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EPLC Public Forum - The Future of Education in PA

The Pennsylvania Project for Civic Engagement (PPCE) is sponsoring open dialogues to collect public feedback on what our goals should be for public education as the state considers how to adjust state funding for education.

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Statement from the Committee of Seventy on the Nomination of Emil V. Bove to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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Lunch & Learn: Understanding Judicial Retention with Debbie Gross

What does it mean when a judge is “up for retention”? Why are these elections so important—and so often overlooked? Join the Committee of Seventy for a virtual conversation with Debbie Gross, President and CEO of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, to get answers to these questions and more.

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C70 Statement on Fake Video of Destroyed Ballots in Bucks County

The Committee of Seventy released a statement regarding the recent fake video of mail-in ballots being destroyed in Bucks County.

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C70 Statement on the ICE killing of Renee Good in Minnesota

We mourn the loss of Renee Good, who was fatally shot this week by ICE agents in Minnesota. The Committee of Seventy condemns all forms of political violence, whether committed by governments or individuals.

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Beyond the Supreme Court: How Appellate & Lower Courts Shape Justice

In Part Two of Navigating Pennsylvania’s 2025 Judicial Elections, C70’s Andrew McGinley and Tanisha Bezue will turn the spotlight on Pennsylvania’s appellate and lower courts.

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Committee of Seventy Statement on Election Integrity

Democracy is strongest when participation replaces suspicion and facts replace fear. We applaud the Philadelphia City Commissioners for their leadership and we encourage all Pennsylvanians to get involved in the electoral process and be more engaged in the civic life of their communities.

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2024 Women in Public Leadership Event

The Committee of Seventy’s third annual Women in Public Leadership event took place on May 15, 2024.

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C70 President and CEO Al Schmidt to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

The medal, the second-highest civilian award given by our government, recognizes extraordinary efforts to protect American democracy.

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Seventy welcomes student and educators back to school this week

The Committee of Seventy welcomes back to school this week students and educators across the City and the Commonwealth.

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