Redistricting Alert · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM

BREAKING: Indiana stood up to Trump’s pressure

They just rejected his dangerous mid-decade gerrymander Great news, John: thousands of Common Cause Indiana members — alongside millions of Americans who are worried about the direction of our democracy — made our voices heard loud and clear: no mid-decade gerrymandering. …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Betting on the news?

We must restore full funding for PBS & NPR before gambling-driven media takes over. SIGN NOW: Gambling markets are invading America’s newsrooms. Demand Congress restore funding for impartial public news like PBS & NPR >> SIGN THE PETITION John, imagine turn…

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

December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Stop Trump's discrimination agenda

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress not to rubber-stamp Trump and Hegseth’s discrimination agenda >> TAKE ACTION John, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are carrying out an ideological purge of our military – and Congress is about to pass a bill rubber-stamping it. They say it’s abo…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Stop Trump’s "emergency" gerrymanders

They're denying millions of Americans a fair voice in our democracy. SIGN NOW: Trump’s “emergency” gerrymanders are denying millions of Americans a fair voice in our democracy. Congress must pass the Redistricting Reform Act >> John, Trump and his cronies are silencing v…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM

John, our Year-End campaign is in full swing.

Your gift powers Common Cause’s work for democracy in every state. Hi John, This is Virginia Kase Solomón, President & CEO of Common Cause. I’m reaching out personally because our Year-End fundraising campaign has officially begun, and we’re counting on people like you …

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

December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

UPDATE: Members of Congress are cashing in

This is one of Congress’s most corrupt, trust-shattering practices. John, we’re building momentum to end one of Congress’s most corrupt, trust-shattering practices – and we need you to take action right now. A growing bipartisan coalition in Congress is supporting the Restore…

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

December 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Stop rigged voting maps

Help protect fair maps for the 2026 elections. TAKE ACTION: Your action can help ensure a free and fair 2026 election – no matter where you live >> TAKE ACTION John, if you want to help protect fair maps for the 2026 elections, we need your help today. Right now, Tru…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM

We’ve stopped nearly 150 new calls for a convention

Shredding First Amendment protections. Gutting environmental regulations. Rolling back civil rights advances. John, we have great news to share! Massachusetts lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to RESCIND the state’s Article V calls. Common Cause Massachusetts has spent years…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM

🚨Redistricting Update

How we’re leading the fight against mid-decade redistricting John, the Supreme Court just rubber-stamped Texas’s gerrymandered mid-decade maps for 2026. That's up to 5 new GOP seats to help Trump and his party try steal the midterms. But instead of giving up, we’re seeing t…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM

John, look what we’ve achieved together

Before Giving Tuesday, take a moment to see what your support made possible. John, this year you stood on the front lines for our rights and our democracy. Your action protected voters from suppression, held corrupt officials accountable, stopped extremist power grabs, de…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Congress's get rich quick scheme

Politicians shouldn't profit from the problems they’re supposed to solve. SIGN NOW: We’re building bipartisan momentum to BAN members of Congress from getting rich trading stocks. It’s just common sense – can you add your name to push it over the finish line? >> SI…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Something you can do right now

John, the Supreme Court just rubber-stamped Texas’s gerrymandered mid-decade maps for 2026. Make no mistake: this is a blatant attempt to help Trump and his party steal the midterms. Common Cause is ready to defend voters against these attacks. We believe that our country w…

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  Add Your Name · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Protect our free press

Trump is assembling a blacklist of journalists and outlets. SIGN NOW: Trump is blacklisting journalists who criticize him. Demand media companies stand up for free speech >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump is assembling a blacklist of journalists and outlets who da…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM

John, before midnight — help us finish strong

We’re so close to our Giving Tuesday goal. Can we count on you before time runs out? Hi John, This is Dalton Fuqua, Vice President of Development at Common Cause. Giving Tuesday is one of the most important moments of the year for our movement — and I wanted to share a quic…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Something you can do right now

Help us protect every voter before it’s too late. John, This Giving Tuesday, we want to tell you about one of the most powerful things you can do to protect our democracy: sponsor an Election Protection volunteer. Trump and his MAGA allies have made it clear that their path …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

December 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM

UPDATE: Trump's death threats against Democrats

Trump is trying to intimidate his political opponents into silence. John, Trump is ramping up his threats against members of Congress – with Sen. Mark Kelly facing a Pentagon probe for daring to stand up to Trump. Legal experts say the investigation is “ridiculous” and “w…

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  Common Cause Litigation Update · [email protected]

December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM

🏛️We're Fighting for Your Rights in Court

step by step, case by case Hi John, Ahead of Giving Tuesday, I wanted to take a moment and tell you what our legal team at Common Cause has been fighting for this year. There’s been so much noise and confusion in politics lately, but beneath all of that, we’re doing the s…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

