This vital conversation, under the theme "Technology for the People, by the People," featured insights from U.S. CTO Megan Smith, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, New America President Anne-Marie Slaughter, and Code for Progress Program Director Aliya Rahman. The panel also included Open Technology Institute's Georgia Bullen and was moderated by Alan Davidson.

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator,

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator, and activist from the Bay Area, shares her powerful poem on climate change and climate justice. A UC Santa Cruz graduate, she has performed on stages from Boston’s Cutler Majestic Theatre to the Oakland PRIDE Festival.

Currently, Terisa directs PIER (Pacific Islander Education and Retention) at UCLA. This vital project combats low matriculation rates of Pacific Islander students into higher education by offering tutoring, mentorship, and advising to high school students in Los Angeles.

Her work, rooted in devotion to her Pacific Islander community, empowers youth through spoken word and college access, fostering self-empowerment and sustainable community impact.

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The webinar will review the legislative landscape, detail how CCL will amplify asks to both Democrat and Republican House offices, and outline actions to ensure a price on carbon is included in the reconciliation package.

Take action on a price on carbon in the House: https://cclusa.org/house. Find reconciliation resources on the CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions. View presentation slides: https://cclusa.org/price-carbon-house-slides. Ask questions on CCL Community’s Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/forums.

Senator Whitehouse is advocating for climate change legislation, with a primary goal of implementing a "real Price on Carbon." He believes this measure will significantly reduce carbon emissions

Senator Whitehouse is advocating for climate change legislation, with a primary goal of implementing a "real Price on Carbon." He believes this measure will significantly reduce carbon emissions and position America as a global leader in climate action.

To support this initiative, take action here: https://cclusa.org/senate.

Senator Whitehouse contends that the failure to address climate change stems from a misunderstanding of "the truly manipulative and evil effects of money in politics."

He argues that these

Senator Whitehouse contends that the failure to address climate change stems from a misunderstanding of "the truly manipulative and evil effects of money in politics."

He argues that these effects are currently at play, stating, "You undo Citizens United and we will have a bill in a month."