Do polls energize supporters for the underdog? Lull the frontrunner’s fans into complacency?
Franklin and Marshall’s renowned pollster G. Terry Madonna discussed how polls influence voting behavior just one week before the November 4 election
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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 […]
August 26, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Philadelphia Ethical Society
The Promise of Democracy Summit: 250 Years and the Path Ahead
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 […]
July 15–16, 2026
12:00 am – 11:59 pm
Philadelphia, PA
Women in Public Leadership 2026
Igniting 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 […]
June 3, 2026
8:30 am – 10:30 am