Events

Women’s Political Forum: Why Young People Pass on Politics & How to Engage Them

Survey after survey has shown that the younger you are, the less likely you are to vote, let alone run for office.

Women and young people, in particular, are underrepresented in elected office across the country. How to turn that around? The Harrisburg-based PA Women’s Forum will host a panel on engaging young people in politics on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse (111 S. 17th St.). The panel features Jen DevorAnna OrsoOmar WoodardKellan White and Sulaiman Rahman and runs noon to 1 pm, including lunch. Register online.

Similar Events

The Promise of Democracy Summit: 250 Years and the Path Ahead

Thank you to those who attended the Summit. Panel videos can be seen below. In 2026, Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, will mark a pivotal milestone—the 250th anniversary of the United States. This momentous occasion calls for a reflection on the nation’s democratic journey, from the ideals of equality and liberty embedded in the […]

July 15–16, 2026
12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Philadelphia, PA

Women in Public Leadership 2026

Igniting and Enduring: Trailblazers who Spark, Advance, and Protect Women’s Rights Join us for a morning of powerful conversation at the Committee of Seventy’s 5th annual Women in Public Leadership event, bringing together some of the region’s most dynamic voices on the front lines of women’s rights. This year’s panel will explore women’s leadership as […]

June 3, 2026
8:30 am – 10:30 am

The Declaration on Trial

The Declaration of Independence helped launch a nation grounded in powerful ideals: equality, liberty, and self-government. At the same time, it reflected contradictions and exclusions that continue to shape American democracy today. Was the Declaration justified when it was written? And how should we understand it now? Join the Committee of Seventy, in partnership with […]

April 21, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Parkway Central Branch, Free Library of Philadelphia