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Lesson 2: The Constitution, Federal Law, and Voting Rights

The right to vote has been won for different groups throughout U.S. history. (45 minutes)

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How To Navigate a BallotEngine Voter Guide

Learn how to build your ballot through BallotEngine Voter Guide

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Written Testimony on Proposal to Eliminate the “Rule of Two” in Civil Service Promotions and Hiring

City Council Committee on Law and Government

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C70's Voter Experience Survey: Generally OK, but some long lines and inappropriate requests for voter ID

NOVEMBER 2016 VOTER EXPERIENCE SURVEY: GENERALLY OK, BUT SOME LONG LINES AND INAPPROPRIATE REQUESTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION

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The Committee of Seventy Led Efforts to Empower Voters and Combat Misinformation in 2024 Election

Between June and November, the Committee of Seventy (Seventy) strengthened its commitment to educating and empowering Philadelphia and Pennsylvania voters. Through partnerships, public programs, multilingual digital and print resources, and accurate, reliable election information, Seventy reached over 350,000 individuals, equipping them with the tools to navigate an intensely scrutinized election with confidence.

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Micah Sims on Absentee Ballots, Early Voting and Voter Registration

Micah Sims works for Common Cause PA, which works to fight against corruption and hold elected officials accountable.

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Broad Based Coalition Calls for City Council to Create a new Department of Elections

To be administered by Election Director appointed by the Mayor with oversight by appointed, bipartisan Philadelphia Board of Elections

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Saving Our Democracy: A Discussion on Political Innovation with Katherine Gehl

Katherine M. Gehl is the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation (IPI), a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 2020 to catalyze modern political change.

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Governor-elect Josh Shapiro nominates C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt as Secretary of the Commonwealth

Governor-elect Josh Shapiro announced his intent to appoint Al Schmidt, President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, as Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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Michael Stiles speaks at Seventy Minutes and about Seventy's Work

Michael Stiles, Chair of the Committee of Seventy Board of Directors, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and city prosecutor, shares why he believes Seventy's work is essential.

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