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Principles, Parties, & Where America Goes From Here with Jerry Sweeney

Jerry Sweeney discusses what 2021 meant for us, and what lies ahead

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Priorities for Safe and Secure 2022 Elections

Unprecedented collaboration among various stakeholders and an extraordinary increase in resources were necessary to make the 2020 elections successful. The City Commissioners and their staff will need the support of city and state officials, civic and community leaders, and businesses throughout Philadelphia again this year to ensure safe, secure, and accessible elections.

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Public Comment on Resolution No. 120539

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Ranked Choice Voting

Discuss and practice ranked choice voting with students. (45 minutes)

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Redistricting

Seventy advocates for fair district drawing to promote free, competitive elections.

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Redistricting Reform Commission Releases Final Report

HARRISBURG, PA – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission released a final report today with recommendations to improve the process of creating legislative district boundaries. Governor Wolf signed an executive order last year creating the commission to explore ways Pennsylvania could curb gerrymandering and make redistricting fairer and nonpartisan.

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Rover Training and Q&A

Seventy provides tutorials on working at the polls and covers topics and frequently asked questions.

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Run This Town: How to Run for Office

Candidates in 22 of 26 state House races in Philadelphia coasted to victory with no opponent in the November 4 general election. Uncompetitive elections are a serious problem in Philly, and the city needs candidates.

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Saving Our Democracy: A Discussion on Political Innovation with Katherine Gehl

Katherine M. Gehl is the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation (IPI), a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 2020 to catalyze modern political change.

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