Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of

Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of America's socioeconomic collapse and authoritarian shift, advocating for expanded opportunity.

Hill discussed these insights with Ellen Nakashima (The Washington Post) on October 12, 2021. This program is part of the Good Lit series by The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest public affairs forum.

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Join INFORUM on October 20 for Bryant Terry, acclaimed chef and author of *Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora*. He will explore the depth and breadth of Black

Join INFORUM on October 20 for Bryant Terry, acclaimed chef and author of *Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora*. He will explore the depth and breadth of Black foodways, celebrating its diverse creations and creators.

Also, mark November 19 at 6 pm for the Commonwealth Club’s Virtual Gala, honoring women's leadership in science and medicine. The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

Learn more about these events, explore upcoming programs, become a member, or watch/listen to content at commonwealthclub.org. For the gala, visit commonwealthclub.org/2021gala or text Club2021 to 41444.

Dr. Danny Richter, VP of Government Affairs, suggests taking action if current headlines are causing distress. While lemon rosemary sea salt bread or an antacid might offer temporary relief, your

Dr. Danny Richter, VP of Government Affairs, suggests taking action if current headlines are causing distress. While lemon rosemary sea salt bread or an antacid might offer temporary relief, your most effective option is to act today.

Write President Joe Biden directly via this link: https://cclusa.org/white-house. After sending your email, explore additional actions to make an impact here: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions.

Xinyi, a Senior 3 student at Nanjing Foreign Language School, is a highly accomplished public speaker. She is the national champion of both the 18th China Daily "21st Century Cup" National English

Xinyi, a Senior 3 student at Nanjing Foreign Language School, is a highly accomplished public speaker. She is the national champion of both the 18th China Daily "21st Century Cup" National English Speech Contest (high school category) and the 2020 "Star of Hope and OUTLOOK SUPERSTARS." Xinyi firmly believes that speaking is essential to discovering a language's true beauty.

Beyond her own success, Xinyi selflessly mentors young speakers at NFLS, constantly refining her tutoring approach. She presides over the school's English Speech Club and excels in both American and Chinese debate. Xinyi is also an experienced host, having led events like the New Year's Eve Light Party and the Foreign Language Festival.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event using the TED conference format. Learn more at TEDx.

Keyi, Head of Voiz Sustainable Development China, delivered a TEDx talk addressing contemporary environmental issues. She introduced concepts like circular economy and "greenwash," sharing her

Keyi, Head of Voiz Sustainable Development China, delivered a TEDx talk addressing contemporary environmental issues. She introduced concepts like circular economy and "greenwash," sharing her insights on sustainable development and inspiring audience participation in a greener future.

A Land Economy student at Cambridge, Keyi also serves as Vice President of the Cambridge Consulting Society and founded two other university societies. Her diverse background spans economics, environment, finance, and law. Notably, she secured a competitive Bank of England internship in her freshman year.

This talk was independently organized as part of a local TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.