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Welcome to Common Cause! By taking action with us (or one of our awesome partner organizations) yesterday, you've joined a network of 1.5 million people nationwide who are working together to build a more open, inclusive, and accountable democracy. Since 1970, Common Cause and our members have fought to protect the right to vote, get Big Money out of politics, make sure no elected official is above the law – and so much more. We're thrilled to have you on board! Now, here's the first thing we need your help with: passing a strong, binding code of conduct to hold Supreme Court Justices accountable. Sign the Petition: Congress must pass the strongest possible Supreme Court Code of Conduct to hold our highest court to the highest ethical standards. SIGN THE PETITION Here's what's going on: the Supreme Court finally adopted a "code of conduct" last year – after over 100,000 Common Cause members demanded one following countless ethical violations from Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The problem? Their "code of conduct" isn't binding or enforceable in any way – meaning it likely wouldn't have prevented these major scandals in the first place! Let's face it, trusting the Supreme Court to operate under the honor system is what got us into this mess. The Supreme Court's half-measure is no substitute for binding, enforceable congressional action. The stakes couldn't be higher. With the stroke of a pen, these nine justices make far-reaching decisions on reproductive rights, environmental protections, immigration, and so much more – affecting millions of people every day. We must ensure nothing but the pursuit of law and justice factors into these important decisions. That's why Common Cause has been sounding the alarm on Justices' ethical lapses for over a decade – and why we won't stop until they're held to the highest ethical standards. Now, we need you with us to keep the pressure up. Add your name to urge Congress to finally pass a REAL, enforceable Supreme Court Code of Conduct. Pamela, you've joined us at a crucial moment. Our democracy is facing serious challenges – and it's people like you, fighting for a healthy and inclusive democracy, who will make all the difference. You can now expect to receive occasional communications from us (as well as the Common Cause office in your state) about breaking news, important actions to take, and volunteer opportunities. From the whole Common Cause team, thank you for being a part of this movement. Virginia Kase Solomón, President and CEO and the team at Common Cause P.S. Signing Common Cause petitions like the one in this email is a great way to help strengthen and defend our democracy. But if you want to take the next step and make an even BIGGER impact, join our Action Team – a close-knit network of volunteers who spend just a little extra time each month participating in Common Cause phone banks, webinars, and more >> P.P.S. Been with Common Cause for a while? Hello again! You're receiving this email because you've signed up to get communications from us at a new email address. 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. Common Cause 805 Fifteenth Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 commoncause.org Facebook Twitter Make a Donation Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Common Cause, please click here.