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Testimony on Proposed Prisons Charter Amendment

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government | Bill Nos. 140014 and 140015; Resolution No. 140035

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The Walk

by Winsome Bingham

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Statement on Misguided Senate Action to Subpoena Voter Records and Personal Information Regarding the 2020 General Election

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Statement on Joint State Government Committee Hearing on Census Data

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Open Primaries PA to Press for Independents’ Right to Vote

New Coalition Supports Opening Pennsylvania’s Primaries

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Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights

by Rob Sanders

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Lesson 1: Ideology and Party

What issues matter to you? Does a political party align with your views? (45 minutes)

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The Committee of Seventy Hosts Fifth Annual Women in Public Leadership Event Celebrating The Fighters on the Frontlines for Women’s Rights

The event honored Kathryn Kolbert and featured a panel discussion with women leaders in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

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Lesson 3: Voting Rights History and Current Legislation

Bills making it easier or harder to vote are still debated today. (45 minutes)

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Open Primaries PA hosting Virtual Advocacy Day to Secure Voting Rights for All Pennsylvanians Ahead of Primary Elections

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