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CLIMATE ONE: Naomi Oreskes, David Gelles and The Myth of Free Markets
Many on the left say that the growing climate crisis is the inevitable result of unbridled capitalism – industries seeking profits above all else. In…
2 years, 9 months ago
What Would You Do with an Extra 10 Years of Healthy Life?
Please join The Commonwealth Club for an evening with the leaders of the Buck Institute, one of the country's leading research organizations on aging…
2 years, 9 months ago
(Not) Crazy Rich Asians: Asian Philanthropy for the Greater Good
Forbes magazine now reports there are more billionaires in China than in any other country in the world. Many of them, joined by grassroots donors as…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Uncertain Future of Nuclear Deterrence
Nuclear deterrence has been a cornerstone of U.S. defense since the end of World War II, seeking to protect the country’s security and that of its al…
2 years, 10 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Two Heroes Challenging the Powerful
Making the necessary changes to address climate disruption will take massive collective action. But sometimes, a single individual can make an extrao…
2 years, 10 months ago
Chasten Buttigieg: I Have Something to Tell You
"Told with candor and grace, this is a joyous reminder to be kind to yourself." —Actor and author Kai Penn on I Have Something to Tell You
Today, Chas…
2 years, 10 months ago
Tennessee Representative Justin Jones
Justin Jones is an activist and community organizer in Nashville representing Tennessee's 52nd district. This April, Jones made national headlines an…
2 years, 10 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Amy Westervelt on Drilling, Denial and Disinformation
Amy Westervelt has made a career out of exploring the underbelly of the oil industry through complex and compelling storytelling. Through her investi…
2 years, 10 months ago
Kevin Kelly: The Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
Kevin Kelly co-founded Wired magazine in 1993 and served as its executive editor for its first seven years. Prior to that, he helped launch The Well,…
2 years, 10 months ago
We Players: Adventures With Alice
Ava Roy and We Players return to The Commonwealth Club to show highlights from their new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, which is …
2 years, 10 months ago