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First Public Poll Finds a Statistical Tie in Philadelphia’s 2023 Mayoral Race

With a plurality of voters — 20% — still undecided, the election’s results are far from predetermined.

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C70 Testimony on Philadelphia City Council Redistricting - Bill No. 220003

C70 Policy Director Patrick Christmas provides testimony regarding City Council's proposed map.

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Asking Different Kinds of Questions

To introduce students to different kinds of questions they can ask themselves and others – whether in class, with friends and family, or in different conversation settings. And to give them practice in using different kinds of questions.

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Civic Engagement Launchpad

Join Code for Philly for #CELaunchpad: a month-long, project-launching event focused on civic engagement with local government and democratic systems.

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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.

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115th Anniversary Luncheon

Celebrating the 15th & 19th Amendments: Race, Gender and the Vote in 2020 with Akhil Reed Amar and Sherrilyn Ifill

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Generocity Community Newsroom: Civic Education & Advocacy

On March 26, 2025, Generocity, in partnership with the Committee of Seventy, will host a special newsroom on Civic Education & Advocacy, offering an interactive forum to discuss voting, policy-making, and community engagement.

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Dannagal Goldthwaite Young | Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation

In conversation with Cherri Gregg, host/news anchor for WHYY radio.

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Seventy's Statement on Governor Wolf's Citizens First Ethics Plan

Governor Wolf’s statement of support for sweeping ethics and campaign finance reform is welcomed. If advanced, this move at long last could finally bring Pennsylvania’s transparency and accountability laws in line with other states.

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Women in Public Leadership Event

On May 26, 2022, the Committee of Seventy hosted an event celebrating women in public leadership and honoring Judith M. von Seldeneck with its Civic Leadership Award.

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