Common Cause RI @commoncauseri
Common Cause Rhode Island is dedicated to promoting representative democracy by ensuring open, ethical, accountable, effective government processes. commoncauseri.org Providence, RI Joined September 2009-
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We have an incredible group of speakers lined up for our next Demystifying Democracy event on Monday evening! RSVP now for this free panel discussion: act.commoncause.org/events/beyond-…
Today is World Press Freedom Day. Protecting the freedom of the press is essential to a strong democracy.
Election workers are the backbone of our democracy. We must do all we can to protect their safety and the safety of ALL voters. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/05/01…
Join us, the Equity Impact Campaign, @commoncauseri @RWULaw for an important discussion about Equity. Register ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️
Join us, the Equity Impact Campaign, @commoncauseri @RWULaw for an important discussion about Equity. Register ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️
We need to build a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, and every voice is heard.
Join voting rights advocates at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday, May 9th at 3 pm for the @letrivote for Same Day Registration Lobby Day! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/SDRlobbyday
🚨ACTION ALERT: Join voting rights activists at the State House on Thursday, May 9th to engage with members of the General Assembly about allowing Rhode Islanders to eliminate the 30-day voter registration deadline at the ballot box this fall. Sign up now: actionnetwork.org/events/lobby-d…
Polling locations are supposed to be accessible to all voters. But when nearly one in five polling locations is a church, and religious entities are exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act, disabled and aging voters are left out on Election Day. motherjones.com/politics/2024/…
Shoutout to Minority Leader @MikeWChip for making a good case for early voting (a quarter of the General Assembly didn't vote in the Primary): "...going forward when I am expecting a tightly scheduled day, I will consider early voting as not to repeat my experience this spring."
Shoutout to Minority Leader @MikeWChip for making a good case for early voting (a quarter of the General Assembly didn't vote in the Primary): "...going forward when I am expecting a tightly scheduled day, I will consider early voting as not to repeat my experience this spring."
Another good argument for Same Day Voter Registration: if life gets in the way and prevents 28% of LEGISLATORS (most of whom were themselves elected in primaries!) from voting in a Presidential primary — what about the average citizen? Their lives are busy, too.
Another good argument for Same Day Voter Registration: if life gets in the way and prevents 28% of LEGISLATORS (most of whom were themselves elected in primaries!) from voting in a Presidential primary — what about the average citizen? Their lives are busy, too.
We are hiring a paid part-time internship position for this summer! Apply now!
We are hiring a paid part-time internship position for this summer! Apply now!
Join us and other activists at the State House on Thursday, May 9th for a lobby day supporting H-7474/S-2779, the resolution that would bring us closer to eliminating the restrictive, bureaucratic, and antiquated voter registration requirement from the state constitution! ⬇️
Join us and other activists at the State House on Thursday, May 9th for a lobby day supporting H-7474/S-2779, the resolution that would bring us closer to eliminating the restrictive, bureaucratic, and antiquated voter registration requirement from the state constitution! ⬇️
This is a very informative dataset on the widespread challenges local election officials are facing due to lack of funding, support, and security threats, among other topics:
This is a very informative dataset on the widespread challenges local election officials are facing due to lack of funding, support, and security threats, among other topics:
We've been a leading voice in bringing independent redistricting commissions to the people. Our new report compiles the keys to success from people-led commissions who have already seen what works when it comes to empowering voters. Check it out below! commoncause.org/press-release/…
As the 2024 general election grows nearer, we expect to see a rise in misinformation about "noncitizen voting." Here's a reminder from @votebeat: "The fear of noncitizen voting is as baseless as it has been for 200 years." votebeat.org/2024/04/22/the…
Our Demystifying Democracy event with the Equity Impact Campaign is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Don't miss hearing from @EconProgressRI's @weayonnoh, @hwri's Brenda Clement, @RWULaw's Nicole Dyszlewski & Dr. Taino Palmero. RSVP now! @rwuuc act.commoncause.org/events/beyond-…
Our Election Protection program makes sure eligible voters know how to cast their ballots and ensure they are counted. It’s crucial work—and we need your help. We have roles for everyone! Sign up to join us here: protectthevote.net/?partner=pbvrc
