Miss our #publicrecords lesson today with John Marion at @commoncauseri.bsky.social? Catch up now: youtu.be/-kvzXdhoygw #opengov #journalism

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...

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!

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.

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...

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

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 🗳

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 🍺

Democracy, not dictators. On Oct 18, communities across the country stand together. Learn more here: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=c...

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...

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...

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

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

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.

Representing @localreturn.bsky.social @investri.bsky.social and @commoncauseri.bsky.social today.

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

RI Ethics Commission closes lobbyist ‘loophole’ while raising limit on gifts to public officials to $50. @commoncauseri.bsky.social is disappointed in higher gift limit but hails “important step” stemming from controversy over McKee admin contract with ILO Group www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/30/m...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ethics Commission Adopts Major Reform to Close the Lobbyist Loophole Read the full press release from @johnmarion.bsky.social here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...

Trump's Department of Justice demanded that RI turn over sensitive personal data of RI voters. Secretary of State Amore refused to provide any information that isn't already public. TAKE ACTION: Thank Secretary Amore and urge him to continue resisting the DOJ's power grab! tinyurl.com/3ev96tvz 🖋️

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award🥁 Common Cause Rhode Island will recognize two student groups, Brown Votes and Every Vote Counts @ Brown, at our 2025 Champions of Democracy Celebration on Oct 16th! 🎉 Learn more and order your tickets here: commoncause.org/annualmeetingri

🫡 these organizations for hosting resource tables at our conference! @riaclu.bsky.social - Know Your Rights @commoncauseri.bsky.social - Expanding Voting Rights in RI @freedomtoreadccc.bsky.social RI - free books! @risecstate.bsky.social - Voter reg. & small biz resources 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4fx4rh4

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Rhode Islanders can register to vote, check their voter registration record, and make any necessary updates by visiting @risecstate.bsky.social's website, vote.ri.gov. Voters from other states can visit nationalvoterregistrationday.org.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference! It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Click here to get started and check or register to vote online in just a few seconds. 👇 www.commoncause.org/research-and...

"The people who have benefited the most are those politicians who have the most power and best connections to networks of wealth. The donors who are maxing out are a who’s who of lobbyists and developers in the state" - Common Cause RI's executive director John Marion.

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! This month and every month, we honor the leadership of Hispanic Americans who continue to strengthen our democracy.

"Magistrates are judges in all but name and therefore should be subject to the same selection process as all other judges" - Common Cause Rhode Island's executive director John Marion. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

🎟️Tickets are still available for the Join or Die film screening this evening at Roger Williams Park Casino! Grab your ticket now and stop by our table at the civic involvement fair after the film. @joinordiefilm.bsky.social rwpconservancy.networkforgood.com/events/89468...

🚨The Trump Administration just banned nonpartisan groups from offering voter registration services to new citizens at naturalization ceremonies. This is detrimental to our democracy and only increases the barriers that newly naturalized citizens face when attempting to register to vote in RI. 🧵

Will the Ethics Commission close a loophole that allows legislators to collect large gifts from lobbyists? "We believe that if someone takes a gift from someone who is, by definition, being paid or is paying someone to influence them, that’s a conflict of interest..."

“It’s unbelievable that they’ve decided they should kick the League of Women voters of all groups out of doing that,” said @commoncauseri.bsky.social Executive Director John Marion. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/08/f...

Glad to see this getting some coverage--just when we should be welcoming people into our democracy this administration is trying to prevent them from exercising their right to vote.

Why is it important new citizens be offered the opportunity to register? Here from one directly.

Next Tuesday, September 9th, Common Cause Rhode Island and our allies will go before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission to urge them to close the lobbyist loophole - and we need your support! Here's how you can help! (🧵1/4)

Yesterday, we spent Labor Day celebrating people power with our fellow Rhode Islanders! #WorkersOverBillionaires #PeoplePower #Democracy

"That leads me to conclude that Pryor’s interim appointment violates Rhode Island law, and he’s neither allowed to hold the position or exercise the powers of the office." - Common Cause RI's executive director @johnmarion.bsky.social www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

“The governor’s decision not to wait for the Senate to fulfill its constitutional role is the real affront to the separation of powers,” [@johnmarion.bsky.social] said. “Even if the prior administration tried this, two wrongs don’t make a right.” Read more from WPRI's @tednesi.bsky.social below ⬇️

NEW: Stefan Pryor's first day as commerce secretary was Aug. 14 - even though the Senate hasn't voted to confirm him McKee's office says it's fine, but Senate says it's not allowed under state law And @commoncauseri.bsky.social argues gov's lawyers are "gaslighting"

Tickets for Common Cause RI's biggest event of the year are now available here: act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve... We hope you will join us on October 16th! 🎉

People, I made another video. This despite getting text messages from one of my kids making fun of my last one. We're going high tech. Bought ourselves a wireless microphone. I've got props. A newspaper! A @commoncause.org mug! Anyway, please take a minute to watch and listen. Thanks.

📰👀Did you catch us in yesterday's edition of The Providence Journal? Watch our executive director recap the two issues discussed in the article, then take action to help us close the lobbyist loophole in state law ➡️ forms.gle/ePLz3piEuEwY...

I made another video, and we're outdoors this time! Yes, I went and bought a wireless microphone as soon as I was done doing this. Anyway, please watch and buy a ticket for our event in October.