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McReynolds is one of the country’s leading experts on election administration and policy, and co-author of the book “When Women Vote”.

The Committee of Seventy is joining the call made this week by the Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities for the City Controller to conduct a review of city land sales. Reporting by the Inquirer and Daily News confirm the continuation of City Council’s problematic role in land disposition, a longtime concern for Seventy.

Join the Committee of Seventy as we celebrate our 120th anniversary with our signature annual event this fall. This year’s program, titled America at a Crossroads, will feature an illuminating discussion between CNN’s Chris Wallace and 6ABC’s Tamala Edwards.

The Committee of Seventy released the following statement in response to President Trump’s July 16 address, in which he used the declassification of thousands of documents to renew claims about the 2020 election that have already been rejected in courtrooms across the country.

A critical part of ensuring all voices are heard is maintaining the integrity of our elections. Seventy works to fulfill that mission through efforts like Draw the Lines and Open Primaries PA.

Philadelphia’s city budget shapes everything from housing and public safety to education, transit, and neighborhood services. Understanding how it works is key to making your voice heard on the priorities that matter most to you. Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. for a webinar breaking down Mayor Cherelle Parker’s fiscal year2027 Budget Address, which was delivered on March 12. We’ll walk through the major proposals, priorities, and investments outlined in the address and provide context on how the budget process moves forward and how residents can engage in it.

Statement on SB735 and the Current Debate Over Election Policy in Pennsylvania

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.

Philadelphia’s budget impacts everything—from schools and public safety to street repairs and parks—and you have a say in how it’s spent. Join us on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.

The conviction of Councilmember Bobby Henon and Local 98 business manager John Dougherty marks a historic break from business as usual in Philadelphia politics.