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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.

On March 26, 2025, Generocity, in partnership with the Committee of Seventy, will host a special newsroom on Civic Education & Advocacy, offering an interactive forum to discuss voting, policy-making, and community engagement.

The Committee of Seventy’s third annual Women in Public Leadership event took place on May 15, 2024.

Open Primaries PA hosting Virtual Advocacy Day to Secure Voting Rights for All Pennsylvanians Ahead of Primary Elections

What is the amendment about? City voters will decide on May 15 whether the so-called Educational Supplement to the Home Rule Charter dealing with the public school system will be amended in various parts. These changes would impact the nomination, appointment and removal process for Board of Education members and create a Parent and Community Advisory Council charged with “consult[ing] on issues pertaining to educational policy and family and community engagement in schools.”

What will the Philadelphia political scene look like in 20 years?

Ever considered running for office? The biggest challenge any candidate faces is raising money. But what if you could launch your campaign with instant momentum, zero startup costs and a network of supporters that can help crowdfund your way to victory?

Candidates in 22 of 26 state House races in Philadelphia coasted to victory with no opponent in the November 4 general election. Uncompetitive elections are a serious problem in Philly, and the city needs candidates.

Join the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Committee of Seventy for a special evening marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. This commemorative program will feature a keynote address by Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars.

Igniting and Enduring: Trailblazers who Spark, Advance, and Protect Women's Rights