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99 days… #PeoplesPromise

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$17 million from corporate giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon to fund Trump’s inauguration. The swamp didn’t get drained—it got sponsored.

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They WANT to make it harder for you to vote and easier to discriminate against you. It's actually that simple. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Trump raised $239M for his 2025 inauguration—more than any president ever. While everyday Americans struggle, billionaires and special interests are buying influence.

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In the Trump dictatorship, judges who protect the rule of law and hold the powerful accountable can be arrested for doing their job. Their agenda is clear: punish dissent, silence critics, and rewrite the rules. We won’t stand idly by while democracy is dismantled. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...

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On every metric, Elon Musk has failed this country. That’s because he’s only interested in one thing: making himself richer, while we everyday people struggle to make ends meet.

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Ripple, Robinhood, and Coinbase poured millions into Trump’s inauguration. This isn't draining the swamp—it's funding it.

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Another day, another pathetic attempt to silence anyone with a different view. Read our statement on Trump's attempt to weaken small dollar donors while turning a blind eye to a flood of secret money: www.commoncause.org/press/trump-...

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BREAKING: A judge just blocked Trump’s dangerous election executive order. “We said in March that presidents don’t set election law, and now a district judge has reaffirmed that fact.” Read more of our statement: www.commoncause.org/press/distri...

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We’re so proud of our President & CEO @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social and Senior Director of Legislative Affairs @aaronscherb.bsky.social for being named two of Washington DC’s 500 most influential people shaping policy. Congratulations! 🥳 @washingtonian.com

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Instead of identifying ways to minimize waste in government, Musk: 🪖fired thousands of veterans 📚gutted essential government services 📉obtruded himself into our personal data The reward? His company stands to receive $42 billion of our taxpayer dollars while we get nothing. #GoodRiddanceElonMusk

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"Elon Musk's time at the White House was nothing but a performative failure riddled with incompetence and corruption." Read our full statement: www.commoncause.org/press/musks-...

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Elon Musk adds another monumental failure to his roster and has announced he is stepping down from DOGE. The people stepped up to let power know: billionaires have no business in our democracy.

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A healthy democracy = a healthy planet. 🌎🗳️ When people have power — not polluters — we can protect our climate, our air, and our future. This Earth Day, let’s fight for a democracy where every voice is heard and every community thrives. 🌱

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Senator Menendez betrayed the trust of the Americans he was elected to serve, and his wife helped him do it. They both deserve to be held accountable. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

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5 Things to Know About The SAVE Act: 👰 makes it harder for married women to vote 🌾makes it harder for rural voters to cast a ballot 🗳️makes it harder for all citizens to vote❌it's redundant and unnecessary ‼️it creates more red tape www.commoncause.org/articles/the...

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Trump’s inaugural committee raked in $239 million — with billionaires and big corporations writing huge checks to cozy up to him ahead of his return to the White House. If this isn’t a sign that money has way too much influence in our politics, then we don’t know what is!

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Trump received $239 million for his 2025 inauguration – the most money ever for an inauguration. This raises serious questions about money in politics!! We're demanding reforms that prioritize people over billionaire donors. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...

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🚨 The SAVE Act is a voter suppression tactic disguised as security. Millions of Americans—especially seniors, students & rural voters—could lose access to the ballot. Don’t let the people be silenced! 🗳️ #StopSAVEAct

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Happy Monday! Here’s your weekly reminder that there’s an unelected billionaire currently wreaking havoc on our government. It’s time to #FireElonMusk

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💬 Fair elections start with fair voting rights. At Common Cause, we fight every day to protect your right to vote, no matter who you are or where you live. ✅ Join us in protecting democracy for everyone!

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Our hearts are with those who lost loved ones in yesterday's tragic shooting on the Florida State University campus. America doesn't have to be this way. —Common Cause Florida www.commoncause.org/florida/arti...

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The SAVE Act will silence millions of American citizens: married women, rural voters, and seniors. Call your senator NOW. Demand they vote NO. Our democracy depends on it.

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Common Cause Minnesota’s Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera comments on ethics standards in the Minnesota Legislature after a prominent state senator didn't disclose a former legal client poised to benefit from a bill he sponsored.

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It’s tax day, but do you really know where your hard-earned tax dollars are going?

