Common Cause

1. It's time to change the way we finance elections, so that voters, ideas and small donors are more important than wealthy special interests.
2. We deserve government that is open, ethical and accountable.
3. Every eligible citizen has a right to register and vote, and every ballot should be counted as cast.
4. We must expand the diversity of voices and ownership of media in America.
5. Upholding the rule of law by opposing any attempts to undermine the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights is fundamental to a sound government.

Public Advocacy - Civil Rights and Liberties

Common Cause was founded when John Gardner observed that "everybody's organized but the people. Now it's the citizens' turn."

We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working for political change that puts the public interest ahead of special interests. We strive to make government more open, honest and accountable, and to help citizens get involved in their democracy.

"When the little guy wins, it's likely that Common Cause had something to do with the victory. It's good to know that the people can make a difference." - St. Petersburg Times