Committee of Seventy President and CEO Lauren Cristella flexing her civic muscle 💪 🗳️

ICYMI: Hansi Lo Wang of NPR moderated a conversation with CEIR's David Becker and Committee of Seventy's Lauren Cristella about #election administration in #Pennsylvania and its implications for the rest of the country. Watch now: buff.ly/3UoU0lA

Over the weekend, C70 President and CEO Lauren Cristella was a featured speaker during the @TEDxDilworthPk Conference. Lauren provided insight into combating apathy around elections and emphasizing that we don’t have to do everything, just the next thing.

FWIW, if Donald Trump were a Pennsylvania resident he'd be permanently barred from running for any state or local public office now for having been convicted of an "infamous crime" -- a category which includes all felonies, as well as misdemeanors relating to dishonesty.

Last month, our President & CEO, Lauren Cristella, was joined by former City Solicitor & current Morgan Lewis partner Diana Cortes for a fireside chat organized by our Buchholz fellows. They covered public service, fighting inequality through law, and community leadership.

If we want young voters to be engaged, we need to lead by example. To that end, our President & CEO Lauren Cristella joined Sacharja Cunningham, Deborah Wei and Lonce Scott in a discussion about how students can stay civically engaged & hold elected officials accountable.

Earlier today, our President and CEO Lauren Cristella, stood with city leaders to condemn the violent attack on former President Trump over the weekend. Thank you to Commissioner Omar Sabir for your leadership in organizing this important event.

Our partners, PA for Modern Courts, are hosting “One Day Law School for Journalists” for members of the media and anyone interested in understanding the legal system better. Learn more and register here: pmconline.org/events/one-day….

Cheers to our fearless leader Lauren Cristella, Nonprofit Leader of the year! Congrats to all the Rad Awards nominees and thanks to The Philadelphia Citizen for a fantastic event honoring amazing Philadelphians. Check out this recap to learn more: ow.ly/yIZc50SGiyr.

Today marks another major turning point in the presidential election and many of us are wondering what happens next. While we wait for additional information in the coming days and weeks, check out this helpful resource from NBC News.

Seeing some disinfo claiming Dems can’t “substitute” for Biden on the ballot in several states. This is 100% false. Biden is not ON the ballot in any state. Dems don’t have a nominee yet. Once they do, after delegates vote, that person will be on the ballot in every state.

This week on AMA Ave, Lauren Cristella, President & CEO of Committee of Seventy asks what offices and candidates are on the ballot this November 5th. Visit bit.ly/3vnsHj8 to view the full list. #PhillyVotes

Be sure to attend the second TED Talks Democracy: Fireside Chat! You can watch the discussion about voting reform at two satellite locations. Thursday, September 19. #visitphilly #TEDDemocracy #thingstodoinphilly vstphl.ly/z3ox9j

Big thanks to Anne Prisco, Ph.D. Dr. Anne Prisco for having me on her podcast today!

This report is incorrect and not supported at all by the facts. Non-citizens are not eligible to vote in Philadelphia. A mail ballot provided by our office can only be counted after the voter verifies their ID, typically with a social security number or driver’s license number.

There is absolutely no truth to this allegation. It is yet another example of disinformation. Voting in Philadelphia has been safe and secure.

This is so fucking shameful it’s hard to even comprehend.

Yet another example of the Sheriff’s Office failing to perform basic functions that would have a positive impact on Philly communities and our city overall. It’s time for meaningful change - Philadelphians deserve better.

We deserve a government worthy of our trust, and that starts at home. Read my op-ed on how to handle the crisis in the Philadelphia Sheriff's office here 👇

Our statement on the shooting incident that took place at the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office earlier this week.