Common Cause
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We are the People's Lobby. Holding power accountable for 50+ years.
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Joined March 2008
.@AOC exposes just how much "bad guys" can get away with under the shameful state of our campaign finance laws. Congress must pass the #ForThePeopleAct (#HR1) and make our democracy work for EVERY American, not just the wealthy few.
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Thank you to Becky Harper and our attorney @neal_katyal for defending our democracy! #MoorevHarper
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BREAKING: We just filed a complaint with the @FEC & @TheJusticeDept alleging @realDonaldTrump's $130,000 hush money to Stormy Daniels is a violation of federal campaign finance law.
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We just secured a victory in #MooreVHarper!. We are proud of our volunteers and members who spent the past year advocating for our democracy. Thank you to @SCSJ for partnering with us in this case and @neal_katyal for brilliantly leading our legal battle.
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We’re so grateful for @neal_katyal’s outstanding work! Working together on Moore v. Harper, we protected the freedom to vote.
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TODAY IS THE DAY!. The FCC is expected to vote to gut #NetNeutrality this morning, giving big corporations more control over what you can and cannot see on the internet! . Retweet to tell @AjitPaiFCC & @FCC that you support free speech, a strong open internet, & #NetNeutrality!
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Republican & Democratic election officials are standing up to @realDonaldTrump's shameful voter suppression tactics.
22 states now won't hand over voter info to Kobach: CA, CT, IN, KY, MA, MN, NC, NM, ND, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.
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BREAKING: We just filed a complaint against @DonaldJTrumpJr for illegally soliciting a foreign campaign contribution.
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CONFIRMED: President Trump opposes the idea that every eligible American should be able to vote because it might hurt him and his political party from winning elections. This is disgusting.
Trump openly admitting if we made voting easier in America, Republicans wouldn't win elections. Trump: "The things they had in there were crazy. They had levels of voting, that if you ever agreed to it you'd never have a Republican elected in this country again."
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“They want to reverse more than 233 years of this nation’s history," said @neal_katyal. We won't let them. Attorney Neal Katyal, @AllisonJRiggs of @scsj, and our national redistricting director @kathayccc speak to the press about #MoorevHarper 🎙️
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BREAKING: Ohio voters pass Issue 1, a bipartisan congressional redistricting reform initiative! This will put in place new rules to stop partisan gerrymandering and make the redistricting process more transparent! .#FairMaps #OhioPrimary #OHpol
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BREAKING: We won our voting rights lawsuit in Georgia!.#CountEveryVote
A federal judge just issued a 56 page order that could affect thousands of provisional ballots in Georgia's race for governor. #gapol.
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BREAKING: We won our voting rights lawsuit in Georgia!!!.
BREAKING: We won! We have fully defeated Brian Kemp in our exact match lawsuit securing ALL relief we sought for voters. We’ll keep fighting to beat back voter suppression in #Midterms2018. @LawyersComm
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Congratulations to @RepKatiePorter for earning a perfect score on our Democracy Scorecard! . Check out the full list of scores:
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By voting to convict and remove President Trump, @SenDougJones is putting his country, his oath of office, and our Constitution first. This is what leadership looks like. Thank you Senator Jones!.
Senators are elected to make tough choices. We must study the facts & exercise independent judgment in keeping with our oaths. I've studied the record for months. Unfortunately I believe the President abused his power for his own benefit. My statement:
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DC has more residents than Vermont or Wyoming. DC residents pay more in federal taxes than 21 other states. DC’s 689,545 residents deserve representation. #DCStatehood.
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.@SenatorRomney is putting his country before his party. Thank you Senator Romney for standing up for the rule of law and the Constitution!.
Sen. Romney to vote to convict Trump on charge of abuse of power, becoming the first Republican to break ranks
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BREAKING: the Pennsylvania Supreme Court just overturned the state's gerrymandered congressional districts and ordered new maps to be drawn by February 19th! .#FairMaps #EndGerrymanderingNow .
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Take action! Tell Congress to pass strong, comprehensive reform and build a democracy that works for all of us with the #ForThePeopleAct:
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WATCH: @JoeHelle confronts @OhioSOSHusted outside of #SCOTUS. Joe is the mayor of Oak Harbor, OH & an Army veteran who was purged from the voting rolls in Ohio under Husted's orders while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. #ProtectMyVote
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BREAKING: We are suing Gov. Rick Scott for abusing his power and interfering in counting votes in the U.S. Senate race in Florida.
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BREAKING: Illinois just became to 10th state to enact automatic voter registration! .
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#AttorneyGeneralBarr violated American's #FirstAmendment right to peacefully #protest. He ordered #police to attack them with #TearGas, batons, and pepper spray outside of #StJohnsEpiscopalChurch. He must be removed! #petition
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BREAKING: We just filed complaints with the @FEC and @TheJusticeDept against @realDonaldTrump, @RudyGiuliani, & others for illegally soliciting campaign materials from the Ukrainian president. .#UkraineScandal #ukrainegate.
