How does Common Causes decide what issues will be on our agenda?
Common Cause has worked on a wide range of important issues throughout our history. Some issues, such as campaign finance reform, have been key parts of our agenda for years, while more recently we have developed a major program in media reform. We listen to our members and activists, seek advice from other organizations and elected officials, and conduct research on issues in deciding on what issues we should focus our resources. Ultimately, the Common Cause National Governing Board decides whether the organization should engage in a new issue. In making such decisions, the board tries to ensure that new issues are consistent with Common Cause’s central goal of making our government more accountable to its citizens.
