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09/23/2026

What does it mean to be a Philadelphia Documenter? 🎥
We sat down with three Documenters to hear why they got involved, what they’ve learned, and why showing up to public meetings matters.

Watch the full interviews on our YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/366jwpju

And while you’re there, help KEEP DOCUMENTERS ON DUTY!

Most Philly residents can’t make it to the meetings where city officials make decisions that impact our daily lives. Documenters show up, document what happens, and bring that information back to our communities: who was there, what was discussed, what decisions were made, and what happens next.

Power this work forward. Through Friday, September 25, NewsMatch and City Bureau will match every gift dollar for dollar, up to $5,000.

Support a more informed, accountable Philly. Keep Documenters on duty.

Give today and share this post: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/documenters

What does it mean to move the conversation forward?At the Committee of Seventy, we believe democracy requires engaging w...
09/22/2026

What does it mean to move the conversation forward?

At the Committee of Seventy, we believe democracy requires engaging with a range of perspectives. Creating space for those perspectives allows us to ask better questions, challenge our thinking and better understand the issues shaping our communities.

That’s what we’re bringing to our 122nd Anniversary Celebration, This American Moment: A Conversation with Mike Pence.

Former Vice President Mike Pence will join 6abc anchor Tamala Edwards for a conversation about what conservatism means today, the 2026 midterm elections and what’s next for America in this historic 250th year. The conversation will draw on Pence’s new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, and include audience Q&A.

Join us for the conversation.

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available here: https://tinyurl.com/bdef586s

As local agencies meet this fall to implement the FY27 budget, are city officials holding true to their commitments? Phi...
09/21/2026

As local agencies meet this fall to implement the FY27 budget, are city officials holding true to their commitments? Philadelphia Documenters went back to the tape! 🏛️✏️🏠

Our retrospective notes from spring 2026 budget hearings highlight key questions, official responses, and policy priorities—giving us the context we need to hold leaders accountable.

👉 Read full notes via the link here: https://tinyurl.com/5xvxbu29

💬 Your neighbors are holding Philly government accountable. Help them by giving to Philadelphia Documenters today. Double your impact: All donations matched up to $5,000 this week! Give now at seventy.org/take-action/philadelphia-documenters

📝 Housing Notes by Judy Ha
📝 Education notes by Ajourdi Hargrove

We are so excited to announce and invite you to Committee of Seventy's 122nd Anniversary Event!Join us for a conversatio...
09/18/2026

We are so excited to announce and invite you to Committee of Seventy's 122nd Anniversary Event!

Join us for a conversation with Mike Pence. Former Vice President Pence will discuss what conservatism means today, reflect on the 2026 midterm elections and what’s next for America during this historic 250th year.

The conversation will draw on Pence’s new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience.

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
📍 The National Constitution Center | 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
⏰ 5:30 PM | Doors Open
🎤 6–8 PM | Program & Reception

Tickets and sponsorship info available here: https://tinyurl.com/4kwynyds

09/16/2026

Philly, local government works better when we're in the room.

Philadelphia Documenters is a program that pays you to go to city meetings, take notes on what happens, and publish your reporting — so all of us can stay informed about the decisions happening in our city.

Now at Committee of Seventy. 👀

Anyone can become a Philadelphia Documenter! Learn more here:
https://tinyurl.com/2mc66brr

SUPREME COURT RULING PROTECTS MAIL IN VOTING In a 7-2 decision Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump Administ...
09/15/2026

SUPREME COURT RULING PROTECTS MAIL IN VOTING

In a 7-2 decision Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump Administration’s plan to enact new U.S. Postal Service rules that would have required states to redesign ballot envelopes and submit voter lists for USPS verification before mail ballots could be sent out this fall, making it difficult for Americans to cast ballots by mail.

The Court didn't rule on whether the policy is legal long-term. It found there simply wasn't enough time for states and counties to implement it before the November midterms. Justice Kavanaugh, concurring, noted the rule might be within USPS authority but was "arbitrary and capricious" to apply this close to Election Day.

For Philadelphia and Pennsylvania voters, this means there are no new hurdles to mail voting for the 2026 midterms. If you plan to vote by mail, the process you know is the process you'll use. You can apply for a mail-in ballot now at vote.pa.gov.

The Committee of Seventy will keep monitoring and will keep you informed.

It's that time of the year: National Voter Registration Day. 🗳️Be sure to do all of the following with one go using our ...
09/15/2026

It's that time of the year: National Voter Registration Day. 🗳️

Be sure to do all of the following with one go using our interactive voter guide ✨

• Register to vote
• Check your voter registration status
• Build your ballot

🔗 Right on seventy.org.

09/09/2026

Yes, this happened*. 👀 And yes, we just launched a brand-new website! 🎉

Big thanks to The Devotion for helping us give our site a major upgrade.

You’ll still find the civic information and resources you need to stay informed and take the next step toward getting involved, now in a more streamlined, easier-to-navigate space.

🔗 Go check it out: seventy.org

*This video is a reenactment of a real encounter, starring C70 staff in all roles. 😄

The rights so many of us take for granted today, like the 8-hour workday, the weekend, and protections against child lab...
09/07/2026

The rights so many of us take for granted today, like the 8-hour workday, the weekend, and protections against child labor, didn’t happen by accident.

They were won by generations of workers and unions who organized, marched, and fought for a fairer workplace.

That same spirit of collective action is the backbone of a healthy democracy. Today we’re proud to shout out our board member, Danny Bauder and our WeVote partners at the AFL-CIO, whose work connecting Pennsylvanians to their vote reflects the same tradition of people coming together to build a better commonwealth.

Happy Labor Day from the Committee of Seventy!

The application for our 2027 Buchholz Fellowship is now open! Learn more about the program and apply here: https://seven...
09/01/2026

The application for our 2027 Buchholz Fellowship is now open! Learn more about the program and apply here: https://seventy.org/about-us/buchholz-fellows/

C70's Buchholz Fellows are emerging young leaders (recommended age is 25-35ish) working in the private or nonprofit sector. Fellows spend a year learning and being mentored by members of our board and earning hands-on experience through our work to strengthen democracy.

Deadline is December 1, 2026.

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