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The Supreme Court needs a code of conduct. The Supreme Court needs a code of conduct. The Supreme Court needs a code of conduct.
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The Supreme Court needs a code of ethics. The Supreme Court needs a code of ethics. The Supreme Court needs a code of ethics. The Supreme Court needs a code of ethics. The Supreme Court needs a code of ethics.
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Donald Trump spent years spreading conspiracy theories about our elections and abusing his power - leading to the insurrection he incited. We thank the 50 Democrats and 7 Republicans who rightly voted to convict him today, but the American people still deserve accountability.
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We need to do it for George Floyd. for Breonna Taylor. for Daunte Wright. for Adam Toledo. for Alton Sterling. for Freddie Gray. for Tamir Rice. for Eric Garner. for Sandra Bland. for Michael Brown. for Trayvon Martin. for far too many people just trying to survive in our country.
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Voting rights make all other rights possible. Voting rights make all other rights possible. Voting rights make all other rights possible. Voting rights make all other rights possible. Voting rights make all other rights possible. Voting rights make all other rights possible.
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✔️Establish automatic voter registration. ✔️End gerrymandering. ✔️Abolish dark money. ✔️Make Election Day a national holiday. ✔️Require presidents to release their tax returns. ✔️Create a Supreme Court ethics code. #HR1 could be the most impactful legislation in half a century.
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Have problems or questions about voting? Call our nonpartisan hotline:. English: 866-OUR-VOTE. Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA. Arabic: 844-YALLA-US. Asian & Pacific languages: 888-API-VOTE. American Sign Language video: 301-818-VOTE. or text "OUR VOTE" to 97779. #ProtectTheVote #BeAVoter
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Breaking: The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled in our #MooreVHarper case, protecting state courts’ power to hold lawmakers accountable to state laws when it comes to our elections. This ruling is a very big deal for the survival of our democracy.
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BREAKING: U.S. District Court in North Carolina finds we have standing and our case challenging partisan gerrymandering (Common Cause v. Rucho) is heading back to #SCOTUS! . Full statement to follow.
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TONIGHT @ 5pm join in nationwide protests to stand up for the rule of law & protect the Mueller investigation after @realDonaldTrump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions!. Find a local event near you at . #ProtectMueller.#TrumpIsNotAboveTheLaw.#WeThePeople
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We have an extraordinarily strong case. "Two centuries have gone by with no one reading the text of the Elections Clause the way that the challengers are reading it. It’s just not a thing,” says @neal_katyal who will argue our #MooreVHarper SCOTUS case on Dec 7.
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Young people are standing up for the future of our democracy! . These students took buses from North Carolina last night to demand the Supreme Court preserve checks and balances and our #FreedomToVote. #MooreVHarper
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Today, democracy lost one of its fiercest defenders: Karen Hobert Flynn. May her memory give us strength as we carry forward her legacy.
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San Diego CA to Portland ME, Miami FL to Fargo ND, Seattle WA to Raleigh NC - thanks for coming out tonight for the #ProtectMueller protests!. There are already reports that the White House is concerned about the public outrage. Our protests are working!. #TrumpIsNotAboveTheLaw
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AND IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING TEXT “OUR VOTE” TO 97779 OR CALL 866-OUR-VOTE TO BE CONNECTED TO A NONPARTISAN TRAINED VOLUNTEER WHO CAN HELP. VOTING IS IMPORTANT. THAT MUST BE WHY WE ARE YELLING.
IF YOU’RE 18 OR OVER AND YOU HAVE TIME TO DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN, YOU HAVE TIME TO VOTE.
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“The DISCLOSE Act would shine a light on secret money in politics to ensure the wealthy and powerful cannot hide their secret agendas. We commend @SenWhitehouse and @RepCicilline for introducing this common sense legislation.” - @KHobertFlynn.
I'm reintroducing my DISCLOSE Act today with *all* of my @SenateDems colleagues. Democrats stand united to end the foul scourge of dark money.
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We couldn’t agree more. The Supreme Court needs a code of ethics.
SCOTUS is off the rails. Some ideas for reform: 1) Enact term limits 2) Enforce ethics standards 3) Require financial disclosures 4) Expand the court 5) Rotate justices. One thing is for certain: we cannot allow the extremists who have hijacked the Court to go unchecked.
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BREAKING: We just filed complaints against Cambridge Analytica for repeatedly violating the prohibition on foreign nationals performing election-related activities – including extensive work for @realDonaldTrump.
EXCLUSIVE: Cambridge Analytica accused of violating U.S. election laws in new legal action.
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BREAKING: We just won our North Carolina partisan gerrymandering case, Common Cause v. Lewis!.
