Common Cause RI

📢Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd from 6-7:30pm for a debrief of the highs and lows of the 2025 legislative session, where Common Cause RI's policy priorities stand, and what's next for our vital pro-democracy and government accountability work. RSVP here: act.commoncause.org/events/legisla…

Poll workers make Election Day happen. From start to finish, they help ensure a smooth and secure voting process. Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Learn more about becoming a Rhode Island poll worker at elections.ri.gov/pollworkers. #HelpAmericaVote

🖥️Learn more about our efforts to close the lobbyist loophole and how YOU can get involved by attending our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, August 19th. RSVP here: act.commoncause.org/events/virtual…

We believe that public officials and employees should be prohibited from accepting unlimited gifts from all lobbyists and their employers. ✅If you agree, draft testimony urging the RI Ethics Commission to close the lobbyist loophole. We'll help! forms.gle/4YyZguxVhH4LV5…

🗳️ The promise of the Voting Rights Act remains unfulfilled for too many. Now is the time to act. Read more about how we're taking action: commoncause.org/articles/a-fig…

60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act became law—protecting the right to vote for millions. That legacy is under attack, but our fight isn’t over. Every voice matters. Every vote counts. We must keep pushing for a democracy that works for everyone. #VotingRights #VRA60

🚨 RI has a prime opportunity to strengthen government ethics and reduce the influence of money in politics. Join Common Cause RI in urging the RI Ethics Commission to close the lobbyist loophole! We’ll help you prepare your comments. Learn more here ⬇️ forms.gle/Dzf755dWfZxyF6…

Common Cause Rhode Island is pleased to announce that the 2025 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025! 🎟️Tickets are now available here: act.commoncause.org/ticketed_event…

TODAY at 6PM: Join us for our legislative session debrief at the Cranston Public Library! RSVP here ➡️act.commoncause.org/events/legisla… *This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Cranston Public Library.

John Lewis taught us that “Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.” We must continue the struggle by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

Advocacy at work in PA! Yesterday the @PAStateDept unveiled the redesigned provisional ballot envelope. In 2024, nearly 5,000 provisionals were rejected for clerical errors. We fought for these changes, and we're excited to see the positive impact! votebeat.org/pennsylvania/2…

📅 Mark your calendars! The Governor's Commission on Disabilities is holding their Virtual Annual Public Forum on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Common Cause Rhode Island Mourns Loss of Alan Hassenfeld Full statement: commoncause.org/rhode-island/p…

TODAY is the Democrat Special Primary for Senate District 4 (North Providence, Providence). Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Visit vote.ri.gov or call your local board of canvassers to find your polling location.

TODAY is the special election for Central Falls City Council Ward 4 and school board referendum question. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Visit vote.ri.gov or call your local board of canvassers to find your polling location.

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the promise of a democracy where every voice counts — and recommit to making it real for everyone. Freedom means fair elections, equal rights, and a government that works for the people. Let’s keep fighting for it, and 🇺🇸.

Rhode Island has a new law regulating artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes and "synthetic media" within 90 days of an election. To learn more about this win for campaign finance disclosure, watch the video and check out this article from @bostonglobe: bostonglobe.com/2025/07/02/met…

BREAKING: Congress just passed the billionaire's budget. It kicks millions off of health care, steals food from kids, and increases utility costs. Time to fight back. Call (855) 975-8722 and let's let them hear it.

I just signed a @commoncauseri petition: Tell the Senate: REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act. Thank you Sign here: act.commoncause.org/petitions/tell…

Common Cause's @JohnMarionjr has some deceptively simple advice on influencing the GA: "I think people just – they need to literally show up. They need to call their legislator. They need to email their legislator. And they need to make their voices heard" thepublicsradio.org/tgif/tgif-ian-…