Heather McGhee, former president and trustee emeritus of Demos, champions deep democracy as the solution to inequality and climate change. She argues that America's evolving population can meet

Heather McGhee, former president and trustee emeritus of Demos, champions deep democracy as the solution to inequality and climate change. She argues that America's evolving population can meet these challenges, fostering an equal say and economic opportunity for all.

A national thought leader, McGhee notably helped shape key provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HLMe22HCu8

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Physicist Helen Czerski discusses her book, *Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes our World*. This deep dive explores the ocean's engine, revealing its profound influence on life, weather, and human

Physicist Helen Czerski discusses her book, *Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes our World*. This deep dive explores the ocean's engine, revealing its profound influence on life, weather, and human history. It's a spectacular story of Earth's dynamic ocean.

Czerski, an Associate Professor at UCL, studies ocean bubbles and is a renowned science communicator. She presents BBC TV documentaries, hosts the Ocean Matters podcast, and writes for the Wall Street Journal. Her other works include *Storm in a Teacup* and *Bubbles*. Matt Bongiovi moderates the discussion.

Get the book: https://goo.gle/3LuCPLP. Learn more about Helen: https://www.helenczerski.net/.

Business support for climate action can significantly influence Congress. Join CCL volunteers Steffi Rausch and Alex Amonette to learn how to build relationships with businesses and chambers of

Business support for climate action can significantly influence Congress. Join CCL volunteers Steffi Rausch and Alex Amonette to learn how to build relationships with businesses and chambers of commerce, secure endorsements, and advance advocacy efforts.

Steffi, an Asheville CCL lead and co-lead of national campaigns, has secured over 100 endorsements. Alex, a long-time CCL volunteer and Chamber of Commerce member, offers practical business engagement insights. Kyle Kammien, CCL Senior Business Relations Representative, builds crucial business coalitions supporting CCL's policy goals. His full bio is available here.

Recent corporate scandals have intensified scrutiny on governance. Renowned global economist and author Dambisa Moyo argues for more transparent, knowledgeable, diverse, and deeply involved boards

Recent corporate scandals have intensified scrutiny on governance. Renowned global economist and author Dambisa Moyo argues for more transparent, knowledgeable, diverse, and deeply involved boards to improve corporate ethics and benefit employees, shareholders, and society.

Join Dr. Moyo on **Wednesday, May 12, at 3:00 PM PDT** as she shares insights on these crucial steps. She will be in conversation with Jonathan Rosenberg, former Senior Vice President at Google and Manager Adviser at Alphabet.

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The left is losing support from low-skill, low-paid workers, who form 45% of Britain's labor market. The 2019 election highlighted this fracture, with Labour losing traditional strongholds while

The left is losing support from low-skill, low-paid workers, who form 45% of Britain's labor market. The 2019 election highlighted this fracture, with Labour losing traditional strongholds while gaining in cities.

Can transforming work help reconnect the left with these communities? Jon Cruddas and Molly Kinder will explore making work fulfilling, respected, and well-rewarded. Interventions like national colleges for skilled work and worker councils could restore dignity and rebalance employer-employee relationships.

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