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The Committee of Seventy was established in 1904 to combat corruption in Philadelphia, playing a major role in the adoption of civil service reforms and the passage of the 1919 and 1951 Home Rule Charters. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, Seventy does not endorse candidates or represent any special interests.
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Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights

by Rob Sanders

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Pies from Nowhere

by Dee Romito

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How Companies Can Boost Voter Turnout

David Thornburgh's discussion with Ashley Spillane highlights how corporations can improve voter turnout and civic engagement.

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Suggested pacing and order for Can We Talk? exercises

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Committee of Seventy Receives Major Grants from William Penn and Henry L. Hillman Foundations to Expand Civic Education and Voter Participation Across Pennsylvania

Funding will support civic education across western Pennsylvania, and boost voter participation in Philadelphia, expanding Seventy’s mission statewide.

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Asking Different Kinds of Questions

To introduce students to different kinds of questions they can ask themselves and others – whether in class, with friends and family, or in different conversation settings. And to give them practice in using different kinds of questions.

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Lesson 2: Finding Partisan Information on Candidates

Students explore candidate campaign websites and other sources to investigate policy actions by candidates on issues they care about. (45 minutes)

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Committee of Seventy Releases Philadelphia Resolution 1

New Platform for a Stronger Local Democracy

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Testimony on Nonprofit Exemption for City Contracting

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Testimony on Proposed Charter Amendment to Eliminate Resign to Run for Elected Officials

Philadelphia City Council | Committee on Law and Government

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