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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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Poll Worker Q&A

Please join us for a poll worker question and answer session. We are happy to answer any lingering questions you may have about being a poll worker in Pennsylvania. You only need to sign up for one of these sessions, unless you have additional questions that were not addressed in your first session.

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Poll Worker Q&A Sessions

Please join us for a poll worker question and answer session. We are happy to answer any lingering questions you may have about being a poll worker in Pennsylvania.

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Poll Worker Q&A Sessions

Please join us for a poll worker question and answer session. We are happy to answer any lingering questions you may have about being a poll worker in Pennsylvania.

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Poll Worker Q&A Sessions

Please join us for a poll worker question and answer session. We are happy to answer any lingering questions you may have about being a poll worker in Pennsylvania.

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Por qué los votantes de Filadelfia pueden confiar en el proceso electoral

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President and CEO, David Thornburgh, on Why Every Vote Counts

Seventy works to make sure all voices are heard through our WeVote, CPR, and poll worker recruiting initiatives.

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Press Coverage of People Over Politics Movement

On Monday, November 29th, the Committee of Seventy joined a number of elected officials and good government groups including the League of Women Voters and Common Cause, in calling for reforms to combat corruption in Philadelphia.

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Primary Reform Picks Up Traction Ahead of May 21 Primary

New coalition, editorial boards and legislative leadership call for reform

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Principles, Parties, and Where America Goes From Here with Judy Woodruff

Judy Woodruff is an award winning journalist with a career spanning more than 40 years, currently serving as the anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour

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Principles, Parties, & Where America Goes From Here

A discussion on the future of American and Pennsylvania politics with Michael Smerconish, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Jim Clyburn.

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