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California's Common Cause Faces Turmoil Over Neutral Stance

9/23/2025

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California's Common Cause shifted to a neutral stance on gerrymandering, triggering internal turmoil and resignations.
The move reflects a broader partisan strategy amid Trump-era partisanship, with the League of Women Voters also adopting neutrality.
Charles Munger, a donor, expressed disappointment, saying the group has been pressured into silence.
Critics warn these shifts undermine credibility of good-governance groups amid polarization.

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Story summary

California's Common Cause shifted to a neutral stance on gerrymandering, triggering internal turmoil and resignations.
The move reflects a broader partisan strategy amid Trump-era partisanship, with the League of Women Voters also adopting neutrality.
Charles Munger, a donor, expressed disappointment, saying the group has been pressured into silence.
Critics warn these shifts undermine credibility of good-governance groups amid polarization.