The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House. This comes as President Biden recently highlighted that climate action can drive job creation and economic

The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House. This comes as President Biden recently highlighted that climate action can drive job creation and economic growth. There's unprecedented momentum in D.C. for carbon pricing legislation.

Help capitalize on this opportunity by asking your Representative to cosponsor the Act. Use our quick and easy email template to contact them: https://www.cclusa.org/write

The 2020 pandemic has underscored the critical need for local economic developers to adapt and guide communities through recovery. As the global economy struggles, their ability to innovate and

The 2020 pandemic has underscored the critical need for local economic developers to adapt and guide communities through recovery. As the global economy struggles, their ability to innovate and lead is more vital than ever in navigating new business landscapes.

Jon Maynard, President and CEO of the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation (EDF) in Mississippi, offers a timely approach. He advocates for creating economic development by supporting local ecosystems rather than subsidizing large industrial locations, aiming to raise per capita income. This perspective was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes

Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes there are strong reasons for optimism.

Milne highlights the UN Decade for Ecological Restoration (2021-2030) and the potential restoration of Lake Pedder. Flooded in 1972, this pristine alpine lake is now a prime candidate for ecological restoration—a beacon of hope and a future success story.

A former leader of the Australian Green Party and IUCN Vice President, Christine co-convenes the Lake Pedder Restoration Committee and holds numerous other environmental roles. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

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.

For more information, support, and events from The Commonwealth Club, visit: commonwealthclub.org/covid19support, youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub, commonwealthclub.org/events, commonwealthclub.org/membership, support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298, commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen, facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub, instagram.com/cwclub, twitter.com/cwclub.

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.

For more information, including upcoming events, membership, and past programs, visit the [Commonwealth Club](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/). You can also [Donate](https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298) to support their work, [subscribe to their YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub), or follow them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/).

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.