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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
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The Last Word with the Committee of Seventy

C70 is hosting a forum for mayoral candidates that gives voters a chance to zoom out and focus on the big issues.

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The Latino Vote Town Hall

AL DÍA will be hosting insiders from within the Latino community to discuss the increasingly important Latino vote.

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The Lifecycle of a Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballot

Ever wonder how your mail-in ballot is counted in Pennsylvania? This video explains how ballots are collected, processed, and counted by county election offices.

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The Penn Project for Civic Engagement Workshop on Hearing Your Publics

This workshop will be of use to any leader who wants to engage more deeply and usefully with either internal or external stakeholders.

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The Pennsylvania Conference to End Gerrymandering on October 14

The nonpartisan Fair Districts PA coalition is convening a one-day redistricting conference in Harrisburg for volunteers, supporters, academics, press and legislators.

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"The Philly Shrug" with Chris Satullo

Chris Satullo is a civic engagement consultant working in Philadelphia.

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TODAY Is Election Day! Vote or return those mail-in ballots before 8pm

November 2, 2021

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Trusting the Vote Count: Post-Election Audits in PA

(Member exclusive) PA Deputy Secretary for Elections Jonathan Marks and Verified Voting experts Pam Smith and Mark Lindeman will speak with C70 members and Buchholz Fellows about risk-limiting audits, a critical feature of Pennsylvania’s elections.

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Understanding the Judicial Rating Process

Did you know judges are elected in Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission (JEC) evaluates the qualifications of candidates to appellate courts in Pennsylvania to help voters make an informed decision at the ballot box. Candidates can earn a rating of "highly recommended," "recommended," or "not recommended" based on the JEC's evaluation. Join us to learn more about the Judicial Rating Process!

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Unrigged with Dave Daley

Best-selling author Dave Daley joins C70 CEO David Thornburgh and Civic Engagement Consultant Chris Satullo to discuss his new book, Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy.

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