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The Committee of Seventy to Host Community Events at Philadelphia Polling Sites to Engage Voters and Celebrate Democracy
On Election Day, November 5, 2024, the Committee of Seventy, OnePhillyConnect, and additional partners will host events at three high-traffic Philadelphia polling locations to promote civic pride and voter engagement. Activities will include interactive art installations, music, food and giveaways, aiming to create an environment that celebrates the democratic process.
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The Computer Decoder
by Andi Diehn
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The Day the Crayons Quit
by Drew Daywalt
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The Declaration on Trial
Join the Committee of Seventy, in partnership with The Free Library Foundation, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for The Declaration on Trial, a live, courtroom-style civic education program marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Framed as a moderated debate, the program places history “on trial,” with students serving as the jury.
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The Five Whys
To give students a helpful tool to identify the root problem beneath some frustration, dysfunction or obstacle that is bothering them, whether at an individual, family, social, community or societal level. And to share this wisdom: If you're working with a faulty grasp of the real problem, you're likely going to come up with faulty solutions.
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The Friend's Dilemma
To spark a conversation among students about the pros and cons of the community where they live, one which will reveal how people can view the same set of facts in multiple ways. To help them see that exploring multiple perspectives on a situation is a great way to gain insights and develop solutions.
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The Garden on Green Street
by Meish Goldish
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The Kitchen Table Question
This exercise can help participants make an important discovery: that "their" key issues are not the only ones worth caring about, and that other people may frame a shared issue in a way very different from their own.
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The Last Word with the Committee of Seventy
C70 is hosting a forum for mayoral candidates that gives voters a chance to zoom out and focus on the big issues.
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The Latino Vote Town Hall
AL DÍA will be hosting insiders from within the Latino community to discuss the increasingly important Latino vote.
