We cannot fall behind

The biggest threat to democracy you might not have heard of…

Pamela, Trump is stealing all the headlines, but here's a threat to democracy you might not know about – but requires our urgent attention all the same. Did you know that, right now, we're just SIX states away from handing extremist politicians total license to rewrite our entire Constitution? It's called an Article V convention, and if that prospect unnerves you as much as it does me… keep reading. This secretive plan is funded by some of the biggest right-wing megadonors – like the Koch network and the Mercer family. And if they succeed, there will be nothing stopping these billionaires and the politicians they've bought from taking away your right to free speech, Social Security and Medicare, voting rights, reproductive rights, access to health care, and so much more. This isn't a hypothetical. In 2026 alone, state lawmakers introduced over 130 bills in 36 states. That's right – even as these extremists get their way on the federal level, their efforts to sneak their agenda into our Constitution aren't slowing down – so neither are we. Here's the good news: with your support, Common Cause has an unparalleled track record of success – blocking dozens of these Article V bills each and every year. Our team works year-round to organize rapid response campaigns when new bills drop, stop them before they gain traction, and expose the shadowy Big Money networks behind this right-wing power grab. The result? Last year, Common Cause stopped nearly 150 bills in 36 states. This year, if we don't want to lose any ground, we'll have to do it all again – at the same time we launch our largest-ever midterm Election Protection effort. Pamela, we can't afford to fall behind in this fight. Can I count on you to chip in $5 or more and stop these extremists from gutting our constitutional rights? If you've saved your info with ActBlue, we'll process your contribution instantly: CHIP IN $5 CHIP IN $10 CHIP IN $20 CHIP IN $35 CHIP IN $50 CHIP IN $100 CHIP IN OTHER AMOUNT We're up against an organized, well-funded network of extremist groups and billionaire donors who are playing the long game. They are banking on the public not noticing what they're up to – until it's too late. An Article V convention is the most dangerous threat to our democracy, and it's up to you and me to stop it. Thanks for all you do, The team at Common Cause Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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