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If Common Cause hadn't acted, we'd be just one or two states from going off the Article V cliff.

Pamela, I've spent some time reflecting on what exactly a Trump presidency means and how important Common Cause's efforts will be in the next few weeks, months, and years. One underacknowledged result of the 2024 election is that the megadonors behind Article V now have a clear roadmap to get the remaining states to move forward with a Constitutional Convention. Article V is championed by a faction of millionaire donors and political extremists who want to operate without guardrails to institute their right-wing agenda. In this agenda is shredding First Amendment protections, gutting environmental regulations, rolling back civil rights advances, and enshrining far-right economics as permanent fiscal policy – which will gut Medicare, Medicaid, and other safety-net programs. And the worst part? Six states stand between us and a disastrous Article V Constitutional Convention – an event unprecedented in U.S. history that could mean major constitutional chaos. Pamela, we have no choice but to step up our grassroots response to defeat this effort. We're tracking scores of bills in the state legislatures and mobilizing our team in response to state-by-state fights that will determine whether our opponents will succeed in undermining our democratic process. That's why I'm rushing this alert to you and every Common Cause member. With your help, we've stopped dozens of new calls for a convention each year in states across the country. And we're playing offense too! We've successfully rescinded existing convention calls in New Jersey, Illinois, Colorado, New Hampshire, Delaware, New Mexico, Maryland, and Oregon – meaning that if Common Cause hadn't acted, we'd be just one or two states from going off the Article V cliff. I don't need to tell you that the right-wing extremists and billionaire donors behind this effort are feeling more emboldened than ever right now. To prepare, we must double our efforts and expect to defend in multiple states next year. That's why I'm urging you to immediately help strengthen our state-by-state battle to block and rescind calls for an Article V Convention. Can you chip in $3 or more today? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Chip in $3 now >> I'm sure there are a lot of important causes asking for your attention, but we can't afford to let this one slip through the cracks – our fundamental rights are on the line. Thank you, Viki Harrison, Director of Constitutional Convention & Protect Dissent Program and the team at Common Cause 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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