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Did you know judges are elected in Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission (JEC) evaluates the qualifications of candidates to appellate courts in Pennsylvania to help voters make an informed decision at the ballot box. Candidates can earn a rating of "highly recommended," "recommended," or "not recommended" based on the JEC's evaluation. Join us to learn more about the Judicial Rating Process!

by Meish Goldish

E Pluribus Unum?: Can we still be 'out of many, one.'

As the pandemic rages on, we must continue to stay civically engaged. Our panel includes representatives from the Committee of Seventy, KYW News, Philly Counts 2020, and more.

Chris Satullo, former Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and Director of News and Civic Engagement at WHYY, now Civic Engagement Consultant for the Committee of Seventy, led a conversation with national print, electronic, digital journalists covering the 2016 race.

Chris Satullo is a civic engagement consultant working in Philadelphia.

The Committee of Seventy is activating three polling sites across Philadelphia to engage voters, foster civic pride, and celebrate democracy through art, food, music, community engagement, and nonpartisan outreach on Election Day.

by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan

Join the Committee of Seventy and the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Government and Community Affairs on September 17th to Celebrate Constitution Day and Slay the Gerrymander.

Draw the Lines PA | Citizen Engagement in the Redistricting Process | Written Testimony for the PA Redistricting Reform Commission