Oakland is reimagining public safety funding and policing amidst nationwide calls for racial justice. The Defund OPD campaign, launched five years ago by the Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP),

Oakland is reimagining public safety funding and policing amidst nationwide calls for racial justice. The Defund OPD campaign, launched five years ago by the Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP), aims to transform the criminal justice system.

Join a discussion with campaign leaders Cat Brooks and James Burch. Brooks, co-founder of APTP, developed community-based responses to police violence and is executive director of the Justice Teams Network. Burch, policy director for the Justice Teams Network and president of the National Lawyers Guild of the Bay Area, brings legal expertise and personal experience to the movement.

This program, originally scheduled for April 12, 2021, is co-hosted by Michelle Meow, producer and host of "The Michelle Meow Show." Follow her on Twitter: @msmichellemeow.

Join the Center and the Thoreau Society for a special Earth Day event exploring resistance and extinction. We'll discuss how 19th-century naturalist Henry David Thoreau's works relate to today's

Join the Center and the Thoreau Society for a special Earth Day event exploring resistance and extinction. We'll discuss how 19th-century naturalist Henry David Thoreau's works relate to today's fight against the extinction crisis.

Speakers include Thoreau Society President Rochelle Johnson and Executive Director Michael Frederick; Laura Walls, author of *Henry David Thoreau: A Life*; and Center for Biological Diversity Founder Peter Galvin and Senior Scientist Tierra Curry.

The Thoreau Society preserves Thoreau's legacy, advocates for natural world preservation, and inspires a deliberate life.

Amid rising anti-Asian violence, filmmaker and actor Bee Vang, known for *Gran Torino*, will discuss Hollywood's role in perpetuating anti-Asian ideas. A Hmong-American activist, journalist, and

Amid rising anti-Asian violence, filmmaker and actor Bee Vang, known for *Gran Torino*, will discuss Hollywood's role in perpetuating anti-Asian ideas. A Hmong-American activist, journalist, and policy researcher, Vang has also appeared in "Modern Family" and "Comisery."

Vang will join co-hosts Michelle Meow and John Zipperer on "The Michelle Meow Show" at The Commonwealth Club on Thursday, April 22, at 12:00 PM PDT.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has become a powerful, unelected policymaker, profoundly shaping American life through decisions on voting rights, healthcare, and more. A conservative majority ensures its

The U.S. Supreme Court has become a powerful, unelected policymaker, profoundly shaping American life through decisions on voting rights, healthcare, and more. A conservative majority ensures its continued influence.

Ian Millhiser, Vox's Supreme Court correspondent and author of *The Agenda*, will discuss the Court's future. He explores how it could reshape America, undermining democracy by impacting voting rights, the administrative state, church/state separation, and issues like abortion and affirmative action.

Join Millhiser and Melissa Murray for this crucial conversation, Wednesday, April 7, at 12:00 PM PDT. Details: commonwealthclub.org/covid19support. Follow Ian Millhiser on Twitter @imillhiser.

Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina

Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina McCarthy), and 350.org (Tamara Toles O'Laughlin), alongside host Greg Dalton, will discuss aligning political ambitions with climate science and supporting recovery plans that bolster clean energy jobs and strengthen communities.

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Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35 years of service, has dedicated his post-retirement years to social justice and climate action. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Justice from Harvard and a Certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale University. He is currently a climate activist and speaker trained by the Climate Reality Project.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Amidst rising political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national challenges. We need to bridge differences and listen to each other to foster cooperation.

This month,

Amidst rising political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national challenges. We need to bridge differences and listen to each other to foster cooperation.

This month, Rev. Franklin Ruff will address these vital issues. As pastor of First Baptist Church in Stillwell, Kansas, and Red Co-Chair of the Braver Angels Kansas City Alliance, Rev. Ruff is a conservative who advocates for humility and recognizing the humanity in others. He will share insights on finding common ground and building understanding.

Amidst high political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national problems. We welcome Rev. Franklin Ruff, a conservative pastor from First Baptist Church in Stillwell, Kansas,

Amidst high political distrust, finding common ground is crucial for solving national problems. We welcome Rev. Franklin Ruff, a conservative pastor from First Baptist Church in Stillwell, Kansas, and Red Co-Chair of the Braver Angels Kansas City Alliance.

Rev. Ruff, also past president of American Baptist Churches of the Central Region, advocates for humility and recognizing the humanity in others. He will share insights on bridging differences and fostering mutual understanding to address our nation's challenges.

Automakers have a history of obstructing progress on clean vehicles, often through deceptive practices. They are now pressuring President Biden to weaken emissions standards.

These

Automakers have a history of obstructing progress on clean vehicles, often through deceptive practices. They are now pressuring President Biden to weaken emissions standards.

These proposed changes would roll back commitments made over a decade ago. Take action to support stronger environmental protections:

https://biodiv.us/3fwP639

Speakers David Yarnold (National Audubon Society) and Andrea Mackenzie (Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority) discussed the environmental impact of the pandemic, climate change, and racial

Speakers David Yarnold (National Audubon Society) and Andrea Mackenzie (Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority) discussed the environmental impact of the pandemic, climate change, and racial tensions, fostering connection with Vayun Tiwari, 2020 National Audubon Photography Award winner.

Moderated by Sal Pizarro (Mercury News), this event occurred Thursday, March 18, at 3:00 PM PDT, partnering with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Library District, and San Jose Public Library.

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