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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 former 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. As initially founded, Common Cause was prominently known for its efforts to bring about an end to the Vietnam War and lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

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rdfs:comment	Common Cause ist eine US-amerikanische Nichtregierungsorganisation mit Sitz in Washington, D.C. Sie wurde 1970 von John W. Gardner gegründet. Ziel der Gruppe ist die Förderung von Transparenz in politischen Institutionen der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Fokus des Engagements der Organisation liegt hierbei auf Parteienfinanzierungsreform, Wahlreform, Ethik in der Regierung, Regierungsverantwortung und Medien. Weitere Beschäftigungsfelder sind das Gesundheitswesen, Umweltschutz sowie Verteidigung. Von 1980 bis 1996 veröffentlichte die Organisation das Common Cause Magazine. (de) Common Cause (Gedeeld Streven) is een burgerrechtenbeweging uit de Verenigde Staten. De organisatie, die in 1970 werd opgericht door , de toenmalige minister van Volksgezondheid en Onderwijs, streeft naar grotere betrokkenheid van burgers bij de overheid en dier beleidvoering. Common Cause wil via nieuwe wetgeving het Amerikaanse kiesstelsel omvormen en gelijke rechten voor alle burgers garanderen. In alle staten zijn afdelingen van de organisatie opgericht, maar er is ook een speciale afdeling die in Washington D.C. actie voert. De directeur van Common Cause is uit Maine. (nl) 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 former 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. As initially founded, Common Cause was prominently known for its efforts to bring about an end to the Vietnam War and lower the voting age from 21 to 18. (en)
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