Common Cause Georgia is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to open, honest, and accountable government that empowers the public interest of all Georgians.
“Access to this information is just beyond critical because we need transparency and accountability,” said Aunna Dennis, executive director of the voting nonprofit Common Cause Georgia. bit.ly/3RZzIir
“SB 63 is drawing from the national playbook to stifle public will and demonstrates a dangerous precedent to further criminalize those who are unable to afford a cash bond," said Aunna Dennis, executive director of Common Cause Georgia.
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UPDATE: SB 189 has been signed into law, a bill that adds new barriers to Georgian’s right to vote. Common Cause Georgia is deeply concerned about the impact of this law on our democracy. Read the full response from our executive director here: commoncause.org/georgia/pres…
BREAKING: Governor Undermines GA Supreme Court, Threatens Prosecutors
Read a response from our executive director Aunna Dennis here: commoncause.org/georgia/pres…
“Young Black voters are apathetic due to unfulfilled campaign promises. They want more action on issues including racial justice, student debt relief, and access to good jobs and affordable housing,” says @CommonCauseGA’s Aunna Dennis for @TeenVoguebit.ly/48U8e3b
Georgia's Presidential Preference Primary starts today! You have the chance to choose who will represent you in the White House. Find your polling location here: commoncause.org/page/where-d…
It's officially Crossover Day in the Georgia legislature! We're watching to see which bills make it past the chopping block. A few bills we're tracking: SB 414, HB 559, HB 1118, and HB 426. #GApolitics
TODAY: Our ED Aunna Dennis speaks with Closer Look with Rose Scott. The Topic: Research found 1 in 3 county commissions & 1 in 4 school boards in #Georgia have no people of color, panelists fight for change. Listen now at 1pm & 7pm on WABE News & WABE.org#gapol
We at @CommonCause Georgia know all too well how much federal voting protections are needed right now.
That's why we are ready to see Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!
"We know how important our voices, our vision, and our votes are. Let’s bring that power to the streets, to the courts, and to the halls of Congress," said @TheSylviaAlbert in support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act today.
Only 12 states & Washington, DC, prohibit both open and concealed carry of firearms at poll sites. With increased gun violence and intimidation of voters and election workers, states must enact stronger laws to protect voting from violence and intimidation.bit.ly/46gJr8m
Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!
Celebrate our democracy by making sure you, your friends, family, and community are #VoteReady for the next trip to the ballot box in 2023 AND 2024!
Happy Constitution and Citizenship Day!
Celebrate today by checking your voter registration and reminding 3 friends to do so as well.
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Today's release of the #FultonCounty special grand jury report into the attempt to overturn the 2020 election brought us transparency — and accountability.
Our full statement here: commoncause.org/georgia/pres…
We all deserve a democracy free of corruption.
"Our elected officials, our servants, our officers need to have a more ethical stance on how they are spending money that’s coming into their campaigns,” said Aunna Dennis of @CommonCauseGA.
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Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman served our democracy as poll workers in 2020 and were met with violence because of Trump's and Rudy Giuliani’s lies.
It’s long past time for accountability.
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