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‘A vote is an act of hope’: Philly nonprofit connects with voters using unique approach

Adam Barbanel-Fried believes in the power of personal connections. As director of the nonprofit Changing the Conversation Together for Progress, he focuses on training “deep canvassers.”

His volunteers take a unique approach that research suggests is more effective at getting people to vote. Continue reading …

CTC volunteers connect with voters more personally, and outside the normal election cycle, to increase participation (Photo courtesy of Changing the Conversation Together)

The time the Phillies were admonished by the Pope. No, not THAT Pope …

It was their team’s general manager, Paul Owens, whose nickname ref

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