SAVE PBS · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Stop PBS funding cuts

An independent free press is fundamental to our democracy. John, if you care about PBS and NPR, keep reading. President Trump just escalated his attacks against independent public media – asking Congress this week to claw back $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Br…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Tell Congress: Defund DOGE Now

Trump is asking Congress to give DOGE more funding, more staff, and more power. SIGN NOW: Trump wants even MORE money to fund DOGE’s efforts to strip our government for parts. Tell Congress to say no >> John, by all accounts, Elon Musk’s DOGE has been a total mess. …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Trump’s giving Big Tech a 10-year free pass

We can’t let Big Tech write the rules. Trump wants to give AI companies unchecked power to deceive and divide us. Tell the Senate to REJECT this Big Tech giveaway >> John, Trump’s budget bill isn’t just an attack on our healthcare, housing, and education – it’s also …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Just six states away

They want to rewrite the Constitution—Common Cause is leading the fight to stop them. John, Right now, our democracy is under attack from every direction. Extremist politicians are slashing public school budgets, gutting voting rights, and targeting Medicaid and basic servi…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

June 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Oklahoma is teaching Trump's lies in schools

What’s happening in Oklahoma right now should outrage every American. Oklahoma politicians are trying to teach students Trump’s election lies as fact. SIGN NOW to say we need REAL civics in schools, not far-right indoctrination >> John, what’s happening in Oklahoma r…

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  Add My Name · [email protected]

June 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Petition: Save PBS and NPR

We must protect independent media from Trump’s attacks. ADD YOUR NAME: Save PBS and NPR – because democracy requires an informed public >> John, President Trump and his friends in Congress are escalating their war on public media – attempting to slash funding for ou…

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  Budget Action Alert · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM

“We’re all going to die.”

Joni Ernst said the quiet part out loud. John, When one of her constituents asked her about the devastating impact Trump’s budget would have on everyday people—how millions would lose their healthcare, how many might suffer or die—Sen. Joni Ernst didn’t even blink. She …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Good Trouble. Real Results.

This is what people power looks like. John, This is what people-powered progress looks like. From blocking bad bills to passing bold reforms, we’re taking on power—and winning. Take a read below of some of the good trouble Common Cause has been getting into this month. Hi Jo…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - May 29

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 544 words. Thursday, May 29, 2025 👋 Hi John! We made it to the end of the week! We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every other Thursday. We bring you …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Elon Musk is finally gone

Common Cause led the way in calling for Elon Musk’s removal all the way back in February... John, huge news – after months of public outcry, Elon Musk is finally leaving the White House. [1] He should have never been there to begin with. But now, with millions of Americans …

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  Common Cause Alerts · [email protected]

May 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Take Action: Stop Big Money In Politics

Right now, one of the strongest clean election programs in the country is under attack. TAKE ACTION: Phone bank to STOP Big Money in politics >> John, Right now, one of the strongest clean election programs in the country is under attack – and no matter where you live,…

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  Voting Rights Update · [email protected]

May 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Our democracy’s frontline

Common Cause members are making real change happen John, While MAGA politicians in Congress push schemes to block millions from voting, roll back rights, and work to jam through a budget that favors greed over people, Common Cause is advancing a different vision: one where ev…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

May 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Petition: Trump is attacking our healthcare again

Sign the Petition: A democracy that works for the people must put our healthcare ahead of billionaires’ greed. Tell elected leaders to deliver on the People’s Promise >> John, when your child has a fever, when your parent needs medication, when you just want to keep …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM

The House passed a disastrous budget

Under our noses, our healthcare was put on the chopping block John, the House just passed Trump's plot to cut our healthcare to make billionaires richer. Now, he wants it signed into law by July 4th. That means we have a little over a month to demand the Senate stand up for…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM

What the House just passed

Under our noses, our healthcare was put on the chopping block John, House Republicans just voted in the dead of night to gut healthcare for millions of Americans – so their billionaire donors can get even richer. That’s the only way Speaker Mike Johnson could pass an extreme…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM

UPDATE: REJECT Trump’s $400M bribe from Qatar

Congress must stop Trump from selling out our country to the highest bidder. SIGN NOW: Trump just accepted a $400 million bribe – Congress must act now >> John, it’s official: President Trump just accepted a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar – a plane he plans to us…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Common Cause is holding the line

