Upcoming Events
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Philadelphia Documenters Relaunch
August 26, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmPhiladelphia Ethical Society
Public meetings shape our schools, our streets, and the Philadelphia city budget. But right now, most of these meetings go completely unrecorded. The Philadelphia Documenters program is changing that. We train and pay everyday residents to attend public sessions, take accurate notes, and publish them so everyone knows what’s happening behind closed doors. Built on City Bureau’s…
Recent Events
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The Promise of Democracy Summit: 250 Years and the Path Ahead
July 15–16, 2026 12:00 am – 11:59 pmPhiladelphia, PA
Thank you to those who attended the Summit. Panel videos can be seen below. In 2026, Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, will mark a pivotal milestone—the 250th anniversary of the United States. This momentous occasion calls for a reflection on the nation’s democratic journey, from the ideals of equality and liberty embedded in the…
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Women in Public Leadership 2026
June 3, 2026 8:30 am – 10:30 amIgniting and Enduring: Trailblazers who Spark, Advance, and Protect Women’s Rights Join us for a morning of powerful conversation at the Committee of Seventy’s 5th annual Women in Public Leadership event, bringing together some of the region’s most dynamic voices on the front lines of women’s rights. This year’s panel will explore women’s leadership as…
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The Declaration on Trial
April 21, 2026 10:00 am – 11:30 amParkway Central Branch, Free Library of Philadelphia
The Declaration of Independence helped launch a nation grounded in powerful ideals: equality, liberty, and self-government. At the same time, it reflected contradictions and exclusions that continue to shape American democracy today. Was the Declaration justified when it was written? And how should we understand it now? Join the Committee of Seventy, in partnership with…