Common Cause Rhode Island
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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)
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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
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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...
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If you’re into data, check out our voter turnout data hub for maps and data dashboards of voting patterns and methods in Rhode Island! #NationalVoterEducationWeek
See here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/22eb...
See here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/22eb...
October 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If you’re into data, check out our voter turnout data hub for maps and data dashboards of voting patterns and methods in Rhode Island! #NationalVoterEducationWeek
See here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/22eb...
See here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/22eb...
ICYMI: On Thursday, 10/16, Common Cause RI will recognize the following Rhode Islanders for their contributions to democracy:
🌟Brown Votes and Every Vote Counts @ Brown
🌟Zack Mezera, former political director of @ri.workingfamilies.org
🌟RI Freedom to Read Coalition
🌟@riblia-caucus.bsky.social
🌟Brown Votes and Every Vote Counts @ Brown
🌟Zack Mezera, former political director of @ri.workingfamilies.org
🌟RI Freedom to Read Coalition
🌟@riblia-caucus.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
ICYMI: On Thursday, 10/16, Common Cause RI will recognize the following Rhode Islanders for their contributions to democracy:
🌟Brown Votes and Every Vote Counts @ Brown
🌟Zack Mezera, former political director of @ri.workingfamilies.org
🌟RI Freedom to Read Coalition
🌟@riblia-caucus.bsky.social
🌟Brown Votes and Every Vote Counts @ Brown
🌟Zack Mezera, former political director of @ri.workingfamilies.org
🌟RI Freedom to Read Coalition
🌟@riblia-caucus.bsky.social
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A short list of things you can do on vote.ri.gov during #NationalVoterEducationWeek:
✅ Update your voter record
✅ Register to vote
✅ Find a polling place
✅ View sample ballot
✅ Find your elected officials
✅ Track a mail ballot
✅ Find special elections info
✅ Declare your candidacy
✅ Find a drop box
✅ Update your voter record
✅ Register to vote
✅ Find a polling place
✅ View sample ballot
✅ Find your elected officials
✅ Track a mail ballot
✅ Find special elections info
✅ Declare your candidacy
✅ Find a drop box
Welcome to your Voter Information Center
vote.ri.gov
October 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A short list of things you can do on vote.ri.gov during #NationalVoterEducationWeek:
✅ Update your voter record
✅ Register to vote
✅ Find a polling place
✅ View sample ballot
✅ Find your elected officials
✅ Track a mail ballot
✅ Find special elections info
✅ Declare your candidacy
✅ Find a drop box
✅ Update your voter record
✅ Register to vote
✅ Find a polling place
✅ View sample ballot
✅ Find your elected officials
✅ Track a mail ballot
✅ Find special elections info
✅ Declare your candidacy
✅ Find a drop box
Many thanks to the Garden Time Green Reentry Program for inviting our executive director, John Marion, to join the mock prison gerrymandering debate on the RI House floor.
Earlier today, Rep. Cherie Cruz hosted a visit and legislative session for participants and staff of the Garden Time Green Reentry Program, which prepares incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals for the workforce.
October 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Many thanks to the Garden Time Green Reentry Program for inviting our executive director, John Marion, to join the mock prison gerrymandering debate on the RI House floor.
Last week, we were thrilled to attend @epi-ri.bsky.social's timely 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, where we networked with other pro-democracy organizations and activists and discussed what’s next for our people-powered movement.
October 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Last week, we were thrilled to attend @epi-ri.bsky.social's timely 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, where we networked with other pro-democracy organizations and activists and discussed what’s next for our people-powered movement.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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It’s National Voter Education Week!
Here in Rhode Island, we are confident that our elections are secure and accessible. Read more about how we’re safeguarding our elections in our most recent newsletter: conta.cc/3K3LsiK
#NationalVoterEducationWeek
Here in Rhode Island, we are confident that our elections are secure and accessible. Read more about how we’re safeguarding our elections in our most recent newsletter: conta.cc/3K3LsiK
#NationalVoterEducationWeek
October 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It’s National Voter Education Week!
Here in Rhode Island, we are confident that our elections are secure and accessible. Read more about how we’re safeguarding our elections in our most recent newsletter: conta.cc/3K3LsiK
#NationalVoterEducationWeek
Here in Rhode Island, we are confident that our elections are secure and accessible. Read more about how we’re safeguarding our elections in our most recent newsletter: conta.cc/3K3LsiK
#NationalVoterEducationWeek
Join us on October 16 as we recognize the Excellence in Public Service awardees: @zackmezera.com, the RI Freedom to Read Coalition, and the @riblia-caucus.bsky.social! 🎉
The early bird ticket discount for the Champions of Democracy Celebration ends tonight ➡️🎟️ act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
The early bird ticket discount for the Champions of Democracy Celebration ends tonight ➡️🎟️ act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
October 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Join us on October 16 as we recognize the Excellence in Public Service awardees: @zackmezera.com, the RI Freedom to Read Coalition, and the @riblia-caucus.bsky.social! 🎉
The early bird ticket discount for the Champions of Democracy Celebration ends tonight ➡️🎟️ act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
The early bird ticket discount for the Champions of Democracy Celebration ends tonight ➡️🎟️ act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...
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Ethics Commission adopts needed reform and closes the "lobbyist loophole"
They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.
They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.
Ethics Commission adopts needed reform and closes the "lobbyist loophole "
They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.
steveahlquist.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Ethics Commission adopts needed reform and closes the "lobbyist loophole"
They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.
They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.
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Ethics panel OKs lawmaker gift limit increase, explicitly makes all lobbyists subject to gift rules. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social
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New limits on gifts for lawmakers and who can give them are coming in the new year • Rhode Island Current
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission on Tuesday approved two proposed rule changes regarding gifts given to public officials: one which is likely to please some state lawmakers, and the other to satisfy...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Ethics panel OKs lawmaker gift limit increase, explicitly makes all lobbyists subject to gift rules. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/30/n...
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/30/n...
BREAKING: The RI Ethics Commission voted to CLOSE the lobbyist loophole! 🎉🎉🎉 Keep watching to learn more about this victory for ethics and the public interest.
Interested in supporting our work? Visit www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
Interested in supporting our work? Visit www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
September 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
BREAKING: The RI Ethics Commission voted to CLOSE the lobbyist loophole! 🎉🎉🎉 Keep watching to learn more about this victory for ethics and the public interest.
Interested in supporting our work? Visit www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...
Interested in supporting our work? Visit www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...