"The restoration of net neutrality is a victory for every American household, and it is a victory for democracy,” Ishan Mehta of @CommonCause tells @Forbes. forbes.com/sites/tonybrad…
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15K Followers 1K Following U.S. Representative for RI’s 2nd district, father to Max, husband to Julia, fighter for working people, and shameless booster of Rhode Island. 🌊⚓️🇺🇸Ian Donnis @IanDon
21K Followers 998 Following Politics reporter for @ThePublicsRadio; ex-@ProvPhoenix;❤️ Biggest Little State, ⚾️, 🐕, barbecue & Wifey. Tips: [email protected]SteveAhlquist.Substac.. @steveahlquist
8K Followers 4K Following He/Him Steve Ahlquist is a reporter at https://t.co/jUESyPb9fQEdward Fitzpatrick @FitzProv
14K Followers 3K Following @BostonGlobe reporter covering Rhode Island. Former @projo columnist, reporter. @FiveFreedoms board member. Host of #RIReport podcast. @NewhouseSU grad. Runner.Liza Birch 🚌 #Save.. @_holyspokes
4K Followers 4K Following Making policy on getting places @VolpeUSDOT. Building the human infrastructure that changes physical infrastructure at @pvdstreets. God is change.Mayor Brett Smiley @PVDMayor
9K Followers 1K Following Current: Mayor of @CityofProv • Former: Director Of Administration • Always: Husband, Pie ConnoisseurEthan Shorey @TheStoryShorey
7K Followers 2K Following Editor of @TheValleyBreeze. My family says I'm too nosy. Simple things are the best things. Do, love, walk. @RILitterPickers @GrillNewEnglandState Representative .. @EnriqueForRI
4K Followers 4K Following Rhode Island State Representative(Providence HD-9)Dan McGowan @DanMcGowan
19K Followers 2K Following Columnist for @BostonGlobe. Author of #RhodeMap. Things I love: baseball, steak, chocolate cake. Email: [email protected]Governor Dan McKee @GovDanMcKee
21K Followers 2K Following Coach of #TeamRhodeIsland. We're going all in on 1) improving educational outcomes, 2) raising incomes, and 3) creating a healthier RI.Steph Machado @StephMachado
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19K Followers 117 Following The official Twitter of the Rhode Island State SenateJohn Marion @JohnMarionjr
4K Followers 527 Following Husband. Father. Cyclist. Traffic microblogger. ED @ Common Cause RI. Opinions, retweets, and dad jokes are all mine.Alexa Gagosz @AlexaGagosz
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14K Followers 664 Following The official Twitter account for the Rhode Island House of Representatives.Kim Kalunian @KimKalunian
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45 Followers 100 Following Running to be the next Mayor of Cranston because our city needs a leader who will make our city work for its residents. Now: (D) Cranston Citywide CouncilmanEsther Trest @EstherT81726
53 Followers 5K FollowingMia Hasenberg @MHasenbe
68 Followers 5K FollowingBetter Elections Rhod.. @BetterElectsRI
2 Followers 81 Following Help Rhode Island bring Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to Presidential Primaries! Together, we can reduce wasted votes and curb toxicity in our elections.TeraSalb @SalbTera78832
31 Followers 923 FollowingRI Coalition for Chil.. @riccforg
622 Followers 559 Following Promoting the safety, health and success of Rhode Island children and youth from infancy to adulthood.Calla Vanhauen @call_vanha
41 Followers 5K FollowingJustin Puckett @JustinPuckett4
229 Followers 514 Following Father to three great kids. Professional Firefighter. North Kingstown Firefighters Association IAFF Local 1651Chloe Matayoshi @MatayoshiC80113
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69 Followers 5K FollowingMarcella Jergenson @MarcellaJe5019
75 Followers 5K FollowingKathryn Irby @Kathr1017Irby
137 Followers 429 Following Staunch Dem in Red State. Biden 2024!! Despise Trump with every fiber of my being. Admirer of former President Barack Obama. No DM's.Ffion Leheny @FfiLeh
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485 Followers 1K Following Covering energy and climate in New England for @RTOInsider, wish I was a headlight on a northbound train https://t.co/BNNYKLU3pi [email protected]Fred Kothari @f_koth
23 Followers 5K FollowingLashaun Charan @LashCharan
33 Followers 5K FollowingKaren Alzate @RepKaren60
310 Followers 530 Following Rhode Island State Rep. for Pawtucket and Central Falls. Proud Daughter of Colombian Immigrants. 🇨🇴 RIC Alumni ⚓️RWU AlumniGwen Dane @GwenDane218459
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2 Followers 295 FollowingBlythe Leedy @blyt_le
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5K Followers 2K Following Political writer/statehouse reporter in Hartford, CT for The Associated Press who dabbles in World Cup skiing tweets.Maria Madonna @25merv
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15K Followers 9K Following I have my moments. Known for boomer rants and unsolicited hot takes. The best part of my life is being a foster mom for #RescueDogs.Mayflower Advisors @MayflowerAdvis
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66 Followers 161 FollowingShameka Vielle @ShamekaVie17844
83 Followers 5K FollowingPatrick Llewellyn @pdllewellyn
287 Followers 415 Following State Campaign Finance Director @campaignlegal; former litigator @Public_Citizen. Serious iced coffee fan. Views are my own. he/himK B @BaeszlerkarinB
