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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
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I Have a Dream

The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

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Draw the Lines Project Launch

Draw the Lines PA (DTL) is barnstorming the state this fall to launch its three-year initiative to inform and engage Pennsylvanians around gerrymandering and democratic reform.

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Committee of Seventy Statement on Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

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Philadelphia District Attorney's Election Fraud Task Force Is Prepared For Tomorrow's General Election

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2015) - Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams today reminded voters to call the District Attorney’s Election Fraud Task Force if they experience any difficulty casting their ballot. The office’s hotline numbers are 215-686-9641,9643 or 9644. And, while joined by President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy David Thornburgh, he reminded all Philadelphians that they need to vote tomorrow.

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112th Anniversary Luncheon with John Dickerson

112th Anniversary Luncheon with John Dickerson, best-selling author & host of CBS News’ Face the Nation

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High School Students Choose Helen Gym, New Slate of City Council Members in PA Youth Vote Mock Election

Mock election brought hands-on voting to classrooms, encouraging future civic participation

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Historic Election Reform Approved in Pennsylvania

Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform

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Letter to General Assembly: Urgent Election Code Fixes Needed for Counties and Voters

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Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt to Serve as President & CEO of Committee of Seventy

Today, the Committee of Seventy’s Board of Directors announced that Al Schmidt has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania’s long standing nonpartisan advocate for better government.

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Why Voters in Philadelphia Can Trust the Election Process

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