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Committee of Seventy Statement on Election Integrity
Democracy is strongest when participation replaces suspicion and facts replace fear. We applaud the Philadelphia City Commissioners for their leadership and we encourage all Pennsylvanians to get involved in the electoral process and be more engaged in the civic life of their communities.
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The Committee of Seventy Launches New Civic Education Resource Explaining Philadelphia’s Ward System
As nomination petitions become available and the first day to circulate approaches, the Committee of Seventy, in partnership with Black Leadership Pennsylvania, hosted a sold-out launch event focused on Philadelphia’s ward system and the powerful, often-overlooked role of committee person – signaling growing public interest in neighborhood-level political participation ahead of the May primary election.
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The Committee of Seventy’s Statement on the ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota
We mourn the loss of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot yesterday by ICE agents in Minnesota.
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The Committee of Seventy names 16 Buchholz Fellows, the largest cohort ever
The Committee of Seventy announced its ninth cohort of the prestigious Buchholz Fellowship. These individuals represent leaders across the public and private sectors in Philadelphia who have demonstrated impact in their communities.
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C70 Statement on the ICE killing of Renee Good in Minnesota
We mourn the loss of Renee Good, who was fatally shot this week by ICE agents in Minnesota. The Committee of Seventy condemns all forms of political violence, whether committed by governments or individuals.
Year: 2026