Event Category: Featured
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Pulse of Pennsylvania: Voter Insights Ahead of the Midterm Elections
October 21, 2026 6:00 pmThe Ethical Society
The Committee of Seventy and Franklin & Marshall College invite you to join us for a live event at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia for an in-depth, expert analysis of Pennsylvania politics. Committee of Seventy President and CEO Lauren Cristella will moderate a discussion with Berwood Yost, director of the Franklin & Marshall College Center…
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The Committee of Seventy’s 122nd Anniversary Celebration
November 19, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe National Constitution Center
This American Moment: A Conversation with Mike Pence Join us as former Vice President Mike Pence and 6abc anchor Tamala Edwards explore what conservatism means today. Drawing on his new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, this conversation will reflect on the midterm elections and what’s next for America, within the context of…
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Philadelphia Documenters Relaunch
August 26, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmPhiladelphia Ethical Society
Public meetings shape our schools, our streets, and the Philadelphia city budget. But right now, most of these meetings go completely unrecorded. The Philadelphia Documenters program is changing that. We train and pay everyday residents to attend public sessions, take accurate notes, and publish them so everyone knows what’s happening behind closed doors. Built on City Bureau’s…
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The Promise of Democracy Summit: 250 Years and the Path Ahead
July 15–16, 2026Philadelphia, PA
Thank you to everyone who attended our summit! In 2026, Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, marked a pivotal milestone — the 250th anniversary of the United States. This momentous occasion called for a reflection on the nation’s democratic journey, from the ideals of equality and liberty embedded in the Declaration of Independence to the…