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"Our military doesn't take an oath to a king or a queen, or a prime minister, or even a President. We swear our oath to the document that defines our promise to one another as Americans." - @Will_P_Goodwin from @VoteVets. #NotAboveTheLaw.#TrumpImpeachment
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BREAKING: For the first time in our near 50 year history, we are calling for the impeachment and removal of a sitting president. It is too dangerous for President Trump to remain in office. Congress has no choice but to IMPEACH and REMOVE!.
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Utahans #RejectTheCoverUp and say #ThankYouSenatorRomney.
Utah turning it out in the cold and snow to say Thank You @SenatorRomney . #RejectTheCoverup #MittRomney .#MittRomneyIsMyHero
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BREAKING: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the boldest democracy reform bill since the Watergate era. The #ForThePeople Act will ensure everyone plays by the same ethics rules, special interests don’t rule our politics, & everyone’s right to vote is protected. #HR1
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Did Trump's campaign break the law by trying to buy a porn star's silence about an affair? Don't let this fiasco fade. Follow the money.
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This is literally Trump using the power of his office to personally profit off the presidency. It is wrong, unethical, and happens to VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTION!. #EmolumentsClause #MostCorruptPresidentEver.
JUST IN: U.S. plans to host next year's G-7 Summit at the president's Trump National Doral Miami resort, White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney announces.
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REMEMBER: if you are standing in line to vote, stay in line. As long as you stay in line, you have a right to vote. If you have questions or want to report issues about your voting experience, call the nonpartisan hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE or text OUR VOTE to 97779.
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DC has more residents than Vermont or Wyoming. DC residents pay more in federal taxes than 21 other states. DC’s 689,545 residents deserve representation. #DCStatehood.
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House Republicans Just Voted to Eliminate the Only Federal Agency That Makes Sure Voting Machines Can’t Be Hacked.
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@rebeccapearl21 Hi there -- Election Protection is here to help! Call us at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Please report these problems with our nonpartisan trained volunteers, so they can help you figure out what to do next. #ProtectTheVote.
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We'll be at #SCOTUS tomorrow to protect our democracy and voting rights for all in our #MooreVHarper case. @scsj.
We’re about to witness one of the most important cases ever to come before the Supreme Court. Moore v. Harper could let extremist state legislatures disregard the popular vote and choose their preferred presidential candidate. That's not hyperbole.
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With Jeff Sessions as our dangerous new Attorney General, we are announcing the launch of #SessionsWatch. Join at
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Read our FEC & DOJ complaints against President Trump and Michael Cohen on the $130,000 #StormyDaniels hush money here: Rudy Giuliani's comments tonight only add credence to our complaints that clearly show Trump broke the law.
Rudy Giuliani just told Fox that Trump reimbursed Michael Cohen the $130,000 for the Stormy Daniels agreement.
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If passed, the #COREAct would provide greater oversight by allowing the President to remove the #InspectorGeneral for GOOD CAUSE ONLY, but he must inform #Congress. #StopCOVIDCorruption
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-Trump asked officials to lie.Mueller: “That’s accurate”. -Trump encouraged witnesses not to cooperate.“That’s correct”. -A failed attempt to obstruct justice is still a crime.“That’s correct”. -Trump can be charged after he leaves office.“Yes”. HIGHLIGHTS from #MuellerTestimony
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Trump's enablers in the Senate are gearing up to acquit our lawless president. The impeachment trial was never a real trial — it was a cover-up. But we're not backing down. On 2/5 at 5:30 p.m., hit the streets and join a #RejectTheCoverUp rally near you:
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BREAKING: The North Carolina Supreme Court has dropped 3 decisions in a blatant attack on democracy. They overturned @CommonCauseNC’s fair maps, reinstated voter ID, and stripped away a victory that restored voting rights to those with convictions. Stay tuned as we learn more.
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@ShereneJoseph Hi -- can you please document this if you're able and immediately call it in to the @866OURVOTE .hotline to speak to a trained nonpartisan volunteer who can help?.
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We The People showed up in record numbers and voted. We did our job. Now we will let our local election officials do their job and #CountEveryVote!.
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Across the country, democracy won last night on the ballot:. Ethics reform passed in NM, MO, & ND, & FL. Money in politics reform passed in MO, Baltimore, NYC, Denver, Phoenix, & MA. Redistricting reform passed in MI, CO, MO, & UT. Voting rights passed in FL, MD, MI, & NV.
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🚨🚨BREAKING 🚨🚨. We're joining @MoveOn @StandUpAmerica @Public_Citizen @peoplefor + more in announcing a NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION on April 4th to rally for the immediate release of the Mueller report!. Join us & find an event near you at #ReleaseTheReport
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George Floyd should be alive today and no verdict would have ever changed that fact or delivered the real justice that George Floyd’s family and the people of Minnesota deserve. Only the people united for change can deliver the justice and change we need. #BlackLivesMatter.
