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David Thornburgh Interview with Former Congressperson Jim Gerlach

C70 President and CEO, David Thornburgh, interviews Former Congressperson from Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District, Jim Gerlach, about civic education and engagement.

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David Thornburgh Interviews Philadelphia Republican District Attorney Candidate Charles Peruto

President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, David Thornburgh, discusses some of the issues and problems that have motivated Charles Peruto to run for District Attorney in Philadelphia.

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David Thornburgh's Testimony to the PA State Government Committee

C70 CEO and Chair of the Draw the Lines PA initiative, David Thornburgh, testified on October 20, 2021 before the PA State Government Committee about congressional redistricting.

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David Thornburgh to Step Aside as Committee of Seventy CEO to Assume New Role as Senior Advisor

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Delivering Democracy: Asma Khalid Speaks at Seventy Minutes

Asma Khalid, political correspondent for NPR and cohost of the NPR Politics Podcast, speaks at Seventy Minutes.

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Delivering Democracy: Charlie Dent Speaks at Seventy Minutes

Charlie Dent, Congressman, currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor to DLA Piper, speaks at Seventy Minutes

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Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia

The Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia outlines the actions needed by our next mayor and City Council to ensure a more representative and ethical city government—a more democratic city government responsive to voters, that protects the public interest, and that engages communities on key decisions shaping their future.

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Democracy and Your Bottom Line: Why a Strong Democracy Matters for Business

Join the Committee of Seventy and New Leaders Project for a can't-miss conversation with business leaders and former public servants on the civic responsibility of businesses. The program will be followed by a cocktail reception for guests and panelists to connect.

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Democratic City Controller Candidate Debate on May 9

Democratic City Controller candidates Alan Butkovitz and Rebecca Rhynhart will square off in a debate on Tuesday, May 9, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Industrious Philadelphia.

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District Attorney Candidates’ Forum & Convention: Criminal Justice Reform in Philadelphia on April 25

Young Involved Philadelphia – in partnership with the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, Seventy, and Temple University’s Master of Public Policy Program – is hosting a Candidates’ Forum and Convention on Criminal Justice Reform for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s race.

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