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Testimony of David Thornburgh, President & CEO of Committee of Seventy, on the Issue of Congressional Redistricting

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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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C70 Statement on Second Court Directive Regarding the Sheriff's Office

The Committee of Seventy released a statement in response to news of a second court order regarding the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office. This action follows up on their December directive for the Sheriff’s Office to address staffing issues that have caused unsafe conditions in our criminal justice system.

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Committee of Seventy Statement on Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

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Councilmember’s Trial Highlights the Need for Reforms to Ethics Rules and Council Prerogative

The public will have to wait for a final outcome in Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson's trial. In the meantime, there is work to be done to bolster Philadelphians’ trust in City Hall.

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Understanding the City Budget: How Philadelphia Sets Priorities and Spends Your Money

Join us on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:30 PM for the first webinar in our three-part series on the City budget process. We’ll explore the City budget as a tool for civic engagement, equipping residents with the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in the budget process and advocate for their communities.

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UPDATED: C70 Statement on the Attack Against Fmr. Pres. Trump

C70 condemns this violent attack and calls on leaders across all ideologies and sectors to speak out against violence publicly and in no uncertain terms.

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Committee of Seventy Statement on the Current “Resign to Run” Proposal

The Committee of Seventy supports ending Philadelphia’s “Resign to Run” requirement only as part of a broader reform package that includes term limits and stronger safeguards for ethical, transparent government.

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Lesson 1: Who Is Running For Office? Researching the Candidates

While students wait for their mail-in ballot or to vote in-person on Election Day, they can find out what offices and candidates are on their ballot. (45 minutes)

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