Common Cause Rhode Island

Common Cause Rhode Island Welcome to the page for Common Cause Rhode Island. We are dedicated to ensuring open, ethical, accountable and effective government.

This is the official page for Common Cause Rhode Island. We are a government reform organization working on issues of importance to Rhode Islanders including money in politics, voting & elections, ethics, open government, judicial reform and separation of powers.

This morning, our executive director, John Marion, joined Matt Netto from AARP Rhode Island and Carol Anne Costa from Se...
05/29/2026

This morning, our executive director, John Marion, joined Matt Netto from AARP Rhode Island and Carol Anne Costa from Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island at the Rhode Island State House for a panel discussion convened by Leadership Rhode Island.

05/27/2026

Our executive director shares a quick update from outside the Rhode Island State House. Contact your state lawmakers and ask them to bring the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act (H-8334/S-3143) to the floor for a vote! Head to the link in our bio to use our quick letter tool to email your legislators.

05/21/2026

All are invited to join us tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Rhode Island State House Library for the RI Voter Rights Act Lobby Day with Common Cause Rhode Island and 20+ community organizations.

The Rhode Island Voting Rights Act (HB-8334 & SB-3143) protects:
🔵 Equal voting rights for all
🔵 The freedom to vote without harassment or intimidation
🔵 Fair representation for communities of color during redistricting
🔵 The right to challenge discriminatory voting practices

Stand with us for fair and accessible voting rights in Rhode Island. 🤝

➡️ RSVP: https://act.commoncause.org/events/lobby-day-for-the-rhode-island-voting-rights-act

05/21/2026

Are you ready to advocate for protecting voting rights in Rhode Island? Join us today from 3-4:30 PM at the RI State House to urge state lawmakers to pass the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act! Head to the link in our bio for more info and to RSVP.

05/20/2026

The bill to end anonymous public record requests evolved out of increased requests overwhelming cities and towns. See link below ⬇️

📸 Kris Craig/The Providence Journal

05/19/2026

The legislative session is heating up, and lawmakers need to hear from YOU! Join us at the State House this Thursday to urge legislators to pass the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act in the next few weeks! Learn more and RSVP at the link in our bio.

05/10/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 21st at the Rhode Island State House for a voting rights lobby day! Whether you are a seasoned advocate or a State House newcomer, we hope to see you there! Head to the link in our bio for more information.

05/05/2026

Nine states have a version of voting rights act and 11 more, including several in the south, have introduced bills to protect voters in absence of federal protections

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245 Waterman Street, Ste 400A
Providence, RI
02906

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