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C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

The medal, the second-highest civilian award given by our government, recognizes extraordinary efforts to protect American democracy.

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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on SEPTA Budget Crisis

The Committee of Seventy's statement in response to news of a SEPTA budget crisis that would result in severe service reductions and fare hikes.

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The Declaration on Trial

Join the Committee of Seventy, in partnership with The Free Library Foundation, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for The Declaration on Trial, a live, courtroom-style civic education program marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Framed as a moderated debate, the program places history “on trial,” with students serving as the jury.

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I Am Somebody

by Nyasha Williams

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Committee of Seventy Statement on House Bill 1396

The Committee of Seventy’s statement on House Bill 1396, an omnibus election code modernization bill.

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Killing PGW Deal Cowardly and an Affront to City Taxpayers

PHILADELPHIA – October 27, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy called Philadelphia City Council’s unilateral decision today to kill a proposed $1.86 billion sale of the Philadelphia Gas Works without a public hearing an affront to the taxpayers of Philadelphia.

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Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on Developments in Presidential Election Process

President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, Lauren Cristella, released a statement regarding recent developments in the presidential election process.

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SEVENTY LAUNCHES NEW 1-855-SEVENTY HOTLINE

Will Offer Year-Round Customer Service on Elections and Voting

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Letter to House Judiciary Committee: Oppose Judicial Districts (HB 38)

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Committee of Seventy Statement on HR 1100

House State Government Committee

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