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Members-Only Election Briefing

Join us virtually for an exclusive C70 member briefing ahead of the May 20 primary election.

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Women in Nonprofit Leadership Conference

Interested in inspiring action and unleashing leaders? Join aspiring leaders, activists, and philanthropists at the 2018 Women in Nonprofit Leadership Conference to learn more.

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Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor's Forum

Judicial retirement will be discussed at a special Chancellor's Forum of the Philadelphia Bar Association on March 24, 4 to 6:30 pm.

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Can We Talk? Statewide Dialogue

Pennsylvania high schoolers from different communities across the Commonwealth will come together for a moderated discussion on prompts, drawn from topics suggested by students, covering a range of political and cultural issues.

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Serve as a poll worker

Poll workers are crucial to Election Day. Many counties accept 17-year-olds to work the polls, and get paid for doing so. (10 minutes)

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Committee of Seventy Launches WeVote to Promote Culture of Voting

Committee of Seventy Launches WeVote to Promote Culture of Voting and Encourage Vote-by-Mail in 2020 in the Commonwealth of PA

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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.

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2025 Women in Public Leadership Event

Please join the Committee of Seventy for our fourth annual Women in Public Leadership Event. This event celebrates women leading at all levels, recognizing their achievements and challenges while creating a space for connection, collaboration, and shared learning.

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Broad Based Coalition Calls for City Council to Create a new Department of Elections

To be administered by Election Director appointed by the Mayor with oversight by appointed, bipartisan Philadelphia Board of Elections

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Committee of Seventy Launches Podcast Hosted by Chris Satullo

Titled 20 by Seventy, the monthly digital product will advance Seventy’s mission to make Philadelphia a more efficient, effective, and ethical city

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