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2016 Apps for Philly Democracy Hackathon

Seventy's partnering with the City of Philadelphia on Code for Philly's second annual Apps for Philly Democracy Hackathon, March 18-20.

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2016 Election Returns Watch Party at City Diner

City Diner is the place to be after the polls close on Nov. 8th!

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A Message from CEO David Thornburgh on the Challenges of the Times

by David Thornburgh President and CEO Committee of Seventy

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All Voters Vote in HD 190 Special Election

But independents to be shut out of April presidential primary

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American Experiments on July 25

The best ideas from America's civic tech and political reform communities to help reinvigorate democracy in the US were showcased in American Experiments on July 25.

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BallotReady and Committee of Seventy to Pilot New Voter Tool for Philadelphia Elections in 2017

BallotReady’s New CivicEngine helps prepare voters for Election Day

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Bipartisan Open Primaries Legislation Introduced

BIPARTISAN OPEN PRIMARIES LEGISLATION INTRODUCED Proposal would allow 900,000 independent voters to vote on candidates in taxpayer-funded primary elections

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Blue Ribbon Commission on Election Security Issues Final Report

Report urges voter-marked paper-ballot systems for 2020 elections

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Bodine HS Students Interview State Rep. Mary Louise Isaacson

Students from Mr. de Arana's Social Science class interviewed Rep. Isaacson about school funding and other public policy issues.

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Born to Run: A Beginner's Guide to Running for Office

Ever wonder how lesser-known candidates fund their campaigns? Wondering what being in office is really like? Or just wondering how to get your own campaign up and running?

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