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Poll workers are democracy's essential workers! This information session will cover the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or experienced poll worker who wants to brush up on their knowledge. We will be hosting multiple sessions of "So You Want to be a Poll Worker" in the lead-up to the 2023 general election. All the info sessions titled "So You Want to be a Poll Worker" will be identical, so you only need to sign up for ONE session. This is the first part in a three-part series. Please consider also joining us for a Poll Worker Procedure info session and a Poll Worker Q&A Session.

Poll workers are democracy's essential workers! This information session will cover the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or experienced poll worker who wants to brush up on their knowledge. We will be hosting multiple sessions of "So You Want to be a Poll Worker" in the lead-up to the 2023 general election. All the info sessions titled "So You Want to be a Poll Worker" will be identical, so you only need to sign up for ONE session. This is the first part in a three-part series. Please consider also joining us for a Poll Worker Procedure info session and a Poll Worker Q&A Session.

On May 26, 2022, the Committee of Seventy hosted an event celebrating women in public leadership and honoring Judith M. von Seldeneck with its Civic Leadership Award.

Join Fair Districts PA to hear from three members of the California Independent Redistricting Commission, which serves as a reform model for states across the country, including Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2015) - Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams today reminded voters to call the District Attorney’s Election Fraud Task Force if they experience any difficulty casting their ballot. The office’s hotline numbers are 215-686-9641,9643 or 9644. And, while joined by President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy David Thornburgh, he reminded all Philadelphians that they need to vote tomorrow.

November 2, 2021

Written Testimony on Redistricting Reform | House State Government Committee Hearing

Written Testimony on Redistricting Reform | Senate State Government Committee

Testimony submitted to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration

This exercise fits well near the launch of a Can We Talk? unit or initiative. It's a good way for students to get to know each other better while practicing the skills of active listening. It's also a relatively low-stress way for students to begin experiencing dialogue. Also, if you plan on using the lesson plan that digs into active listening, more explicitly teaches the skills and habits involved, this exercise is good preparation for that.