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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.
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C70: Political Threats Have No Place in a Constitutional Democracy
The Committee of Seventy unequivocally condemns President Donald Trump’s continued threats toward the six Democratic lawmakers who released a video reminding members of the U.S. military and intelligence community of their duty to refuse unlawful orders.
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Committee of Seventy Receives Major Grants from William Penn and Henry L. Hillman Foundations to Expand Civic Education and Voter Participation Across Pennsylvania
Funding will support civic education across western Pennsylvania, and boost voter participation in Philadelphia, expanding Seventy’s mission statewide.
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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on DOJ Requests for Voter Data and President Trump’s Comments on Mail-In Voting
The Committee of Seventy’s statement in response to recent requests by the Department of Justice for voter registration data and comments by President Trump about mail-in and machine voting.
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PA Civics Welcomes the News Literacy Project and Carpenters’ Hall as 24th and 25th Members
PA Civics, a statewide network formed in 2019 to strengthen and expand civic education in Pennsylvania, officially welcomed the News Literacy Project and Carpenters’ Hall as the 24th and 25th members of the coalition during its quarterly meeting on July 10. The News Literacy Project, the nation’s largest provider of news literacy education, and Carpenters’…
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C70 signs letter urging School District of Phila to continue supporting civics
C70 joined other civic leaders across Philadelphia urging SDP to maintain its investment in civics education and student voter engagement
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Statement from the Committee of Seventy on the Nomination of Emil V. Bove to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Statement from the Committee of Seventy on the Nomination of Emil V. Bove to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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The Committee of Seventy Expands “How Philly Works Guide” to Multiple Languages
The Committee of Seventy was joined by The Welcoming Center, Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, Philadelphia Chairman Commissioner Omar Sabir, Philadelphia Commissioner Seth Bluestein and community partners to announce that its How Philly Works Guide is now available in Spanish and Chinese, with a French version expected to be released soon.