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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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Ranked Choice Voting

Discuss and practice ranked choice voting with students. (45 minutes)

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Women’s Political Forum: Why Young People Pass on Politics & How to Engage Them

Survey after survey has shown that the younger you are, the less likely you are to vote, let alone run for office.

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The State of Civic Education in Pennsylvania, 2025

Join PA Civics for a virtual event to celebrate innovative educators and hear from policymakers attempting to make Pennsylvania a national leader in civics.

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Committee of Seventy Statement on Continued Vote Count

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Studio C70: Primary Election Day Edition

On Election Day, the Committee of Seventy will once again host “Studio C70,” an interview forum for leading policymakers and civic leaders to share their thoughts about the primary election and issues that are front-of-mind for Pennsylvania voters.

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Statement on Chester County Poll Book Error

Chester County Voter Service has reported that the poll books at all precincts currently do not include the names of voters who are registered with third parties (e.g., Independent, Libertarians, Green) or with no party affiliation.

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Studio C70: Election Day Edition

On Election Day, the Committee of Seventy will once again host “Studio C70,” an interview forum for the city and state’s leading policymakers and civic leaders to share their thoughts about the general election and issues that are front-of-mind for Pennsylvania voters.

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Celebrate Constitution Day and Slay the Gerrymander

Join the Committee of Seventy and the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Government and Community Affairs on September 17th to Celebrate Constitution Day and Slay the Gerrymander.

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How the PA Supreme Court Impacts Every Pennsylvanian

In this first session of Navigating Pennsylvania’s 2025 Judicial Elections, join C70’s Andrew McGinley and Tanisha Bezue as they move beyond the basics to explore SCOPA’s unique role, its recent high-impact cases, and why the Court is often at the center of Pennsylvania’s most consequential debates.

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Lesson 3: Finding Credible News on Social Media

This lesson aims to equip students with skills to identify credible information online, evaluate news sources on social media and beyond, and build a balanced media diet.

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