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Open Primaries Legislation Approved by the Pennsylvania Senate

Landmark Bill Will Move to the State House for Debate

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The Committee of Seventy Encourages People Not to Skip Thanksgiving Over the Election

The Committee of Seventy’s President and CEO, Lauren Cristella, provides tips and advice for people concerned about potentially contentious political discussions during the holiday season.

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Election Day Wrap-up and Looking Forward to Future Elections

November 8, 2021

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Open Primaries Legislation Advances in the Senate

SB 300 Voted out of Committee with Bipartisan Support

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2023 Women in Public Leadership Event

Please join the Committee of Seventy for the second annual Women in Public Leadership Event. The event will feature a timely and important conversation on the media's vital role in a democracy. C70 will also honor renowned civic leader, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition, for her tireless work advancing social and economic justice, promoting voter engagement, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. The event is also an opportunity to connect with leaders across the private, public and nonprofit sectors, and also create opportunities for emerging women leaders.

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Seventy, Philadelphia 3.0, 5th Square and Philly Set Go submit records request for information about City Commissioner Clark

PHILADELPHIA- Four civic leadership organizations committed to fair elections and good governance filed requests for information about City Commissioner Anthony Clark on Tuesday.

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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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Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen

by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan

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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on DOJ Requests for Voter Data and President Trump’s Comments on Mail-In Voting

The Committee of Seventy's statement in response to recent requests by the Department of Justice for voter registration data and comments by President Trump about mail-in and machine voting.

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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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