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Between poll closures, voter purges, and now blocked registrations, Georgia has become a hub for voter suppression efforts.
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Bush & Obama lawyers: "We would have resigned immediately" if the White House threatened @OfficeGovEthics like this.
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BREAKING: Maryland just became the latest state to pass automatic voter registration. @GovLarryHogan should waste no time and sign this important bill to bring modern, secure, and accessible elections to Maryland!
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Enough is enough. It’s time for campaign finance reform so that elected officials will prioritize our safety over the profits of the gun lobby.
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New from @NormEisen & @crfredrickson: Kavanaugh's record of misleading statements gives Jeff Flake's FBI inquiry many targets.
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House Democrats and Nancy Pelosi waste no time, announce bill tackling America's corrupt campaign finance system.
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GREAT NEWS: In a major win for our democracy, the Supreme Court will allow Louisiana congressional maps to be redrawn to add another majority-Black district. The court found the state was unlawfully diluting the power of Black voters.
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We couldn't agree more. #ForThePeopleAct .
Former Attorney General @EricHolder says there are powerful people who want to retain power & will break the rules of our democracy to do it. He says the For the People Act creates a level playing field in voting, ending practices like use of dark money & gerrymandering.
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.@SenCoryGardner: the American people are saying it loud and clear: #WeWantWitnesses! . Put country over party, vote for allowing witnesses in the impeachment trial, and make sure there is #NoCoverUp!
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.@PeteButtigieg has told voters where he stands on limiting the influence of big money in politics, protecting voting rights, ending gerrymandering, enforcing commonsense ethics rules, and more. See his answers to the Our Democracy 2020 questionnaire:
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Our freedom to vote is how we make our voices heard!. If you have problems or questions about voting, call our nonpartisan hotline:. English: 866-OUR-VOTE.Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA.Arabic: 844-YALLA-US.Asian & Pacific languages: 888-API-VOTE. or text "OUR VOTE" to 97779.
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45 MINUTES until #ReleaseTheReport Day of Action events begin in cities & towns across the eastern time zone!. Find and come to an event near you tonight at 5pm local time: Make your voice heard for transparency! Demand the release of the Mueller report!
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“Americans deserve to know who is trying to influence our voices and our votes, and foreign entities should have zero role in determining American elections,” - Common Cause President @KHobertFlynn . TY to @RepRaskin for introducing this key legislation
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This is a very bad idea. We absolutely need a constitutional amendment to overturn #CitizensUnited, but putting all our constitutional rights & civil liberties up for grabs in a new constitutional convention is too dangerous. #waleg
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Every American has a right to see the Mueller report, and therefore it must be released to the public. Retweet if you agree. #ReleaseTheReport
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We applaud @SenWarren for reintroducing the Youth Voting Rights Act to dismantle barriers young people face in voting. “The Youth Voting Rights Act is another important step forward in the march toward inclusivity,” said @CarpinteyroM.
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@QuintonLucasKC 🚨Election Protection is here to help! Call us at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) with your questions, concerns, and issues. #ProtectTheVote.
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BREAKING: Massachusetts Legislature Passes Automatic Voter Registration!.
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BREAKING: We are calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately launch an impeachment investigation of President Trump. It's time to get the full truth, provide the American people justice, & hold Trump accountable.
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We need more hard-hitting lines of questioning on voting rights like the one @SenFranken engaged in. #StopSessions
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Dark money has no place in our democracy. “If there was one decision I would overrule, it would be 'Citizens United.' I think the notion that we have all the democracy that money can buy strays so far from what our democracy is supposed to be.” – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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GREAT NEWS: @GovMurphy just announced he will sign automatic voter registration legislation into law tomorrow, bringing secure and modern elections to the Garden State!. New Jersey will join 13 other states across the country adopting AVR to ensure safe and accessible elections!
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.@JoeHelle is an Army veteran who was illegally purged from the voting rolls in Ohio while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Joe is here today at #SCOTUS to fight for everyone’s freedom to vote. #ProtectMyVote
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As a nonpartisan watchdog, we believe election laws apply equally to all political players. That's why today we are filing a complaint against Our Revolution for violating our nation's campaign finance rules.
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“@realDonaldTrump’s attacks on the press would be bad enough if we didn’t have a president & administration that lies repeatedly” - @RBReich
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Dark money has no place in our democracy. “If there was one decision I would overrule, it would be 'Citizens United.' I think the notion that we have all the democracy that money can buy strays so far from what our democracy is supposed to be.” – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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BREAKING: We just filed an ethics complaint over the @StateDept's promotion of @realDonaldTrump's Mar-A-Lago resort.
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“The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by human beings for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison people because they are different from others.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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