We’ve tracked more than 100 Article V resolutions across the country just this year. John, Right now, our democracy is under attack from every direction. Extremist politicians are slashing public school budgets, gutting voting rights, and targeting Medicaid and basic servi…

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  📝 Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Petition: STOP Trump's slash-and-burn budget

Trump is trying to turn his and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn agenda into law. SIGN NOW: Demand Congress REJECT Trump’s attempts to gut crucial programs >> John, Right now, Trump is trying to turn his and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn agenda into law. While working Ameri…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Just 6 states away

They want to rewrite the Constitution—Common Cause is leading the fight to stop them. John, Right now, our democracy is under attack from every direction. Extremist politicians are slashing public school budgets, gutting voting rights, and targeting Medicaid and basic servi…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM

STOP the FBI from misusing its power >>

Trump’s FBI is ditching fraud investigations for mass deportations SIGN NOW: The FBI should spend its time investigating white collar criminals – not terrorizing our immigrant neighbors >> John, Since day one, Trump’s playbook has been clear: stoke fear of "outsider…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - May 15

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 554 words. Thursday, May 15, 2025 👋 Hi John! We made it to the end of the week! We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every other Thursday. We bring you …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM

SCOTUS Update: We won’t let Trump win this

We took legal action to help block Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship John, in case you weren't already aware, Common Cause recently took legal action to help block Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship. Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments — and we’re not b…

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  Add My Name · [email protected]

May 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM

REJECT Trump’s $400M bribe from Qatar

John, did you see our message from Monday? Donald Trump is in Qatar today, and as he negotiates with them we can't help but wonder: Is Trump putting the country's interests first – or his own? Tell Congress to shut down this corruption NOW >> SIGN THE PETITION For …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM

This is our moment to fight

Congress must choose: serve the people—or the ultra-rich. John, Every member of Congress has a choice to make in the coming months: Will they side with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the billionaire oligarchs they serve—or will our members of Congress stick up for the people…

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  ✍️ Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Tell Congress: BLOCK Trump's $400M bribe

This isn’t an innocent gift, it’s a bribe from a country that wants favorable treatment. SIGN NOW: Congress must BLOCK Trump’s $400 million bribe from Qatar >> John, President Trump is trying to accept a $400 million luxury jet from the government of Qatar – and keep…

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  📢 Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM

Save PBS and NPR

We must protect independent media from Trump’s attacks. SIGN NOW: Free, fact-based public news is essential for our democracy. Save PBS and NPR from Trump’s attacks >> John, President Trump and his friends in Congress are escalating their war on public media – attem…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Everything costs more—and Trump is making it worse

Right now, families are paying the price. SIGN NOW: Add your name to the People's Promise to demand an economy that works for all of us >> John, Right now, families are cutting back on groceries, skipping medical appointments, and postponing dreams because everythin…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Victory in NC: We The People won

A national test of our democracy—won by the people. Hi John, I wanted to let you know about a huge win for Common Cause North Carolina, one that has nationwide implications. And this time, we’re writing with some good news. For six months, a losing candidate—Jefferson Gri…

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  Defend Democracy · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM

The stakes have never been higher

We’re bringing more people into this movement than ever before John, Trump has barely been in office 100 days, and his administration is already laying the groundwork to roll back our rights, gut Social Security and Medicaid, and hand control of our government to unelected b…

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  Tell Congress · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Petition: Trump wants to shut down Sesame Street

We must protect independent media from Trump’s attacks. SIGN NOW: Free, fact-based public news is essential for our democracy. Save PBS and NPR from Trump’s attacks >> John, President Trump and his friends in Congress are escalating their war on public media – attem…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - May 1

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 4 minute read at 559 words. Thursday, May 1, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Friday Eve and happy May Day, also known as International Workers' Day. We made it to the end of the week! We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Wat…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Take Action: The People’s Promise starts with you

Our movement is growing—and we’re just getting started. John, Earlier today, Common Cause and partners across the country came together to kick off The People’s Promise—and we’re already making waves. Here’s a snapshot from today’s launch: If you haven’t already, now’s th…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Trump had his 100 days. Now it’s our turn.

