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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.

06/18/2026

BREAKING: Common Cause has successfully helped pressure Georgia Republicans into tabling redistricting efforts, preventing unfair gerrymandering

Even leaders from Todd Blanche’s own party are questioning his nomination for attorney general. Being the President’s p...
06/17/2026

Even leaders from Todd Blanche’s own party are questioning his nomination for attorney general.

Being the President’s personal attorney is only the tip of the iceberg.

Common Cause and our 1 million members are fighting back because the Attorney General should serve the people — not the president.

06/17/2026

🚨 Victory in Georgia! 🚨

Today, we took our message straight to the Capitol: No gerrymandering.

Lawmakers heard us. The Georgia House has officially killed its push for mid-decade redistricting.

A big win for fair maps and fair representation—but we’re not done yet. We’ll keep fighting until every voter gets the representation they deserve.

06/17/2026

Midweek Update: GA redistricting, Blanche AG nomination, Reflecting Pool drama, and DC/GA elections. Follow Common Cause to stay in the know.

06/17/2026

54 years ago, Watergate showed us how power can be abused behind closed doors. That’s why Common Cause was founded — to fight for transparency and accountability.

Decades later, we’re still holding the powerful accountable.

Todd Blanche protected President Trump on the Epstein files and said "it isn't a crime to party with Mr. [Jeffrey] Epste...
06/17/2026

Todd Blanche protected President Trump on the Epstein files and said "it isn't a crime to party with Mr. [Jeffrey] Epstein."

The next Attorney General must release all of the files—unredacted.

06/16/2026

President Trump is spending $300 million in taxpayer money to build his ballroom.

Our taxes should go towards improving our lives, not a vanity project.

06/16/2026

Blanche is on The Hill today after it became public the DOJ is investigating one of Trump's biggest critics: Newsom.

The AG candidate should be working for the people, not targeting those who disagree with the president.

06/15/2026

President Trump profited from UFC 250, making it yet another example of his corruption.

We support a ban on any president profiting off of their office and oppose Trump’s ongoing corruption.

We honor Harvey Milk this for his groundbreaking leadership as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U....
06/15/2026

We honor Harvey Milk this for his groundbreaking leadership as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S.

His courage and hope continue to inspire the fight for equality.

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