The People’s Watchdog Newsletter - July 24

This week's Common Cause newsletter is just a 3 minute read at 550 words.

Thursday, July 24, 2025 👋 Hi Pamela! Happy Thursday. We made it to the end of the week! We are happy to bring you The People's Bi-Weekly Watchdog Newsletter, delivered to your inbox every other Thursday. This week, we want to explain why Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump's agreement on redistricting is very, very wrong for the people. This week's newsletter is just a 3 minute read at 550 words. Trump and Greg Abbott are wrong. So are Beto, AOC and Gavin Newsom. For more than a week now, various politicians have been in open war when it comes to anti-democracy attacks. Right now, at the pressure of Donald Trump, Texas is attempting to redraw Congressional district lines mid-decade. Their stated goal is clear — draw more partisan Republican districts. In response, Beto O'Rourke, Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have claimed Democrats should fire back, gerrymandering in states they can. All of these folks are wrong. All of it is anti-democratic. Common Cause has proven in California, Michigan, Colorado, and Arizona that people-first districts are a better way to support ourselves and our communities. This race to the bottom only rewards special interests. And frankly, it's not a fair race – Republicans control more state legislatures and more of the maps. So instead of fighting a losing game that divides us, we need to stand up and make it clear – all of these folks are wrong. Read our statement about what's happening in Texas and California. Learn more on why people-first districts are what we need in more states and plug in on states working on this issue right now – Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and many, many more. 📱 Our Favorite Post Make your voice heard! Sign our petition. 👀 ICYMI We're working so hard to protect our democracy, we could write you a novel instead of a newsletter. Instead, here are the top headlines you don't want to miss: Colorado ⛷️: The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking the voter registration lists of several states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — with a heavy focus on Colorado. Our Executive Director discusses why this is so alarming and threatens our votes. Read more at Colorado Newsline. North Carolina ✈️: A voter whose ballot was threatened to be thrown out during the state's recent Supreme Court race testified in Congress this week about the threats to voting and challenging elections. Watch Mary Kay talk about her testimony on Capital Tonight California 🐻: After months of the Trump administration escalating targeted violence in California communities, the votes are in. A new poll shows that an overwhelming amount of voters in the Golden State feel that our democracy is in danger. Our Deputy Director weighs in on the path ahead and how we're fighting back. Read in the Los Angeles Times. Washington D.C. 🏛️: You may know their names, but do you know what really makes Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem dangerous to democracy? Learn more about why Miller and Noem are bad for America. 📊 By the Numbers 🗞️ Kicker Quote 👕 Wear your values If you were forwarded this newsletter and want to sign up too, click here. For updates, follow us on X [Twitter], Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and TikTok. Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local and state level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Floridians. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 333 3rd Ave N, Unit 427 St. Petersburg Fl, 33701 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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