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Open Primaries PA Launches Statewide Digital Campaign

Outreach to target more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians shut out of the June 2 primary

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Statement on Philadelphia Voting System Controversy

Philadelphia, PA – With City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s investigation of Philadelphia’s selection process for new voting systems complete, the controversy wrapped around the chosen system seems primed to continue, as does the leadership vacuum that has persisted throughout.

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Lesson 1: Ideology and Party

What issues matter to you? Does a political party align with your views? (45 minutes)

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Philly Youth Vote Interviews Tianna Kalogerakis

Students from Central HS and Girls HS in Philly interview Tianna Kalogerakis, Past President of the Barristers Association of Philadelphia, about the Bar Association’s judicial ratings and why they are an important resource for voters ahead of Primary Election Day on May 18th.

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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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Buchholz Fellow Adam Robinson Interview Delaware Co. Controller Joanne Phillips

Adam Robinson is the Corporate Partnerships Officer for the Museum of the American Revolution, where he leads the Museum’s relationships with dozens of supportive companies and manages its Corporate Advisory Council. Joanne Phillips is the County Controller of Delaware Co., where she oversees the County's funds.

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Testimony on Philadelphia Tax Policy

by David Thornburgh, President and CEO, Committee of Seventy | Philadelphia City Council, Committee on Legislative Oversight

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How to Be an Active Listener

To introduce the students to the idea and component steps of active listening and give them practice applying those skills.

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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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Seventy's Statement on Governor Wolf's Citizens First Ethics Plan

Governor Wolf’s statement of support for sweeping ethics and campaign finance reform is welcomed. If advanced, this move at long last could finally bring Pennsylvania’s transparency and accountability laws in line with other states.

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