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Buchholz Fellow Sandy Vogel interview with George Twardy

George Twardy is a Municipal Court Judicial Candidate for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the May 18th, 2021 primary.

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Buchholz Fellow Sandy Vogel Interviews Bucks Co. Controller Candidate Andy Warren

Andy Warren, Republican Candidate for Bucks County Controller, tells viewers about himself and why he's looking to run.

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C70 Call to Action

Many say our political polarization is the worst it’s ever been, that corruption is rampant, that they don’t know who to trust. But we don’t have to feel this way. Because the people who make democracy happen—who run elections and staff polling places and work every day to make our union more perfect—they’re us. They’re you. Join us. And let’s get to work.

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C70 CEO David Thornburgh Interviews Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart

Rebecca Rhynhart is the Philadelphia City Controller and the first woman to be elected to the position. As City Controller she is Philadelphia’s chief auditor and independent financial watchdog.

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C70 Civic Engagement Consultant, Megan Smith, Interview with Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson was a Democratic Judicial Candidate for Philadelphia Municipal Court.

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C70 Conversation with Sen. Anthony H. Williams

Anthony Williams, the 8th District's State Senator, sits down with David Thornburgh to discuss how the Commonwealth should respond to the corruption charges issued against John Dougherty and Bobby Henon.

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C70 Conversation with Sen. Art Haywood

Art Haywood is a Pennsylvania State Senator, representing the 4th district. David Thornburgh interviews Sen. Haywood on the recent corruption incidents involving John Dougherty and Bobby Henon.

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C70 Fellow Cassidy Martin Interviews Commonwealth Court Judicial Candidate Lori Dumas

Commonwealth Court Judicial Candidate Lori Dumas talks with the Committee of Seventy about her candidacy and what her experience can do to improve the Court.

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C70 Interview with Michael Lambert

Live from Studio C70, hear from Municipal Court Judicial candidate Michael Lambert as he speaks with C70's Civic Engagement Consultant Megan Smith.

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C70 joins forces with youth voter education organization, Vote That Jawn

The partnership unifies two of Pennsylvania's leaders in civic participation and expands C70’s existing mission to connect in new ways with youth and first-time voters.

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