92 Followers 347 FollowingTed Nesi @TedNesi
36K Followers 4K Following NEE-see. Politics editor/investigative reporter @wpri12 (CBS) in RI/MA. Contributor @RIPBSWeekly. Adjunct prof @Wheaton. #GirlDad. Lucky husband of @KimKalunianRhode Island Senate @RISenate
19K Followers 117 Following The official Twitter of the Rhode Island State SenateSenator Jack Reed @SenJackReed
111K Followers 52 Following Official Twitter feed of Rhode Island’s U.S. Senator Jack Reed. Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.John Marion @JohnMarionjr
4K Followers 527 Following Husband. Father. Cyclist. Traffic microblogger. ED @ Common Cause RI. Opinions, retweets, and dad jokes are all mine.Rhode Island House of.. @RIHouseofReps
14K Followers 664 Following The official Twitter account for the Rhode Island House of Representatives.Providence Journal @projo
138K Followers 1K Following Top breaking news, tweets of special interest to Rhode Islanders, from http://t.co/LHII5QLjRI KIDS COUNT @RIKidsCount
5K Followers 2K Following Rhode Island KIDS COUNT works to improve the health, safety, education, economic security, and development of RI’s children — with a core focus on equity.emily ward @malee_ward
3K Followers 3K Following Current: Team @pvdmayor. Former: @RIDeptEd @SenJackReed. Always: @cityofprov. Opinions expressed on this profile are my own & almost always right. she/herHousingWorksRI @ RWU @hwri
3K Followers 1K Following HWRI at RWU is a clearinghouse of information about housing in Rhode Island. We conduct research and analyze data to inform public policy.Rhode Island Current @RICurrent
2K Followers 574 Following The Rhode Island Current is an independent, nonprofit news outlet covering state government and the impact of public policy decisions in the Ocean State.CIRCLE @CivicYouth
10K Followers 1K Following The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) is a national, non-partisan research center on young people's civic engagement.Every Vote Counts @evcnational
744 Followers 264 Following EVC is a student-led, nonpartisan org. dedicated to increasing voter turnout nationwide and empowering an electorate that reflects our nation's demographics.State Court Report @StateCourtRpt
348 Followers 72 Following State Court Report is a nonpartisan news source, resource, and commentary hub covering state constitutional developments in high courts across the 50 states.MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab
5K Followers 188 Following By applying scientific principles to how elections are studied and administered, MEDSL aims to improve the democratic experience for all U.S. voters.America Votes @AmericaVotes
8K Followers 2K Following America Votes brings together organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American’s right to vote.URI VOTES @urivotes
213 Followers 460 Following URI VOTES uses engineering tools to support election officials in making data-driven decisions that will improve voting and election system processes.VoteRiders @VoteRiders
11K Followers 2K Following Voter ID laws are on the rise, denying millions of Americans their freedom to vote. VoteRiders educates and helps voters to secure acceptable ID.VOTE.ORG @votedotorg
12K Followers 1K Following Using technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and protect the freedom for everyone to vote. Inquiries: [email protected]Nonprofit VOTE @NpVOTE
7K Followers 5K Following Helping America’s 501(c)(3) nonprofits conduct effective nonpartisan voter engagement. Follow ≠ endorsementElection Protection @866OURVOTE
21K Followers 8K Following Working 365 days a year to advance and defend our right to vote. ☎️ Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) with any voting questions. Powered by @LawyersComm.Campus Vote Project @CampusVote
5K Followers 610 Following The Campus Vote Project empowers students with the information they need to register and vote.Harrison Tuttle @_HarrisonTuttle
2K Followers 1K Following President of @blmripac / Manager of Advocacy and Civic Engagement at @HousingNetwrkRIFair Elections Center @fairerelections
5K Followers 735 Following We're a nonpartisan, nonprofit working to remove barriers to voting401Gives @401Gives
1K Followers 3K Following 401Gives, Rhode Island's statewide day of giving on 4/01/24, makes it easy to support local nonprofits. #401GivesState Democracy Resea.. @UWLawDemocracy
873 Followers 601 Following Research hub @WisconsinLaw. Shining a spotlight on democracy, government, and public law in states across the USA.All Voting is Local @VotingIsLocal
5K Followers 1K Following Fighting against state and local voting policies that silence American voices and ensuring every vote counts 🗳️ Likes/retweets are not endorsements.Rhode Island Historic.. @RIHistory
3K Followers 1K Following Rhode Island Historical Society, f. 1822. Our museums, research center, & programs help #RI Remember—Interpret—Honor—Share.VOTE411 @VOTE411
10K Followers 2K Following Launched by @LWV @LWVEdFund in 2006, https://t.co/IJTWWSHTGC is a one-stop-shop for #elections info, providing nonpartisan general & state-specific info to the public.NatlVoterRegDay @NatlVoterRegDay
