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October 11, 2024
More Than 60 Teachers from the Commonwealth Go Back to School to Bring Nonpartisan Civics Education to K-12 Classrooms
More than 60 K-12 Pennsylvania teachers attended the inaugural PA Civics Educator Forum at the National Constitution Center on Friday, September 27, 2024. Hosted by the Committee of Seventy in partnership with PA Civics and other civic organizations, this free professional development conference offered educators innovative teaching methods, experiential learning activities, and nonpartisan resources to enhance civic education in their classrooms.
October 03, 2024
Committee of Seventy Launches Poll Worker and Poll Watcher Information Sessions Ahead of Election Day
The Committee of Seventy, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, is hosting virtual information sessions for poll workers and poll watchers leading up to the November 5, 2024 general election. Launched on September 16, these sessions will continue through November 4, offering insights and guidance for both new and experienced poll workers and poll watchers to ensure a smooth and secure voting process.
September 26, 2024
Committee of Seventy Testimony on Mail-In & Absentee Ballot Access to the Democratic Caucus Policy Committee
We were founded in Philadelphia to combat corruption and have played an important role in civil service reform, campaign finance reform, and election administration. We are a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, and we do not endorse candidates or represent any special interests. We want better government that our citizens can trust.
September 24, 2024
Committee of Seventy Launches Nonpartisan Interactive Voter Guide for Upcoming November Election
The Committee of Seventy, Pennsylvania’s leading nonpartisan advocate for better government and stronger democracy, launched its Interactive Voter Guide for the upcoming November 5th election. The Interactive Voter Guide is a digital resource designed to help voters make informed decisions when casting their ballot. Users can enter their address to view a personalized, downloadable, sharable ballot and learn about candidates and their positions, as well as ballot measures specific to their location.
September 16, 2024
UPDATED: C70 Statement on the Attack Against Fmr. Pres. Trump
C70 condemns this violent attack and calls on leaders across all ideologies and sectors to speak out against violence publicly and in no uncertain terms.
September 13, 2024
C70 Statement on PA Supreme Court Decision on Mail-In Ballot Envelope Dating
C70 Statement on PA Supreme Court Decision on Mail-In Ballot Envelope Dating
August 30, 2024
Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Commonwealth Court Ruling on Mail-In Ballot Envelope Dating
President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, Lauren Cristella, statement regarding today’s Commonwealth Court ruling on mail-in ballot envelope dating.
August 16, 2024
Committee of Seventy Earns American Bar Association’s 2024 Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award
Earlier this month, representatives from the Committee of Seventy traveled to Chicago, Ill for the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Democracy Summit during the ABA’s Annual Meeting. During the summit, the ABA’s Task Force for American Democracy presented the 2024 Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award to the Committee of Seventy and 21 other organizations and individuals.
July 22, 2024
Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Developments in Presidential Election Process
President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, Lauren Cristella, released a statement regarding recent developments in the presidential election process.
June 24, 2024
2024 Women in Public Leadership Event
The Committee of Seventy’s third annual Women in Public Leadership event took place on May 15, 2024.