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🚨BREAKING: We just filed to intervene in the Trump DOJ’s lawsuit against RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore. The Trump DOJ is seeking access to the sensitive personal information of Rhode Island voters - and we will NOT let that happen.
Support us at www.commoncause.org/rhode-island... ⬅️
Support us at www.commoncause.org/rhode-island... ⬅️
The Rhode Island General Assembly is back! Our executive director @johnmarion.bsky.social shares some of our priorities for this legislative session, including the passage of the RI Voting Rights Act.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The Rhode Island General Assembly is back! Our executive director @johnmarion.bsky.social shares some of our priorities for this legislative session, including the passage of the RI Voting Rights Act.
🙏Want to support our work? Sign up for our volunteer squad! act.commoncause.org/forms/join-t...
🙏Want to support our work? Sign up for our volunteer squad! act.commoncause.org/forms/join-t...
ICYMI: In yesterday's edition of The Providence Journal, our executive director previewed some of our priorities for the 2026 legislative session, including the passage of the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act.
Read the full article here: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
Read the full article here: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
The 2026 legislative session starts on Jan. 6. Here's what to expect this year.
Legislative leaders say "everything is on the table" in the half-year session that starts on Jan. 6 with the added pressure of election year politics.
www.providencejournal.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ICYMI: In yesterday's edition of The Providence Journal, our executive director previewed some of our priorities for the 2026 legislative session, including the passage of the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act.
Read the full article here: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
Read the full article here: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
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In 2021, violent election deniers tried to silence the will of the people. Those same actors are still sowing chaos today.
That’s why we’re already hard at work—making sure the will of the people always prevails.
That’s why we’re already hard at work—making sure the will of the people always prevails.
January 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
In 2021, violent election deniers tried to silence the will of the people. Those same actors are still sowing chaos today.
That’s why we’re already hard at work—making sure the will of the people always prevails.
That’s why we’re already hard at work—making sure the will of the people always prevails.
ICYMI: We filed a motion to intervene in the Trump DOJ's lawsuit against Secretary of State Amore over access to RI voters' sensitive private data.
Read more here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
Read more here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
Common Cause Takes On Trump Administration In Court To Protect Voters’ Data
Common Cause has intervened in a recently-filed lawsuit to prevent the Department of Justice from obtaining sensitive, non-public information contained in the Rhode Island state voter file.
www.commoncause.org
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
ICYMI: We filed a motion to intervene in the Trump DOJ's lawsuit against Secretary of State Amore over access to RI voters' sensitive private data.
Read more here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
Read more here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
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BREAKING: We’re representing Common Cause to intervene in the federal government’s attempt to obtain RI voters’ personal info.
This is a matter of protecting our data from potential misuse — like disenfranchising voters or making data more vulnerable to hackers. www.riaclu.org/news/common-...
This is a matter of protecting our data from potential misuse — like disenfranchising voters or making data more vulnerable to hackers. www.riaclu.org/news/common-...
Common Cause, ACLU Take on Trump Administration in Court to Protect Rhode Island Voters’ Data - ACLU of Rhode Island
Common Cause and some individual voters have today intervened in a recently filed lawsuit in order to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from obtaining sensitive, non-public information contained ...
www.riaclu.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
BREAKING: We’re representing Common Cause to intervene in the federal government’s attempt to obtain RI voters’ personal info.
This is a matter of protecting our data from potential misuse — like disenfranchising voters or making data more vulnerable to hackers. www.riaclu.org/news/common-...
This is a matter of protecting our data from potential misuse — like disenfranchising voters or making data more vulnerable to hackers. www.riaclu.org/news/common-...
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@commoncause.org, @aclu.org challenge Trump admin attempt to get RI voter’s personal data. “This dangerous directive puts our sensitive information at risk simply so the Trump administration can spread election lies,”
@commoncauseri.bsky.social's John Marion said
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/09/m...
@commoncauseri.bsky.social's John Marion said
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/09/m...
Common Cause, ACLU challenge Trump administration attempt to get R.I. voters’ personal data - The Boston Globe
“This dangerous directive puts our sensitive information at risk simply so the Trump administration can spread election lies,” Common Cause RI’s John M. Marion said.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
@commoncause.org, @aclu.org challenge Trump admin attempt to get RI voter’s personal data. “This dangerous directive puts our sensitive information at risk simply so the Trump administration can spread election lies,”
@commoncauseri.bsky.social's John Marion said
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/09/m...
@commoncauseri.bsky.social's John Marion said
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/09/m...
🚨BREAKING: We just filed to intervene in the Trump DOJ’s lawsuit against RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore. The Trump DOJ is seeking access to the sensitive personal information of Rhode Island voters - and we will NOT let that happen.