15K Followers 1K Following #NationalVoterRegistrationDay is the country's largest single-day effort to register voters. Help us get every eligible American #VoteReady!NASED @NASEDorg
4K Followers 267 Following The National Association of State Election Directors promotes accessible, accurate, and transparent elections in the United States and U.S. Territories.The Center for Electi.. @ElectionInnov
4K Followers 28 Following CEIR works with and supports election officials who facilitate democracy through projects like the Election Official Legal Defense Network (https://t.co/7InqtzmDzD)Election Center (Natl.. @ElectionCenter2
2K Followers 531 Following The nation's first certification program for election and voter registration professionals. Non-partisan, RT/likes are not endorsements.electionline @electionline
6K Followers 643 Following electionline is the nation's only nonpartisan, non-advocacy information clearinghouse providing up-to-the minute news and analysis on election administration.NAACP @NAACP
613K Followers 28K Following Founded 1909, the NAACP is the nation's first and largest grassroots–based civil rights organization. Over 2,000 volunteer-run branches nationwide.Progreso Latino Inc. @ProgresoLatino
2K Followers 117 Following Progreso Latino helps immigrants and Latinos in RI to achieve greater self-sufficiency and socio-economic progress by providing transformational programs.LCV – League of Con.. @LCVoters
34K Followers 3K Following Fighting to build a world with clean air and water, public lands, and a safe climate that are protected by a just and equitable democracy. https://t.co/uvE9ekLC0TLegal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF
151K Followers 4K Following America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education. Established in 1940.Lawyers' Committee �.. @LawyersComm
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136K Followers 1K Following The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights — the nation’s oldest, largest, and most diverse civil and human rights coalition. Led by @mayawiley.United Way of Rhode I.. @liveunitedri
5K Followers 994 Following Uniting our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. #LiveUnitedRIHomesRI @homesRI_
1K Followers 922 Following We believe Rhode Island can and should be a state where all residents are able to live in safe, healthy and affordable homes in thriving communities.Disability Rights Rho.. @RIDisabilities
404 Followers 194 Following Disability Rights Rhode Island is the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System for the state of Rhode Island.George Wiley Center @GeorgeWileyCRI
882 Followers 912 Following Organizing for affordable, equitable utility policy for all Rhode Islanders. Join us in supporting a Percentage Income Payment Plan for affordable utilities!!When We All Vote @WhenWeAllVote
128K Followers 890 Following We’re shaping the promise of our democracy through voter registration and participation. Because #WhenWeAllVote, we can change the world.Common Cause Texas @CCauseTexas
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38K Followers 4K Following Seeking to improve government and impact public policies through education & advocacy. Also at @LWVEdFund & @VOTE411 for elections info!Katie Scally @KScall
279 Followers 710 Following Comms Director for @CommonCause | Proud Northern Californian 🌁 | Go #49ers | Opinions are mine.PlannedParenthoodVote.. @ppvotesri
2K Followers 776 Following PPV!RI is the advocacy and political arm of @PPSNE. We fight and lobby for reproductive freedom and social justice in #RhodeIsland.Rhode Island Foundati.. @RIFoundation
10K Followers 989 Following Helping thoughtful individuals, families, organizations, and corporations make effective change to benefit all Rhode Islanders.Marcela Betancur @MarceB_ri
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279K Followers 109 Following America's Cyber Defense Agency and National Coordinator for critical infrastructure security & resilience. Likes, RTs, follows ≠ endorsements.Virginia Kase Solomon @KaseVirginia
3K Followers 2K Following President of Common Cause/Democracy Defender. Opinions are my own and I have many.NASS @NASSorg
11K Followers 777 Following Official news & updates from the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). Home of #TrustedInfo2024 & #BizSchemeSOS initiatives.Election Asst. Comm. @EACgov
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673 Followers 600 Following Rhode Island's membership organization for agencies committed to the development of affordable housing and vital communities. Backbone org for @homesRI_Common Cause Florida @commoncausefl
860 Followers 778 Following Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working for open, honest, and accountable government in Florida and across the nation. Also @CommonCause."At its core, this issue is about the public’s right to know what is going on behind the walls of academe." theday.com/op-ed/20240426…
Excited to be returning to @SaveTheBayRI next month. But @cleanwater_ri has some unfinished business to get done before the end of session, including passage of the PFAS Ban Act and getting toxic PFAS chemicals out of products for which safer alternatives exist.
