Common Cause

For 56 years, Common Cause has worked to make our democracy stronger, expanding voting rights, increasing accountability, and ensuring government works for everyone. The challenges may evolve, but so do we. The next chapter starts now.

Why do we expect 160+ million election votes counted by midnight? Democracy doesn't owe us fast results. It owes us accurate ones. We break down why waiting for election results is proof the safeguards are working. 👉 Read this before Election Night: https://bit.ly/4srR9c5

Today's the day. Join the millions of people heading to the ballot drop box, early voting site, or mail-in ballot already on its way. We built this day so nobody has to choose between showing up for their life and showing up for their vote. #VOTEEARLYDAY

🚨 These states have in-person voter registration deadlines coming up soon! Think you’re already registered? Double check anyway! 👉 Go to ProtectTheVote.net to confirm your registration status and make sure your information is up to date.

Passwords on sticky notes and error-riddled voter rolls: The DOJ's recent lawsuit against California relies on illegal mass purge demands right before an election. Read our full breakdown of how we're fighting back ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4slA5oj

Vote Early Day is Saturday, October 24, not the usual Tuesday. Why? Because a Saturday means more of us can actually show up: no rushing out of work, no juggling school pickup. Mark it down! We'll see you there. 🗳️ 🔗 Visit VoteEarlyDay.org to learn more.

🚨 WE’RE LIVE! 🛍️ Our new election merch collection just dropped. Fresh looks, people-powered energy, and pieces made for showing up and speaking out. Ready to shop? Check out the collection at https://shop.commoncause.org/

A little sneak peek into our new election merch... Dropping October 19! Consider this your heads-up. 👀

🚨 These states have in-person voter registration deadlines coming up soon! Think you’re already registered? Double check anyway! 👉 Go to ProtectTheVote.net to confirm your registration status and make sure your information is up to date.

Donald Trump knows how to produce a hit TV show: find a villain, manufacture a crisis, and keep the audience hooked on fear. The twist? This time, taxpayers paid over $11.6M to fund the production. Read the full article on Substack: ourcommoncause.substack.com/p/trumps-lat...

🌿 This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re honoring George Meléndez Wright, a pioneering Puerto Rican-American conservationist whose work helped shape the future of wildlife preservation in the United States. 🌎💚

VICTORY: A federal court ruled in favor of Common Cause, finding that the DOJ’s attempt to seize and centralize sensitive voter rolls violates voter privacy and states’ authority. Real people fought back and won. Read their stories: https://bit.ly/4zpks1k

“Taxpayer dollars should be used for the public good, not the President's private gain.” As our SVP of Policy & Litigation Omar Noureldin said on @cnn-live.bsky.social, we’ve already won a temporary court order to stop these campaign ads and will keep fighting for accountability.

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating Sonia Sotomayor! A proud reflection of her Puerto Rican heritage, Sotomayor’s story is a reminder of the importance of representation, perseverance, and embracing the experiences that shape who we are. ✨

We won our temporary restraining order and now President Trump's propaganda ads have to stop. We fight and we win. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-propoganda-ads-funded-by-taxpayers-to-stop-dhs-says/

🚀✨ This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel to space! Here’s to celebrating the innovators and pioneers who inspire the next generation to reach for the stars! 🌟

📚 Looking for your next read? 🇵🇷🇲🇽🇨🇺🇩🇴🇨🇴 This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the writers and storytellers bringing culture, history, and lived experiences to the page. 📖 Check out our reading list—and tell us: what should we add?

The government denied it, but we brought the receipts. We knew ICE was secretly surveillance-logging legal observers, so we took legal action to protect your First Amendment rights. Today this @usatoday.com story confirmed it. 🔗 www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

VICTORY FOR VOTERS A federal court just ruled that DOJ demands for sensitive voter data violate voter privacy and state authority. Your private voter info belongs to you—not a federal database. Read full press release 🗳️👇 https://bit.ly/4jNmMdY

Presidents can’t hijack taxpayer funds for propaganda or collude with Super PACs. Common Cause filed an FEC complaint against Trump and MAGA Inc. because federal law prohibits officeholders from directing Super PACs. No one is above the law.

