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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.

Committee of Seventy Statement on the Current “Resign to Run” Proposal

The Committee of Seventy supports ending Philadelphia’s “Resign to Run” requirement only as part of a broader reform package that includes term limits and stronger safeguards for ethical, transparent government.

Statement on Chester County Poll Book Error

Chester County Voter Service has reported that the poll books at all precincts currently do not include the names of voters who are registered with third parties (e.g., Independent, Libertarians, Green) or with no party affiliation.

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.

Committee of Seventy Statement on the Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk

The Committee of Seventy condemns the shooting that claimed the life of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. Our democratic system cannot and must not tolerate violence.

Remarks to the PA House Majority Policy Committee

C70 President & CEO, Lauren Cristella, thanked Chairman Bizzarro and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to discuss how we can all work together to improve civic education and increase civic participation in Pennsylvania.

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.

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’ Hall, the site of the First Continental Congress in 1774, join a growing list of partners that includes the Association of Former Members of Congress, the National Constitution Center, the Heinz History Center, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and The Committee of Seventy.

The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Closed Primary Petition

The Committee of Seventy's statement regarding the recent petition to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court seeking to overturn Pennsylvania’s closed primary system.

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