November 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM

One step closer to a constitutional convention

We’re up against deep pockets and powerful special interests. John, On this Giving Tuesday, we need you to know what’s at stake. This year, Common Cause helped hold the line against an Article V constitutional convention - rescinding four convention calls (the most in one …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM

John, fifty years of democracy in action

We’ve changed the course of democracy before — and we’re doing it again. Hi John For more than five decades, Common Cause has been fighting to make democracy work for everyone. From the halls of Congress to local election offices, we’ve built a movement that stands up to cor…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM

NO Taxpayer Money for Proud Boys

The Proud Boys want $100 million from taxpayers to fund their hate. SIGN NOW: The Proud Boys want $100 million from taxpayers to fund their hate. Add your name to tell AG Pam Bondi: don’t let them take a single penny >> SIGN THE PETITION John, this far-right hate g…

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

November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Speak out against the Trump’s secret voter-purge system

we need a tidal wave of public pressure from activists like you, John Did you see this, John? We need your help calling for the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to dismantle Trump’s illegal voter-purge system. TAKE ACTION NOW: Speak out again…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM

John, early access: our Giving Tuesday campaign starts now

Your early gift powers Common Cause’s work for democracy in every state. Hi John, This is Virginia Kase Solomón, President & CEO of Common Cause. I’m reaching out personally because Giving Tuesday is just days away, and our work to protect our democracy can’t wait. For…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Save PBS and NPR

NPR just secured $36 million for public radio. SIGN NOW: Local PBS and NPR stations are shutting down after Trump’s cuts. Demand Congress restore funding for public media NOW >> SIGN THE PETITION John, NPR just secured $36 million in federal funding for public radi…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM

We’ve stopped nearly 150 new calls for a convention

Shredding First Amendment protections. Gutting environmental regulations. Rolling back civil rights advances. John, we have great news to share! On Wednesday, Massachusetts lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to RESCIND the state’s Article V calls. Common Cause Massachusetts …

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

November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Take Action: Stop this anti-voter scheme

Tell the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to dismantle Trump’s illegal voter-purge system >> TAKE ACTION NOW: Speak out against the Trump’s secret voter-purge system before millions lose their privacy and their right to vote >> T…

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  Add My Name · [email protected]

November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM

UPDATE: Trump's death threats against Democrats

UPDATE: Trump is making death threats against Democrats in Congress. John, instead of rising to meet the moment, Speaker Mike Johnson is joining Donald Trump in the muck. When asked about Trump's outburst against Democratic lawmakers, Johnson tried to shift the blame to h…

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

November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Stop Trump’s military invasions

TAKE ACTION NOW: Tell your governor to refuse Trump’s illegal National Guard deployments >> TAKE ACTION John, right now, every governor in the country – including in Pennsylvania – has a choice to make. They can either do Donald Trump’s bidding and willingly send the…

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  Add My Name · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Will Congress tolerate Trump's death threats?

Trump is making death threats against Democrats in Congress. SIGN NOW: Donald Trump’s death threats against Democratic lawmakers are inexcusable, and members of Congress must condemn political violence with one voice. Can you add your name today? SIGN THE PETITION John, …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM

REJECT Trump's Big Tech giveaway

Unchecked AI is already hurting people. SIGN NOW: Stop Trump’s dangerous Big Tech giveaway >> SIGN THE PETITION John, they’re at it again… Over the summer, you helped stop Trump and his friends in Congress from handing a major blank check to Big Tech billionaires …

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  Add My Name · [email protected]

November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Is Seth Meyers Next?

First Stephen Colbert, then Jimmy Kimmel, now Seth Meyers? SIGN NOW: First Stephen Colbert, then Jimmy Kimmel, now Seth Meyers? Not if we have anything to say about it. Tell NBC not to cave to Trump’s dictator-like threats >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump just laun…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM

One of the most powerful things we do

Free and fair elections are something we cannot take for granted. John, I want to share some good news with you. If you’ve been a part of Common Cause for a while, you know that every election year, we mobilize thousands of nonpartisan poll monitors to guarantee our rights.…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM

No $500k checks for politicians

Politicians should NOT be profiting off the people they serve. SIGN NOW: Politicians shouldn’t get $500,000 payouts from taxpayers. Congress must repeal Senate Republicans’ self-serving scheme NOW >> SIGN THE PETITION John, when the Senate caved over Trump’s govern…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Trump wants to take $230 million from taxpayers

In Trump’s own words, “it sort of looks bad.” John, did you see our message? SIGN NOW: Trump is demanding $230 million in “damages” from taxpayers like you for the investigations into his own scandals. Add your name to REJECT this scheme >> SIGN THE PETITION John,…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - November 15

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 5 minute read at 700 words. Saturday, November 15, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Saturday. In the Watchdog Newsletter, we share what you need to know to hold power accountable from the nonpartisan source you can trust. This watchdog d…

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  Take The Survey · [email protected]

November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM

NEW: Take our 2026 member survey!

