Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown,

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown, founder of the Public Banking Institute, advocates for owning banks—or at least some of them. She argues this would safeguard public and private deposits, redirect profits to the public interest, ensure control over credit allocation, and reduce government expenses.

Climate change denial has evolved from overt rejection of scientific consensus to more subtle, passive forms. This talk explores these pervasive, passive denials, emphasizing that recognizing them

Climate change denial has evolved from overt rejection of scientific consensus to more subtle, passive forms. This talk explores these pervasive, passive denials, emphasizing that recognizing them is key to moving towards daily climate solutions.

Patrick Belmont, a river scientist and dad, presents this talk. He applies his expertise to pressing environmental issues, from river dynamics to wildfire impacts, and is deeply committed to addressing climate change.

This TEDx event talk offers insights into tackling climate change. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Renée Brown, Chief Marketing Officer for Retail Financial Services at TIAA, will discuss her life and career as a lesbian, mother, and person of faith in the workplace.

Bringing over 25

Renée Brown, Chief Marketing Officer for Retail Financial Services at TIAA, will discuss her life and career as a lesbian, mother, and person of faith in the workplace.

Bringing over 25 years of marketing, media, and leadership experience, Renée also serves on the Board of Directors for Out and Equal Workplace Advocates, among other board positions. The session will be moderated by Melanie Pastuck.

Published December 5, 2016.

This video features a drum circle at the Oceti Sakowin camp, filmed just after the Army announced it would explore alternative routes for the Dakota Access

Published December 5, 2016.

This video features a drum circle at the Oceti Sakowin camp, filmed just after the Army announced it would explore alternative routes for the Dakota Access pipeline.

By Benjamin Norman, Niko Koppel, and Kaitlyn Mullin.

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was published on December 10, 2013.

A research professor and best-selling author, Dr. Brown has spent a decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Watch her full talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," or explore her book, *Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead* (Penguin Portfolio, 2013).

Find more from the RSA, follow them on Twitter and Facebook. Animation by Katy Davis.

Following a movie screening, join a panel discussion with movement leaders on oil drilling's impacts on rainforest biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and communities affected by fossil fuel

Following a movie screening, join a panel discussion with movement leaders on oil drilling's impacts on rainforest biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and communities affected by fossil fuel pollution and climate change in California and globally.

Speakers include Ryan Patrick Killackey (YASUNI MAN), Tom Smith (UCLA Tropical Research), Monic Uriarte (STAND-Los Angeles), and Grandma Gloria Arellanes (Tongva Elder). Leila Salazar-López (Amazon Watch) moderates.

California's oil policy impacts the Amazon, receiving 70% of Ecuador's crude. With federal deregulation, June 14th is Governor Jerry Brown's last chance to plan for a managed decline of fossil fuel production. Join us!

Veronica Mentor, a University of Florida student and powerful spoken word poet, shares her personal journey. Her work explores the struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown

Veronica Mentor, a University of Florida student and powerful spoken word poet, shares her personal journey. Her work explores the struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown girl.

This compelling talk was presented at TEDxUF, an independently organized event following the TED conference format.

My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus

My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus areas are Environmental Justice and Marine Reserves.

Logan Brown, a freshman at High Tech High School, argues for a more engaging approach to teaching math, often considered the cornerstone of STEM education.

Brown, whose diverse interests

Logan Brown, a freshman at High Tech High School, argues for a more engaging approach to teaching math, often considered the cornerstone of STEM education.

Brown, whose diverse interests include programming, physics, AI, and playing the piano, presented his ideas at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

West Virginian Leann Brown, proud grandmother to her new grandson Jack, is advocating for climate action.

She urges Senator Manchin to take bold steps on climate change, emphasizing the

West Virginian Leann Brown, proud grandmother to her new grandson Jack, is advocating for climate action.

She urges Senator Manchin to take bold steps on climate change, emphasizing the future of our children and grandchildren.