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Killing PGW Deal Cowardly and an Affront to City Taxpayers
PHILADELPHIA – October 27, 2014 – The Committee of Seventy called Philadelphia City Council’s unilateral decision today to kill a proposed $1.86 billion sale of the Philadelphia Gas Works without a public hearing an affront to the taxpayers of Philadelphia.
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Kristen Soltis Anderson and the Future of the Republican Party
Kristen Soltis Anderson is speaker, commentator, pollster and author who is the co-founder of Echelon Insights, an opinion and analytics research firm.
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La Salle University District Attorney Debate on October 19
La Salle University District Attorney Debate on October 19
District Attorney candidates Larry Krasner and Beth Grossman will meet at a debate hosted by La Salle University on October 19 at the new Founders' Hall facility at 723 N. Wister Street.
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Lauren Cristella Named Interim President of the Committee of Seventy
Cristella will retain the title of Chief Operating Officer as the nonpartisan nonprofit’s Transition Committee works to make future recommendations to the board.
issue/Grades 3-5
Learning About Conflict and Compromise
The Day No One Played Together by Donalisa Helsely
news/Letters & Testimony
Legislative Changes Urgently Needed Prior to November 2020 Election
Legislative Changes Urgently Needed Prior to November 2020 Election
issue/Media Literacy
Lesson 1: Election Law and Mail-In Voting
Students learn about state election laws and the debate around mail ballots. (45 minutes)
issue/Political Parties
Lesson 1: Ideology and Party
What issues matter to you? Does a political party align with your views? (45 minutes)
issue/Voting Rights
Lesson 1: Is the right to vote guaranteed?
It's not as simple as you think. (20 minutes)
issue/Planning To Vote
Lesson 1: Make Your Plan to Vote
There are several ways to cast your vote. Students will consider which is the best way for them to do so.