Support us at www.commoncause.org/rhode-island... ⬅️
Support us at www.commoncause.org/rhode-island... ⬅️
December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🚨BREAKING: We just filed to intervene in the Trump DOJ’s lawsuit against RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore. The Trump DOJ is seeking access to the sensitive personal information of Rhode Island voters - and we will NOT let that happen.
Support us at www.commoncause.org/rhode-island... ⬅️
Support us at www.commoncause.org/rhode-island... ⬅️
‼️UPDATE: The Trump Department of Justice is suing Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for declining to share highly sensitive information about Rhode Island voters. In this video, our executive director explains the situation and why the law is likely on the Secretary of State’s side.
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
‼️UPDATE: The Trump Department of Justice is suing Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for declining to share highly sensitive information about Rhode Island voters. In this video, our executive director explains the situation and why the law is likely on the Secretary of State’s side.
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Our 2025 Wrapped is officially here!
Amid voter suppression, militarized crackdowns, and billionaire influence, Common Cause secured MAJOR victories.
See what we achieved — and how we’ll build on it in 2026: https://bit.ly/48vWJ3I
Amid voter suppression, militarized crackdowns, and billionaire influence, Common Cause secured MAJOR victories.
See what we achieved — and how we’ll build on it in 2026: https://bit.ly/48vWJ3I
December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Our 2025 Wrapped is officially here!
Amid voter suppression, militarized crackdowns, and billionaire influence, Common Cause secured MAJOR victories.
See what we achieved — and how we’ll build on it in 2026: https://bit.ly/48vWJ3I
Amid voter suppression, militarized crackdowns, and billionaire influence, Common Cause secured MAJOR victories.
See what we achieved — and how we’ll build on it in 2026: https://bit.ly/48vWJ3I
This Giving Tuesday, please consider giving to Common Cause Rhode Island!
Your donation supports our work for:
🗳️Safe, secure, and accessible elections
🔎Government transparency & public records reform
⚖️Ethical, accountable government
✨and much more!
🎁Give here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
Your donation supports our work for:
🗳️Safe, secure, and accessible elections
🔎Government transparency & public records reform
⚖️Ethical, accountable government
✨and much more!
🎁Give here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
December 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This Giving Tuesday, please consider giving to Common Cause Rhode Island!
Your donation supports our work for:
🗳️Safe, secure, and accessible elections
🔎Government transparency & public records reform
⚖️Ethical, accountable government
✨and much more!
🎁Give here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
Your donation supports our work for:
🗳️Safe, secure, and accessible elections
🔎Government transparency & public records reform
⚖️Ethical, accountable government
✨and much more!
🎁Give here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
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Add Rhode Island to the list of states facing legal action from the Trump administration for refusing to turn over personal voter information. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/d...
DOJ hits Rhode Island with lawsuit over voter list data • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Rhode Island Tuesday, seeking access to personal information of registered voters. Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore previously refused to hand over the c...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Add Rhode Island to the list of states facing legal action from the Trump administration for refusing to turn over personal voter information. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/d...
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This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the leadership and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
Their voices have shaped our nation — and must be heard in every space where decisions are made. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Their voices have shaped our nation — and must be heard in every space where decisions are made. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the leadership and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
Their voices have shaped our nation — and must be heard in every space where decisions are made. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Their voices have shaped our nation — and must be heard in every space where decisions are made. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Miss our #publicrecords lesson today with John Marion at @commoncauseri.bsky.social? Catch up now: youtu.be/-kvzXdhoygw #opengov #journalism
Rhode Island Public Records (Update)
YouTube video by New England First Amendment Coalition
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Miss our #publicrecords lesson today with John Marion at @commoncauseri.bsky.social? Catch up now: youtu.be/-kvzXdhoygw #opengov #journalism
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Registration now open! Come join us for an update on #RhodeIsland #publicrecords law with @johnmarion.bsky.social at @commoncauseri.bsky.social. Learn more and register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #opengov
October 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Registration now open! Come join us for an update on #RhodeIsland #publicrecords law with @johnmarion.bsky.social at @commoncauseri.bsky.social. Learn more and register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #opengov
🚀 Exciting news! Our team is hiring an intern to help with outreach and engagement during the 2026 legislative session.
If you're a current student looking to learn organizing and advocating for policy change, please apply today! 🙌🌟 www.commoncause.org/about-us/car...
If you're a current student looking to learn organizing and advocating for policy change, please apply today! 🙌🌟 www.commoncause.org/about-us/car...
October 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🚀 Exciting news! Our team is hiring an intern to help with outreach and engagement during the 2026 legislative session.
If you're a current student looking to learn organizing and advocating for policy change, please apply today! 🙌🌟 www.commoncause.org/about-us/car...
If you're a current student looking to learn organizing and advocating for policy change, please apply today! 🙌🌟 www.commoncause.org/about-us/car...
After discussing judicial selection on the Law 401 podcast, our executive director was inspired to take out his whiteboard and explain how the court system works in Rhode Island. Part 2 coming soon!
