires and corporate elites like Elon Musk are pouring millions into our elections, silencing the voices of everyday people. They’…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

March 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM

30 new Article V Convention bills in the new year

We must not – and will not – let these extremists rewrite our Constitution. John, we’re just two months into the new year and we’re already tracking 107 Article V Convention bills in 35 states across the country. And with only six states standing between you, me, and the A…

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  Common Cause (PA Update) · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM

It’s Us vs. The Ultra-Rich

Billionaires are buying influence in Pennsylvania. It’s time to fight back. John, Every year, billionaires and outside groups pour millions into Pennsylvania politics—from gubernatorial races to state house and senate, city council, and even school board elections. They a…

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  Action Alert (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Petition: STOP this anti-voter scheme

House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. SIGN NOW: Congress must REJECT the anti-voter “SAVE” Act >> John, House Republicans want to make voting harder for you – no matter where you live. I need your help to stop them. Here’s how…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM

UPDATE: Jeff Bezos is gutting the Washington Post’s opinion section

John​, this is what billionaire propaganda looks like. UPDATE: Jeff Bezos is gutting the Washington Post’s opinion section – installing new leadership and demanding all pieces push “personal liberties and free markets.” [1] First, the Washington Post refused to run our Fir…

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM

Senate phones ringing off the hook

This is exactly the kind of fight Common Cause was built for. John, have you tried calling your Senators this month? If you did, chances are you couldn’t get through. That’s because – and this is coming directly from our inside sources on Capitol Hill – folks like YOU are f…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Petition: The media must not bow to Trump & Musk

Right now, major media giants are rolling over for Trump and his billionaire allies. SIGN NOW: A free press should stand up for free speech – NOT cave to the powerful figures they’re supposed to hold to account >> John, the Washington Post refused to run our ad calli…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Our #FireMusk ad got banned

We're not going to stop fighting for the truth, John. John, as it turns out, the Washington Post banning our #FireMusk ad has made a bigger splash than just running it ever could have! This story is now in CNN, New York Times, and The Hill -- and you can help us spread the w…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Trump’s Postal Service takeover

Trump is now reportedly plotting a COMPLETE partisan takeover of our independent Postal Service. SIGN NOW: STOP Trump’s takeover of our Postal Service >> John, after years of pressure from thousands of Common Cause members like you, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is …

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  Fire Elon Musk (via Common Cause) · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM

What happened to a newspaper that used to be synonymous with journalistic integrity?

I’m sure you’ve seen the news: The Washington Post abruptly banned our Fire Elon Musk ad. John, I’m sure you’ve seen the news: The Washington Post abruptly banned our Fire Elon Musk ad. [1] If you haven’t heard, our ad demanding Trump fire Elon Musk – which was all set to r…

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