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Seventy's Statement on the Supreme Court's Redistricting Case Dismissal

The Committee of Seventy is gratified that the federal judiciary has let stand the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling tossing out the state’s 2011 congressional map.

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Gerry Sweeney on the Importance of Seventy's Mission

Gerry Sweeney, President and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust.

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Behind the Ballot - Fireside Chat: PA Supreme Court Retention Elections

Join us for Behind the Ballot Fireside Chat: PA Supreme Court Retention Elections, a nonpartisan public forum designed to help Pennsylvanians better understand the upcoming judicial retention elections. Presented by the Committee of Seventy and Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, this free, in-person event will take place at Central High School in Philadelphia and will also be livestreamed statewide.

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Written Testimony on Preparing Philadelphia for the November 2020 Election

Preparing Philadelphia for the November 2020 Election | City Council Legislative Oversight Committee

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Massive Polling Place Consolidation Announced For the June 2 Primary

Seventy urges voters to vote by mail, advises those going to the polls to expect long lines

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Understanding the State Budget: How Decisions are Made in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania’s state budget impacts everything, from public education and transportation to tax credits and social services, and you have a say in how it’s spent. Join us on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.

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The Committee of Seventy Releases Statement on SEPTA Budget Crisis

The Committee of Seventy's statement in response to news of a SEPTA budget crisis that would result in severe service reductions and fare hikes.

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Seventy's Statement on the PA Supreme Court's Remedial Map

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling tossing out the state’s 2011 congressional map was a welcome statement that gerrymandering can become so blatantly partisan and excessive that it violates the state Constitution.

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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 the Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk

The Committee of Seventy condemns the shooting that claimed the life of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. Our democratic system cannot and must not tolerate violence.

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