October 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
After discussing judicial selection on the Law 401 podcast, our executive director was inspired to take out his whiteboard and explain how the court system works in Rhode Island. Part 2 coming soon!
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Americans don’t want corporations buying influence and drowning out our voices!
We must tackle corruption and ensure that our government works for us by reducing the influence of big money and shining a light on secret money in politics.
We must tackle corruption and ensure that our government works for us by reducing the influence of big money and shining a light on secret money in politics.
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Americans don’t want corporations buying influence and drowning out our voices!
We must tackle corruption and ensure that our government works for us by reducing the influence of big money and shining a light on secret money in politics.
We must tackle corruption and ensure that our government works for us by reducing the influence of big money and shining a light on secret money in politics.
Our executive director, John Marion, is a guest on the latest episode of Rhode Island’s hottest legal podcast, Law 401! 🎧 Check it out on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting law.rwu.edu/law-401-podc... @rwulaw.bsky.social #Law401
October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our executive director, John Marion, is a guest on the latest episode of Rhode Island’s hottest legal podcast, Law 401! 🎧 Check it out on your favorite podcast platform or by visiting law.rwu.edu/law-401-podc... @rwulaw.bsky.social #Law401
🚨URGENT ACTION ALERT🚨
Anti-voter groups are pressuring the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to adopt a "show-your-papers" voter suppression rule straight out of the failed SAVE Act.
Speak up and help stop this backdoor voter suppression tactic by TODAY, 10/20!
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
Anti-voter groups are pressuring the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to adopt a "show-your-papers" voter suppression rule straight out of the failed SAVE Act.
Speak up and help stop this backdoor voter suppression tactic by TODAY, 10/20!
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
October 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚨URGENT ACTION ALERT🚨
Anti-voter groups are pressuring the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to adopt a "show-your-papers" voter suppression rule straight out of the failed SAVE Act.
Speak up and help stop this backdoor voter suppression tactic by TODAY, 10/20!
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
Anti-voter groups are pressuring the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to adopt a "show-your-papers" voter suppression rule straight out of the failed SAVE Act.
Speak up and help stop this backdoor voter suppression tactic by TODAY, 10/20!
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
If you will be at the No Kings rally & march at the RI State House tomorrow afternoon, consider joining our group of voting rights advocates as we organize to defend democracy and our access to the ballot box. Sign up here and we'll send you more details: act.commoncause.org/forms/join-u... #nokings
October 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If you will be at the No Kings rally & march at the RI State House tomorrow afternoon, consider joining our group of voting rights advocates as we organize to defend democracy and our access to the ballot box. Sign up here and we'll send you more details: act.commoncause.org/forms/join-u... #nokings
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And also to join my colleague, RI Senator Tiara Mack @mackdistrict6.bsky.social , who accepted an award from @commoncauseri.bsky.social on behalf of the @riblia-caucus.bsky.social 🗳
October 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
And also to join my colleague, RI Senator Tiara Mack @mackdistrict6.bsky.social , who accepted an award from @commoncauseri.bsky.social on behalf of the @riblia-caucus.bsky.social 🗳
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I was so happy to join @commoncauseri.bsky.social to celebrate the Freedom to Read Coalition 📚✨️ (including
@aabbri.bsky.social, the RI Library Assoc., @riatheists.bsky.social, and many others) at Pawtucket's Brewers Guild 🍺
@aabbri.bsky.social, the RI Library Assoc., @riatheists.bsky.social, and many others) at Pawtucket's Brewers Guild 🍺
October 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I was so happy to join @commoncauseri.bsky.social to celebrate the Freedom to Read Coalition 📚✨️ (including
@aabbri.bsky.social, the RI Library Assoc., @riatheists.bsky.social, and many others) at Pawtucket's Brewers Guild 🍺
@aabbri.bsky.social, the RI Library Assoc., @riatheists.bsky.social, and many others) at Pawtucket's Brewers Guild 🍺
Democracy, not dictators. On Oct 18, communities across the country stand together. Learn more here: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=c...
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Democracy, not dictators. On Oct 18, communities across the country stand together. Learn more here: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=c...
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You’re #VoteReady, but what about your friends and family? Our communities are strongest when everyone participates. Help your loved ones register, make a plan, and vote. Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information!
Share With Your Friends and Family! – National Voter Education Week
NationalVoterEducationWeek.org
October 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
You’re #VoteReady, but what about your friends and family? Our communities are strongest when everyone participates. Help your loved ones register, make a plan, and vote. Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information!
🚨LAST CALL for tickets to our Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting next Thursday, October 16th! You won't want to miss our biggest event of the year. Grab your tickets before they are gone:
act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
October 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🚨LAST CALL for tickets to our Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting next Thursday, October 16th! You won't want to miss our biggest event of the year. Grab your tickets before they are gone:
act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...