Common Cause Indiana

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process.

9 protests

December 7, 2017, 11:30 am

Indianapolis, IN

Will the Supreme Court Slay the Partisan Gerrymander?

Common Cause Indiana's annual good government seminar will feature three of the country's top attorneys on redistricting and the Constitution, including Paul E. Smith, the lead attorney on Gill v. Whitford, the partisan gerrymandering case from...

November 21, 2017, 1:00 pm

Indianapolis, IN

Statehouse Rally

Join the Indiana Coalition for Independent Redistricting as we rally to end gerrymandering. Help us send a clear message to the Indiana General Assembly that we expect it to pass redistricting reform this year. This rally and press conference...

November 21, 2017, 10:30 am

Indianapolis, IN

Activist Training: Indianapolis

Be a lobbyist for a day. We'll teach you how.

The Indiana Coalition for Independent Redistricting is holding an activist training session and rally to get our advocates fired up for the big battle ahead. Help us send a message to the...

November 16, 2017, 7:00 pm

Indianapolis, IN

Redistricting Reform

Redistricting benefits everyone -- not just the party in power. 

For the 2014 mid-term elections only 28% of Hoosiers turned out to vote earning us the "honor" of having the lowest voter turnout in the nation. Many of our state...

November 7, 2017, 7:00 pm

Greenfield, IN

Redistricting 101

The League of Women Voters of Hancock County has invited Julia Vaughn, Policy Director for Common Cause of Indiana to speak to the public about redistricting. 

This issue greatly affects Hancock County as we are one of the top...

November 6, 2017, 7:00 pm

Indianapolis, IN

Support Proposal 285--Indy NEEDS Redistricting Reform!

Round one is done! Now Propsal 285 moves to a vote in full City-County Council!!

We heard so much wonderful testimony at the Committee Meeting on October 25th. Even better? The room was PACKED.

Now the resolution moves on to the...

November 4, 2017, 9:00 am

Fort Wayne, IN

Redistricting 101 Citizen Advocacy Training

Come to the training to learn what you need to know to be an effective advocate for redistricting reform. Refreshments and materials will be provided. Thanks to the League of Women Voters of Allen County and People for the Common Good for their...

July 17, 2017, 12:00 pm

Indianapolis, IN

Rally for Redistricting with Common Cause

Although the 2018 General Assembly is more than six months away, we’re hard at work building support for legislation to reform redistricting. When Rep. Milo Smith, Chair of the House Elections Committee, squashed our chances for reform earlier...

July 17, 2017, 12:00 pm

Indianapolis, IN

Birthday Party for Redistricting Reform

Elbridge Gerry, the father of gerrymandering, has a birthday coming up on July 17th. To commemorate the date, activists working to pass redistricting reform legislation in Indiana will gather at the State House to rally for a fair and...