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Amplifying Youth Voice to Hold Leaders Accountable

Oct. 16, 2024 7:00 am

Amplifying Youth Voice to Hold Leaders Accountable

Generocity, in partnership with NOMO (New Options, More Opportunities) Foundation and Philly BOLT (Building Our Lives Together), held its Youth Forum, part of the Every Voice, Every Vote, at the NOMO North on Broad street last week. While there were some partners on site for the event, the panelists and the vast majority of the […]
Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for

Sep. 4, 2024 8:00 am

Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for

In the 2020 election, 18- to 29-year-olds proved to be a strong force. According to a May 2023 NPR article, they made up about 1 in 6 voters and boosted President Biden to a decisive victory by more than 20 points, exit polls show.    Four years later, the 18-to 29-year-old age group is showing […]
Community-Centered Innovation for a Well City method

Feb. 15, 2023 7:02 am

Community-Centered Innovation for a Well City

How three organizations are partnering to give community members the power to impact health and wellness.
Come January, David Thornburgh won’t be CEO of Committee of Seventy. But he’ll still be working for better government people

Aug. 6, 2021 3:37 pm

Come January, David Thornburgh won’t be CEO of Committee of Seventy. But he’ll still be working for better government

Moving into the role of senior advisor at the nonpartisan organization, Thornburgh plans to focus his efforts on fair redistricting and open primaries for Independent voters.
Rebuilding trust in civic institutions starts with human connection purpose

May 17, 2021 10:28 am

Rebuilding trust in civic institutions starts with human connection

The power of audio is that it can build bridges between people and prompt collective action, says guest columnist Sarah Harris.
Election 2020 isn’t over yet. Here’s a timeline to get you through the remaining electoral cycle purpose

Nov. 12, 2020 8:00 am

Election 2020 isn’t over yet. Here’s a timeline to get you through the remaining electoral cycle

There are dates in the normal electoral process leading to the January 20 swearing-in of a president and vice president that are important to note.
It ain’t over til it’s over purpose

Nov. 4, 2020 7:56 am

It ain’t over til it’s over

For nonprofit leaders, the still-to-be-determined outcome of the election doesn't change the need to work for justice, access and equity.
Voting while blind purpose

Nov. 3, 2020 7:53 pm

Voting while blind

Mail-in ballots were not available in either braille or in large print. And the accessible remote ballot PA made available instead isn't actually fully accessible. Why should the the blind and visually impaired still have to fight for their right to vote?
It’s Election Day! Here are your 17 agenda items for today purpose

Nov. 3, 2020 6:00 am

It’s Election Day! Here are your 17 agenda items for today

How about something light and fluffy (and yet informative) on the day of what may well be the most important election of our lifetimes?
POWER Interfaith hopes to bring 100,000 voters to the polls — including young Black men disaffected by the system purpose

Oct. 30, 2020 9:01 am

POWER Interfaith hopes to bring 100,000 voters to the polls — including young Black men disaffected by the system

Bishop Dwayne Royster and other members of the organization talk about voter engagement and suppression, ballot initiatives 1 and 3, and their efforts to make sure people vote this Tuesday — and beyond.