Trump is illegally spending taxpayer dollars on self-promoting propaganda while Americans struggle to afford everyday expenses. Taxpayer funds belong to the public, not to a president's PR machine. We're suing to stop these ads and hold the administration accountable. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4y5wo7z

The Trump administration is escalating threats to send armed federal agents to the polls. We're fighting back and updated our lawsuit today to stop FBI officers from appearing at polling places. Voter intimidation is illegal. Everyone has the right to vote safely.

Congress has a billion-dollar stock trading problem, but President Trump’s stock trades total roughly 3x the amount reported by members of Congress. Public service shouldn't be used for private profit. Get the facts: https://bit.ly/4dKIU59

President Trump once again proved he is not fit to lead. This instability is putting all of us at risk. Encouraging foreign attacks on American cities is not normal. Making threats against 90 million Iranians is not normal. Sign our Petition to Remove Trump from office: https://bit.ly/4dlGdqn

From Tejano music to fashion, Selena broke barriers while proudly embracing her Mexican-American roots. Her music continues to bring generations together, and her legacy continues to inspire artists around the world. ✨ What’s your favorite Selena song? 🎶👇

⏰ These state voter registration deadline are TODAY, October 5th! Don’t wait until tomorrow. Don’t assume. CHECK. YOUR. REGISTRATION. 👉 Send this to a friend or family member who needs the reminder. And if you’re already registered, help someone else get registered.

What are you watching this Hispanic Heritage Month? 📺👀 We’re celebrating the voices, histories, and cultures shaping our communities with a watchlist full of stories worth pressing play on. 🍿 Scroll through our picks and tell us what we missed.

🚨 Alaska, Rhode Island, and South Carolina: TODAY is your in-person voter registration deadline! Think you’re already registered? Double check anyway! 👉 Go to ProtectTheVote.net to confirm your registration status and make sure your information is up to date.

Through his sound, style, and unapologetic Puerto Rican pride, Bad Bunny has brought a piece of PR to audiences around the world. 🇵🇷✨ This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the artists who share their culture with pride and inspire others to do the same.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring Roberto Clemente — Puerto Rican baseball legend, humanitarian, and a trailblazer whose impact reached far beyond the field. We celebrate his legacy of excellence, service, and compassion. #HispanicHeritageMonth

From powerful dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, Hispanic filmmakers and actors have brought unforgettable stories, characters, and perspectives to the big screen. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting some of the movies you won’t want to miss. 🍿✨ What’s making your watchlist?

The Supreme Court allowed the use of the flawed SAVE system, but mass voter purges before an election remain illegal. If officials try to disenfranchise voters, Common Cause will take them to court. 🗳️ Check your registration & save 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance.

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! This month and every month, we honor the leadership of Hispanic Americans who continue to strengthen our country.

Taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund personal PR or political ads. Common Cause is demanding the U.S. government immediately stop wasting taxpayer dollars on pro-Trump propaganda being run on cable tv. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4yl2ihm

If all people see from CBC Week is what's posted on Instagram, they're only seeing part of the story. Beyond the receptions and events are important conversations about access, representation, organizing, and Black political power. https://bit.ly/4yQFTYN

President Trump cut NPR and PBS from federal funding, but now he's using your tax dollars for his own propaganda network.

Voters deserve to cast their ballot free from fear and intimidation. Hear directly from Americans across the country on why ICE agents have no place at the polls. https://www.commoncause.org/articles/what-people-are-saying-about-the-potential-for-ice-at-the-polls/

Speaking out, protesting, and organizing are protected First Amendment rights. But this article details five ways DHS agents allegedly intimidated Americans for exercising those rights. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AMjyh9

Election Day is right around the corner. Check your voter registration status, find your polling place, and more: https://www.commoncause.org/research-and-resources/voting-tools/

Your vote matters and you don't have to navigate the process alone. Election Protection is here to help you register, cast your ballot, and overcome any voting challenges. Call or text @866OURVOTE or go to 866ourvote.org if you run into any issues.

Celebrate National Voter Registration Day and the International Day of Democracy by registering to vote. Civic participation includes exercising your right to vote and making your voice heard. Register or Check your Registration here: https://www.commoncause.org/research-and-resources/voting-tools/

Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's a great day to register to vote or check your registration at the link below: https://www.commoncause.org/research-and-resources/voting-tools/