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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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Can We Talk?

Please join us to strike a blow for the notion that America isn’t doomed to division. Some hard work needs doing, but we can do it. Beginning here, in Philadelphia.

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Can We Talk?: A Statewide Student Dialogue

Can We Talk? is an experience for young people to learn how to develop skills in productive civil dialogue with other students from a range of different backgrounds.

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Can We Talk? Statewide Dialogue

Can We Talk? introduces students to skills that promote civil dialogue across difference. Students, supported by trained moderators, talk about issues that matter to them.

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Candidate Interviews

Host a candidate interview in your classroom. (60 minutes)

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Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA on Redistricting

Committee of Seventy, Rep. Jared Solomon, the Northeast Times and the League of Women Voters-Philadelphia hosted a legislative summit on the topic of election reform featuring experts on some of the most pressing issues facing our democracy.

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Celebrate Constitution Day and Slay the Gerrymander

Join the Committee of Seventy and the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Government and Community Affairs on September 17th to Celebrate Constitution Day and Slay the Gerrymander.

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Celebrating local government with the Girl Scouts

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.

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Central and Girls High students interview Auditor General candidate Nina Ahmad

by PhillyYouthVote and Studio C70

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Chat with Commissioner Lisa Deely

Chat with Lisa Deely, the Chair of the City Commissioner

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Citizen Mouth Off 2016: Poverty, Philadelphia's Greatest Crisis

Established cross-sector moderators will lead discussions with advocates doing real, on-the-ground work fighting poverty. The goal of each conversation is to formulate or refine solutions addressing poverty.

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