The economic opportunities available to citizens in rural America have become an issue of increasing national interest and focus. Since the 2016 presidential election, policymakers and politicians

The economic opportunities available to citizens in rural America have become an issue of increasing national interest and focus. Since the 2016 presidential election, policymakers and politicians from across the political spectrum have tried to understand the unique economic and workforce needs of rural communities and workers at this critical time in American history. Throughout the pandemic, many rural areas have seen an influx of urban residents in search of cheaper real estate and new ways of remote working. Recent federal legislation to address the economic fallout from the pandemic has also focused on directing new resources to rural areas. In short, there is, perhaps, a once-in--a-generation opportunity to address some of the gaps that exist between rural America and metropolitan areas. How will rural America seize this moment, and what do leaders and policymakers need to understand about rural America at this important time? This discussion will focus on what policymakers, philanthropists and politicians must get right at this moment to aggressively implement innovative solutions to help build geographically inclusive growth that includes rural areas. This includes addressing key issues around high-speed internet access and other digital solutions, identifying emerging growth industries in rural areas, and training the workforce of tomorrow for these opportunities. We will hear directly from the head of a foundation committed to this work, the leader of a national nonprofit that has received major media attention for focusing on closing the rural opportunity gap, and a California congressman who, despite representing Silicon Valley in Washington, is dedicated to addressing rural economic issues. Please join us for a critical conversation about how rural areas can grow innovation economies for the 21st Century. NOTES THU, MAY 13 / 9:00 AM PDT SPEAKERS Matt Dunne Founder and Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation Katy Knight President and Executive Director, Siegel Family Endowment Ro Khanna U.S. Representative (D-CA 17) Image - Ray Suarez Ray Suarez Co-host, “WorldAffairs” Radio Program and Podcast; Washington Reporter, Euronews -www.commonwealthclub.org/covid19support -Subscribe for more Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub -Upcoming events: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events -Become a Member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership -Donate Now: https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 -Watch & Listen https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/ -Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/ -Twitter https://twitter.com/cwclub

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Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in building green cities.

 

This discussion is drawn from "The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros Are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy," a Brookings Institution publication. Download the accompanying iPad app.

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An important and timely panel discussion on exposing the fossil fuel industry’s shifting tactics to block a just and equitable transition off dirty fossil fuel production. Featuring climate

An important and timely panel discussion on exposing the fossil fuel industry’s shifting tactics to block a just and equitable transition off dirty fossil fuel production. Featuring climate scientist Mike Mann, community organizer Andres Soto, investigative journalist Antonia Juhasz, and the Center's climate director Kassie Siegel. #ClimateEmergency Recorded December 10th at the Children’s Creativity Museum Theater in San Francisco, California. Thank you to Jay Wilson for the footage.

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"Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?" is a profound film by Taggart Siegel, director of "The Real Dirt on Farmer John." It offers an alternative look at the global bee crisis, exploring the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive.

This engaging and uplifting documentary features beekeepers, scientists, and philosophers worldwide, including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk, and Vandana Shiva. It dramatically portrays their heartfelt struggles and insights into this critical issue.

For screening information, visit: Queen of the Sun Screening Information.

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