Common Cause
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Common Cause is a watchdog group based in Washington, D.C., with chapters in 35 states. It was founded in 1970 by John W. Gardner, a Republican, who was the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in the administration of President Lyndon Johnson as well as chair of the National Urban Coalition, an advocacy group for minorities and the working poor in urban areas.[1] In its early days, Common Cause focused its efforts on ending the Vietnam War and lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.[2]
Founded | 1970; 54 years ago (1970) |
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Founder | John W. Gardner |
Location | |
Area served | United States |
Method | Advocacy |
Website | commoncause |
Sometimes identified as liberal-leaning,[3][4] Common Cause has also been identified as nonpartisan and advocates government reform.[5][6][7] It is identified with the reformist "good government" movement[8][9][10] and is often described as a watchdog group.[4][11] The organization's tagline is "holding power accountable" and its stated mission is "upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process."[12]