Common Cause Massachusetts is the state chapter of Common Cause, a nonpartisan public-interest organization that promotes transparent, accountable government in Massachusetts. It focuses on protecting and expanding voter access, reducing the influence of money in politics, improving government ethics and transparency, and promoting fair redistricting and open records.
Campaign finance reform and limits on political influence; voting rights and voter access (registration, early voting, enfranchisement); government ethics and conflict-of-interest rules; redistricting reform and anti-gerrymandering measures; open government, public records and transparency laws.
Individual donations and membership dues, foundation grants, and philanthropic support.
Common Cause (national) and the Common Cause Education Fund, other state Common Cause chapters, and allied good-government organizations such as the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts.
Non-profit (state chapter of a national public-interest organization)