Common Cause Delaware stands behind the Delaware Department of Justice’s appeal of the recent Superior Court decision that struck down early voting and permanent absentee voting.
Competitive races make for better candidates, and give voters more choice. But Rhode Island is facing a challenge: too many races with one candidate and no challengers. https://t.co/SpzhPed2vM
On the fifth year anniversary of Rucho v. Common Cause, we reflect on the five most important takeaways from the decision, its impact, and the road ahead. https://t.co/KLE87Twr3D
In Massachusetts, ballot question committees operate under relatively lax financial reporting requirements — leaving voters in the dark about who is trying to influence their vote. https://t.co/8402BQ0Lt4
The 14th Amendment was ratified 156 years ago today, granting citizenship and equal protection under the law to formerly enslaved Americans.
Systemic racism still holds our democracy back. We will never give up on fulfilling the promise of liberty and justice for all.
S/O to our friends @CommonCauseOhio on collecting more than 731,000 signatures for their campaign to create an independent citizens redistricting commission.
Ohio is one step closer to ending gerrymandering!
More than 40 million young people are eligible to vote this year. Gen Z has power and they’re taking it to the ballot box! Register to vote here: https://t.co/IBtstAAAFl
"Data show non-citizen voting is virtually a nonexistent phenomenon, in part because people who risked life and limb to find a better life in America know they would be immediately deported if caught." https://t.co/bpY1Q3Mf4U
A right-wing legal group has set its aim on state voter registration lists, "filing a myriad of lawsuits across the country in an attempt to purge voter rolls." We're working hard to protect your vote. https://t.co/rEwu0Dfue3
Justice Clarence Thomas. Undisclosed trips. Again.
The corruption will not stop until Congress decides to step up and pass a binding Supreme Court code of ethics.
https://t.co/5MG7qQRtMs
Boston is the latest major city to consider implementing ranked choice voting. Wondering how ranked choice voting works? We've got your back. Learn more about it here! https://t.co/Q5h7OR7dlU
Juneteenth is both a celebration of freedom and an acknowledgement of justice delayed.
Today and everyday we remember that “no one is free until we are all free.”
Last year, we analyzed redistricting in all 50 states. The results were clear: the states with independent redistricting committees performed significantly better than those without them. https://t.co/rkN1yyOfkh
Justice Thomas has finally admitted to receiving gifts and lavish trips from a republican megadonor — which is a huge conflict of interest.
But it's not enough — it's time to pass the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. https://t.co/2iD5hGWFnz
In the wake of Trump's guilty verdict, we've all got the same questions on our minds.
Can he still run?
Will he still be nominated by his party?
Unprecedented times call for uncertain answers.
https://t.co/FLMptjq5Cm
In Pennsylvania, your ability to fix errors on your vote-by-mail ballot is dependent on the county you live in. Our friends @commoncausepa are arguing that the date on your ballot should not disqualify an eligible voter from having their voice heard. https://t.co/sl0PEkYFHq
Free calls from jails and prisons change lives. Laws to eliminate the cost of calls from state jails and prisons in Connecticut and Massachusetts have made it easier for incarcerated people to remain active in their communities. https://t.co/hLhnQb2uRj
Native Americans were conferred U.S. citizenship only 100 yrs ago. It took another 40 yrs for all Natives to secured the right to vote.
Explore the impact of the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act: https://t.co/CCoDfQw8fG
Follow: @IllumiNative@NDNrights@NativeOrganizer