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Pennsylvania Attorney General Candidate Forum
April 15, 2024 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmVirtual – Register on Ticketleap
On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00pm, the Committee of Seventy, along with Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, the Forum of Executive Women, League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Philadelphia Bar Association, is hosting a bipartisan virtual forum for Pennsylvania attorney general candidates. The conversation will be moderated by Diana Cortes, former Philadelphia City Solicitor and current partner at…
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Civic Learning Week
March 11–15, 2024 4:30 pm – 5:30 pmZoom
Civic Learning Week brings together students, educators, policymakers, and leaders in the public and private sectors to highlight and further energize the movement for civic education across the country. The Committee of Seventy and PA Civics are excited to be part of this national effort to prioritize civic education in order to sustain and strengthen…
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Poll Worker 101
March 1, 2024 9:00 am – 10:00 amhttps://committee-of-seventy.ticketleap.com/poll-worker-101/
The best way to build trust and strengthen democracy is to get involved and become a part of the process. Poll workers are democracy’s essential workers and play an important role in ensuring all of us have the opportunity to make our voices heard by voting. The Committee of Seventy and the League of Women…
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Brett Mandel & Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City’s Struggle against an Epithet
February 27, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMore than a century after Lincoln Steffens labeled Philadelphia as “corrupt and contented,” the city still grapples with shedding this unfortunate characterization. Come join Committee of Seventy for an insightful evening exploring “Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City’s Struggle against an Epithet” by author Brett Mandel. Listen as he and Lauren Vidas discuss themes from…
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Vote That Jawn – Live at Kelly Writers House
February 19, 2024 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmThrough our partnership with Vote That Jawn, C70 is sponsoring a special event on Monday, February 19, at 6:30 PM for a recording of LIVE at the Writers House, a long-standing collaboration of the people of Kelly Writers House and WXPN (88.5 FM). This recording of LIVE at the Writers House will feature the stories, experiences, and thoughts of young…
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Beyond the Ballot: Understanding the Role of Local Elected Officials
February 8, 2024 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmZoom and Facebook Live
On February 8, 2024, from 6pm-7pm, local elected officials from Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties will participate in a virtual panel discussion organized by the Committee of Seventy. The panelists will explore their pathways into public service, their priorities for their time in office, and how residents in the Philadelphia suburbs can get more…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
January 15, 2024 9:30 am – 12:00 pmJoin C70 and other incredible organizations for a day of gratitude at Girard College as part of the 29th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. Our team will be crafting thank-you cards for the city’s dedicated poll workers, but the opportunities to volunteer and spread joy are endless! C70’s Volunteer Activity: Crafting…
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Dannagal Goldthwaite Young | Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation
December 6, 2023 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmParkway Central Library
In conversation with Cherri Gregg, host/news anchor for WHYY radio. Dannagal Goldthwaite Young is the author of Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States. A professor of communication and political science at the University of Delaware and a former Distinguished Research Fellow with the Annenberg Public Policy…
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Protecting Democracy: Charting a Course for the Future of Our Republic
November 9, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmNational Constitution Center
Join the Committee of Seventy for an event celebrating our 119th anniversary, featuring Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele. Tickets start at $1000 and sponsorships are available. For more details, please contact Clarissa F. Griebel. Your response is kindly requested by October 6.
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Vote Early Day: Give Us A Ballot!
October 26, 2023 12:00 pm – 3:00 pmPhiladelphia City Hall
The Committee of Seventy is partnering with the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement, the City Commissioners, and PA Youth Vote for “Give Us A Ballot,” a march for National Vote Early Day. The goal of this march is to help students, especially those of voting age, understand the significance of their vote and take advantage of National Vote Early…