Common Cause
People. Democracy. Action.
Common Cause is an advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with over 1.5 million members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.
08/08/2026
The 50-49 confirmation vote is disappointing, but it isn't the final word.
The country deserves an Attorney General who serves the people, not just the president. Common Cause will ensure Todd Blanche is accountable to us.
Sen. Cassidy has said he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as AG.
"The Senate now owns Blanche’s abuse of power as Attorney General, both former and future offenses. Common Cause will continue our work to return the Department of Justice to its independent roots and to hold Blanche’s actions accountable.” Virginia Kase Solomón, President and CEO of Common Cause
08/06/2026
ICYMI Senator Jon Husted & Senator Bernie Moreno, our billboard is driving around Cleveland today. How much more abuse will you support? Protect the survivors and
08/06/2026
From cities to small towns, our future is shaped by the people who show up. 🗳️
📢 Calling all Tennessee voters: check your voting plan and cast your ballot today. https://www.commoncause.org/research-and.../voting-tools/
08/06/2026
On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, opening the doors of democracy to millions of eligible voters.
It helped protect the fundamental right to vote and reinforced that every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot, and have it counted, free from discrimination, intimidation, or violence.
President Trump's efforts to access state voter rolls put millions of Americans' private information at risk.
If you're worried about Flock cameras being a breach of privacy, then you should definitely be worried about this, too. But luckily, Common Cause is fighting back. Click the link in the comments to help us protect your voting rights.
08/05/2026
🔥 Hot take: Love Island has a stronger accountability system than Congress.
When Islanders break trust, everyone sees the receipts. Relationships change. Consequences follow.
In politics, misconduct is often exposed, investigated, discussed... then largely forgotten.
Our latest Pop Congress explores what Congress can learn from Movie Night, Casa Amor, and why accountability matters more than transparency.
Substack 🔗 https://ourcommoncause.substack.com/p/congress-could-learn-a-thing-or-two?r=5n6vsf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
Todd Blanche made it past committee, but the fight isn't over. Tell your senator to block Blanche.
08/04/2026
From cities to small towns, our future is shaped by the people who show up. 🗳️
📢 Calling all California, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington voters: check your voting plan and cast your ballot today.
👉 https://www.commoncause.org/research-and.../voting-tools/
08/03/2026
Even Republican senators are raising alarms about President Trump's IRS slush fund.
“This is not popular. The president’s not winning on this issue.”
See what Republican lawmakers are saying about a deal critics argue could shield Trump, his family, and businesses from accountability. 👇
Read more here:
What Republicans Are Saying About Trump’s IRS Deal In what will be one of the biggest historical scandals for a president if allowed, President Donald Trump has tried to negotiate a deal that would allow him, his immediate family and his businesses a ...
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