We’re launching The People’s Promise—a vision for a government that works for everyone. TAKE ACTION: Trump had his 100 days—now it’s our turn. Visit PeoplesPromise.us to get involved in our campaign to fight back >> John, In just 100 days, Trump and his handpicked loya…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM

John, we’re going to the Supreme Court.

John, we’re going to the Supreme Court. Today, Common Cause took legal action in Trump v. Casa Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court case that strikes at the heart of democracy. [1] What’s at stake isn’t just the future of birthright citizenship — it’s a crucial test of whether ou…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM

We're getting into good trouble

Our work at the state level has never been more important than it is right now With Attorney General Pam Bondi dismantling the DOJ’s voting section and tossing out every active voting rights case, one thing is clear: our work at the state level has never been more important th…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Take Action: RSVP for May Day 2025

TAKE ACTION: Sign up for a May Day rally near you >> John, Across the country—from the fruit fields in California to classrooms in Chicago, from kitchens in Queens to loading docks in Atlanta—working people are uniting. We are calling for stronger neighborhoods, safer …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM

BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi just purged the DOJ's voting rights team

John, this administration just made it even harder to stop attacks on your right to vote. Just hours ago, Trump’s appointees at the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, purged the entire leadership team of the DOJ’s voting section – the career experts w…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Stop Trump’s attack on the courts

This isn’t just about one judge. It’s about whether we still live in a democracy. Sign The Petition: The Trump Administration just arrested a judge – speak out NOW >> John, the Trump Administration just arrested a sitting judge – Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Trump wants to silence you

John, Donald Trump is trying to silence you. He’s sending his Attorney General after ActBlue—the donation site that thousands of candidates and organizations like Common Cause use to fund their work with small-dollar, grassroots donations. Why? Because he doesn’t like wh…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM

NEW: Trump's voting order blocked

BREAKING: Trump just lost in court AGAIN – this time over his attempt to crack down on our right to vote. BREAKING: Trump just lost in court AGAIN – this time over his dictator-like attempt to crack down on our right to vote. [1] John, this is a MAJOR victory for voting right…

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  Elena Nunez, Common Cause · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Democracy belongs to us 🗳️

Here are some ways we’re taking action: John, Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to dismantle our democracy. He’s issued an executive order to override how states run elections, promised to end birthright citizenship, and is backing the SAVE Act—a bill that could block mill…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Stop this attack on voter registration

EAC is considering harmful changes—submit your public comment today. John, can you take 5 minutes to stop this attack on voters? Right now, anti-voter groups are pushing to add new bureaucratic hoops to the National Voter Registration Form, requiring documents that millions o…

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  Common Cause Action Alert · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Take Action: Trump wants to make voting harder for you

We’ve stopped the SAVE Act before, and we’re ready to do it again. TAKE ACTION: The House 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 has passed the SAVE Act – a cruel, calcula…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM

You fired Elon Musk

Common Cause led the way in calling for Elon Musk’s removal all the way back in February... John, huge news – after months of public outcry, Elon Musk is finally leaving the White House. [1] He should have never been there to begin with. But now, with millions of Americans r…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Stop Trump’s war on workers

President Trump just launched a direct attack on nearly one million federal workers Sign the Petition: Help federal workers stand up to Trump >> John, President Trump just launched a direct attack on nearly one million federal workers [1] – our neighbors, friends, and f…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM

107 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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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Protect the USPS

As Trump continues his threats to privatize our USPS – We The People are fighting back. Add your name: Tell Congress that the USPS is not for sale >> John, President Trump and former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy have already done serious damage to our Postal Servic…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - April 17

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 5 minute read at 688 words. Thursday, April 17, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Friday Eve. We made it to the end of the week.   We are happy to bring you The People’s Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursd…

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

April 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Trump is ignoring the Supreme Court

Tell Congress: Stand up for our freedoms and bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home >> John, the Trump administration has abducted a Maryland father named Kilmar Abrego Garcia – and now they’re ignoring the Supreme Court’s ruling to bring him back home. If they get away with t…

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  Stop the SAVE Act · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM

We must protect the right to vote

Our freedom to vote is one of the most sacred in a democracy. John, on Thursday the House passed a bill that could silence millions of eligible voters – maybe even you or someone you love. They call it the “SAVE Act” but we call it a modern-day poll tax. What else do you…

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