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“This country is great because of pro-democracy policies, and this bill goes in the opposite direction,” says Common Cause Georgia's Rosario Palacios about the bill that if passed would've banned ballot drop-off the weekend before Election Day. www.ajc.com/politics/geo...

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

Musk is cutting heating assistance for seniors, slashing aid for students with disabilities, and firing veterans. This isn’t leadership—it’s corruption. #FireElonMusk

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Under the SAVE Act, no American would be able to register to vote online or by mail. This disproportionately affects rural communities, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Stand against this voter suppression! #StopSAVEAct

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Join our President & CEO @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social and @harvardash.bsky.social's Steven Levitsky for a virtual chat about the strategies of pro-democracy movements, whether they will be enough, and what else can be done. Learn more & register: ash.harvard.edu/events/can-w...

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The SAVE Act would disenfranchise millions by requiring passports or birth certificates to register to vote. Over 21M Americans lack these documents and would be silenced! #StopSAVEAct

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Every eligible American deserves the freedom to vote without jumping through impossible hoops. But the SAVE Act makes it harder for millions of eligible voters to cast a ballot! The Senate must REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act and protect our right to vote. act.commoncause.org/petitions/te...

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The SAVE Act would make it harder for rural Americans to vote. All because some bureaucrat now says you don't have the right documents. Tell Congress: NO on the SAVE Act. Protect rural America's vote. youtu.be/4lLVBbioQmA?...

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The SAVE Act is designed to make voting harder for working people, the elderly, and young voters. Let’s call it what it is: modern-day voter suppression. 🚨 #StopSAVEAct

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The House just passed The SAVE Act – a law that hits working-class Americans, seniors, students, and Black and Brown communities the hardest.But the fight doesn't stop here! 🚨Here's what comes next:

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BREAKING: The House will vote on the SAVE Act today. If this bill becomes law, millions of American citizens could be blocked from voting!

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Musk is using DOGE to gut Social Security, defund disaster relief, and hand power to billionaires like himself. Don’t let him get away with it! 🚫🗳️ #FireElonMusk

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The SAVE Act is designed to make voting harder for working people, the elderly, and young voters. Let’s call it what it is: modern-day voter suppression. 🚨 #StopSAVEAct

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The SAVE Act would make it harder for rural Americans to vote. All because some bureaucrat now says you don't have the right documents. Tell Congress: NO on the SAVE Act. Protect rural America's vote. youtu.be/4lLVBbioQmA?...

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"Floridians want a citizen-led amendment process that enables we the people to put things on the ballot and this bill would shut that down and that is why we are strongly opposed to it," said @CommonCauseFL’s Amy Keith cbs12.com/news/local/l...

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Wisconsin voters just sent a message: democracy isn’t for sale. Looks like Elon’s millions couldn’t buy this one! 🚀🧀

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Wisconsin proved last night that elections belong to the voters—not billionaires. 🔥 #FireElonMusk and anyone else who thinks they can buy democracy!

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“In this democracy, the power of people is greater than the people in power.” -Senator Cory Booker

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🚨🧀WISCONSIN VOTERS: Waiting for results can be tough but it’s important to stay patient and stay informed! Remember, every vote counts, and each step in the process is vital for our democracy.

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Voting IS NOT a privilege – it's a constitutional right! And every single eligible American voter should be able to make their voice heard without barriers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBH9...

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🗣️Calling all WISCONSIN VOTERS 🧀 Today is election day! Send a message to Elon Musk, and all other billionaires, by making your voice heard.

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This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on three women here at Common Cause who are leading the charge to enact state-level Voting Rights Acts in Colorado, Florida, and Maryland. www.commoncause.org/articles/mee...

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Our President & CEO @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social sat down with Rev Al Sharpton for an episode of Politics Nation to discuss DOGE, Elon Musk, and Trump's latest executive order. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkUL...

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QUESTION: What the heck is going on in the White House these days? 🤔 ANSWER: Just follow the money… 👀🤑 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNvi...

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🚨Trump's executive order could block 69 MILLION married women from voting! Requiring proof of citizenship means women who changed their last names may face hurdles if their documents don’t match. This is voter suppression, plain and simple.

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Billionaires shouldn’t decide our elections—but Musk & his allies are pouring money into judicial races to tip the scales. Courts should serve the people, not the highest bidder. 🗳️ Read more: www.commoncause.org/articles/elo...

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