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On May 9th, Philly-area Girl Scouts will have a Bridging Ceremony and will be earning their badge in democracy. Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks will attend to talk with scouts about the value of participating in local government.

​SB 300 Voted out of Committee with Bipartisan Support

Join the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Committee of Seventy for a special evening marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. This commemorative program will feature a keynote address by Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars.

Naturalized U.S. citizens have the same voting rights as citizens born in the U.S. Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection, uniting community members and leaders committed to empowering foreign-born voters. Co-sponsored by The Welcoming Center, the Committee of Seventy, and the Museum of the American Revolution, this free event will feature a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Landmark Bill Will Move to the State House for Debate

In this first session of Navigating Pennsylvania’s 2025 Judicial Elections, join C70’s Andrew McGinley and Tanisha Bezue as they move beyond the basics to explore SCOPA’s unique role, its recent high-impact cases, and why the Court is often at the center of Pennsylvania’s most consequential debates.

Help us "Slay the Gerrymander" at a happy hour on Tuesday, October 17th!

C70 President & CEO, Lauren Cristella, thanked Chairman Bizzarro and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to discuss how we can all work together to improve civic education and increase civic participation in Pennsylvania.

Testimony submitted to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration

Why Voters in Philadelphia Can Trust the Election Process