.@JedThorp shares word he's moving next month from state director at @cleanwater_ri to become director of advocacy at @SaveTheBayRI
Let's inspire civic engagement and empower our communities together! Join us Oct. 7-11 for #NationalVoterEducationWeek 2024 to debunk the notion that every vote doesn't count. Celebrate with us: votereducationweek.org/join-us/
Poll Workers help maintain the integrity of elections in Florida. If you love the electoral process and want to experience it first-hand, sign up to be a Poll Worker: powerthepolls.org #ProtectDemocracyInFlorida
Join us, the Equity Impact Campaign, @commoncauseri @RWULaw for an important discussion about Equity. Register ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️
On Monday, May 6th, join us for the next event in our Demystifying Democracy series, Beyond Equality: Unpacking Equity and Its Relationship with Legislative Work. This hybrid event is free, open to the public, and includes Spanish-language interpretation. act.commoncause.org/events/beyond-…
🚨ACTION ALERT! 🚨 There are several key housing bills being considered today, and your input is needed! Senate Judiciary is set to hear landlord-tenant legislation + three @RISenate companion bills to @RISpeaker's housing package. Learn how you can help: conta.cc/4a1fuLd
Join voting rights advocates at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday, May 9th at 3 pm for the @letrivote for Same Day Registration Lobby Day! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/SDRlobbyday
Minnesota has a new automatic voter registration system! 🎉 Eligible residents applying for or renewing a state-issued ID will be registered to vote without needing to opt in. Making it easier for people to get registered allows more people to participate in our democracy.
Shoutout to Minority Leader @MikeWChip for making a good case for early voting (a quarter of the General Assembly didn't vote in the Primary): "...going forward when I am expecting a tightly scheduled day, I will consider early voting as not to repeat my experience this spring."
NEW: Rhode Island’s presidential primary last month saw anemic voter turnout statewide. And the lack of interest even extended to the State House where more than a quarter of lawmakers skipped the polls wpri.com/target-12/more…
Another good argument for Same Day Voter Registration: if life gets in the way and prevents 28% of LEGISLATORS (most of whom were themselves elected in primaries!) from voting in a Presidential primary — what about the average citizen? Their lives are busy, too.
NEW: Rhode Island’s presidential primary last month saw anemic voter turnout statewide. And the lack of interest even extended to the State House where more than a quarter of lawmakers skipped the polls wpri.com/target-12/more…
Thank you to @allintovote for recognizing some of our amazing Democracy Fellows and Student Advisory Board members in the third annual Student Voting Honor Roll for their nonpartisan voter registration turnout successes. Learn more 👉️ bit.ly/allinhonorroll
Though 15% is far from 50%, this is a victory for local media. insideinvestigator.org/house-passes-w…
Somebody, somewhere in this city, occasionally buys crisp, new Inter-Departmental Mail envelopes... I just know it's not us. Shoutout to the mysterious department or staffer who perpetually keeps the whole internal document communication system from breaking down. You're a hero!
Our Election Protection program makes sure eligible voters know how to cast their ballots and ensure they are counted. It’s crucial work—and we need your help. We have roles for everyone! Sign up to join us here: protectthevote.net/?partner=pbvrc
In June 2022, our neighbors in New York passed a state Voting Rights Act. Already, the new law has helped voters fight for better local representation. We can't wait to see the impact of the #CTVRA here in CT. democracydocket.com/analysis/new-y…
The correct answer was the Providence City Council✅ To learn more about civics, history, and Rhode Island, join us on May 6 at Audrey's in South Kingstown for a trivia night! Free and open to all, RSVPs are appreciated: ticketleap.events/tickets/riaclu…
🚨ACTION ALERT: Join voting rights activists at the State House on Thursday, May 9th to engage with members of the General Assembly about allowing Rhode Islanders to eliminate the 30-day voter registration deadline at the ballot box this fall. Sign up now: actionnetwork.org/events/lobby-d…
This is a very informative dataset on the widespread challenges local election officials are facing due to lack of funding, support, and security threats, among other topics:
We published @BrennanCenter's annual local election official (LEO) survey this morning! There are 5 key takeaways. brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…
Momentum is growing for people-led commissions to draw voting districts, especially in Ohio. @CommonCause's report, The Roadmap for Fair Maps, "talked about the need to make redistricting a transparent process that is 'responsive to community needs.'” ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/05/01/as-…