Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in

1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in

the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the

public interest.



Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and38 state organizations,

Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government,

as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.



Mission

To strengthen public participation and faith in our institutions of

self-government; to ensure that government and political processes serve the

general interest, rather than special interests; to curb the excessive

influence of money on government decisions and elections; to promote fair

elections and high ethical standards for government officials; and to

protect the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans.