Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids

Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids re-traumatization. Patrick O'Reilly, Clinical Psychologist, will moderate.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape

Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape her perspective on the future.

This conversation was published by Chicago Ideas West on June 18, 2014. Her latest book is available for purchase on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Human rights activists and business leaders Alex Gladstein and Fadi Elsalameen discussed Bitcoin's significance in the Middle East. Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation

Human rights activists and business leaders Alex Gladstein and Fadi Elsalameen discussed Bitcoin's significance in the Middle East. Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and co-author of "The Little Bitcoin Book," connects dissidents with leaders to promote free societies.

Elsalameen, a critic of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, is known for pro-democracy and anti-corruption work, facing death threats. He is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the American Security Project. Jonathan Curiel moderated this October 18, 2021 event.

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"Free Solo" climber Alex Honnold compares fighting climate change to physical training, emphasizing the need for practice and starting small. He suggests the U.S. Legislature is "under-trained"

"Free Solo" climber Alex Honnold compares fighting climate change to physical training, emphasizing the need for practice and starting small. He suggests the U.S. Legislature is "under-trained" and should begin with initiatives like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Honnold views any effort to reduce carbon emissions as a step in the right direction, endorsing this bill as a crucial first step.

Watch the video to learn more about Honnold's endorsement, share it, and then use our online tool to email your member of Congress, asking them to sponsor this important bill: cclusa.org/write.

On June 25, 2013, President Obama unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for climate change impacts, and lead global efforts against it.

Despite the significance,

On June 25, 2013, President Obama unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for climate change impacts, and lead global efforts against it.

Despite the significance, Bill Moyers and Marty Kaplan highlighted the media's notable lack of coverage. Kaplan famously quipped, "And they just find climate change a snooze." A video clip of Kaplan's quote is available here.

Bret Baier's *To Rescue the Republic* explores Ulysses S. Grant's critical role from the Civil War through Reconstruction and the 1876 electoral crisis. Grant led the Union Army to victory,

Bret Baier's *To Rescue the Republic* explores Ulysses S. Grant's critical role from the Civil War through Reconstruction and the 1876 electoral crisis. Grant led the Union Army to victory, advanced Reconstruction as President, and forged a compromise that saved the nation, albeit at a cost to civil rights.

This program, featuring Bret Baier and moderated by Melissa Caen, was part of The Commonwealth Club's Good Lit series. Founded in 1903, the Club is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosting diverse speakers and over 400 annual events.

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