Help us make critical decisions about how we can most effectively protect our democracy. John, we’re calling on our most dedicated supporters to give input on our top priorities and campaign strategy going forward. Will you help out by taking our 2026 member survey? We aren't …

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM

one step closer to a constitutional convention

We’re against deep pockets and powerful special interests. John, Ohio politicians just took us one step closer to stepping off the Article V cliff. Extremist lawmakers in the state are pushing a resolution they say is all about cleaning up government – but in reality, it’s …

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

November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Congress failed us

Let’s turn our frustration into action. TAKE ACTION NOW: Tell Senator John Fetterman – we won’t forget your vote to surrender to Trump and raise our healthcare costs >> TAKE ACTION John, Congress just betrayed millions of Americans. Despite demands from Common Cause …

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM

John, Congress just sold you out.

We’re prepared to hold Democrats and Republicans alike accountable to protecting our values. John, Congress just sold you out. Eight Senators – seven Democrats and one Independent – joined all Republicans to pass Trump’s billionaire budget that does nothing about skyrocke…

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  Article V Alert · [email protected]

November 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Common Cause is holding the line

We’ve tracked nearly 150 Article V resolutions 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 services. They’re dismantling ci…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Restore PBS and NPR Funding

SIGN NOW: Local PBS and NPR stations are shutting down after Trump’s cuts. Demand Congress restore funding for public media NOW >> SIGN THE PETITION John, Trump’s $1.1 billion cuts to PBS and NPR are already gutting access to independent, free media across the cou…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Hope for democracy is real

This week proved what’s possible when people like you step up to protect the vote. John, Ignore the pundits. Here’s the most important takeaway from this week’s elections: Americans still believe in democracy, and we’re willing to show up to protect it. Across the country,…

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

November 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Keep SNAP running

Trump is choosing to make Americans go hungry. TAKE ACTION NOW: Urge your governor to push back on Trump’s SNAP games and feed hungry Americans now >> TAKE ACTION John, Trump is once again choosing to make Americans – including children – go hungry. Yesterday, a federal …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Tell Congress: Don’t let Trump punish voters

Voters across the country rejected Trump's cruel agenda. SIGN NOW: Tell Congress – Don’t let Trump punish voters in cities like New York or states like Virginia, California, or New Jersey that rejected his agenda >> SIGN THE PETITION John, voters across the count…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM

This is what democracy is all about

Common Cause is already looking ahead to what's next. John, millions of voters turned out to do their civic duty in state and local elections - an exceptional turnout for an off-year election. [1] This comes after Trump's approval ratings hit a new low... [2] and as he announ…

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM

BREAKING: Trump's holding SNAP hostage

Trump is now threatening to withhold ALL SNAP aid OUTRAGEOUS: Trump just threatened to claw back SNAP yet again from 42 million hungry Americans. Tell him to stop playing games with people’s lives >> SIGN THE PETITION John, On Friday night, Donald Trump and his wealt…

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

November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM

No ICE at the Super Bowl

They're treating American cities like a battleground. TAKE ACTION: No ICE at the Super Bowl. Speak out against Kristi Noem and Donald Trump's cruel ICE raids >> TAKE ACTION John, Kristi Noem and Donald Trump are treating American cities like a battleground. They’ve s…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM

How we’re pushing back

When our so-called “leaders” fail, Common Cause won’t. John, Trump appointed his own lawyer - Pam Bondi - as our country’s attorney general. So it should come as no surprise: she’s turned the Department of Justice into Trump’s personal attack dog. In less than a year, she… …

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  Sign The Petition · [email protected]

November 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Investigate Trump's ballroom

SIGN NOW: Congress must investigate the companies funding Trump’s ballroom – and what they want in return >> SIGN THE PETITION John, the White House belongs to the American people – not its temporary resident. But Trump is tearing it down anyway. He’s rushing thro…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM

The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - November 1

This week’s Common Cause newsletter is just a 6 minute read at 845 words. Saturday, November 1, 2025 👋 Hi John! Happy Saturday. It’s almost Election Day! In the Watchdog Newsletter, we share what you need to know to hold power accountable from the nonpartisan source you ca…

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  Common Cause · [email protected]

November 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Millions of Americans need your help

SNAP funding runs out today. John, Yesterday brought hope, with federal judges ruling that Trump must restore funding for SNAP. [1] It’s a major win for millions of parents, veterans, and seniors who’ve been struggling to put food on the table. But there’s a catch: SNAP fun…

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