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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In Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could, Congressman Adam Schiff, who led President Trump's first impeachment, delivers a vital inside account of

In Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could, Congressman Adam Schiff, who led President Trump's first impeachment, delivers a vital inside account of American democracy's darkest hour. Schiff argues the greatest threat comes from within, as Trump's presidency weakened institutions and fueled the dangerous appeal of authoritarianism, a peril he tracks through his own political journey.

Schiff discussed these insights and warned of authoritarianism's lasting potency during an October 14, 2021 event, in conversation with Marisa Lagos, KQED (@mlagos). This discussion was hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest public affairs forum. Explore more content: YouTube, Events, Watch & Listen, Twitter.

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Our August event featured a discussion with Kyle Kammien (CCL) and Hugh Welsh, President & General Counsel of DSM North America. Mr. Welsh leads DSM's legal, government affairs, and sustainability

Our August event featured a discussion with Kyle Kammien (CCL) and Hugh Welsh, President & General Counsel of DSM North America. Mr. Welsh leads DSM's legal, government affairs, and sustainability initiatives in the region.

Join us for Big Tent Climate Talks, a monthly series spotlighting climate leaders outside CCL. This engaging conversation emphasizes that solving climate change requires diverse policies and perspectives, fostering broad coalitions for effective solutions.

Learn more about DSM North America on Climate, Hugh Welsh, and register for next month's event.

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The webinar will review the legislative landscape, detail how CCL will amplify asks to both Democrat and Republican House offices, and outline actions to ensure a price on carbon is included in the reconciliation package.

Take action on a price on carbon in the House: https://cclusa.org/house. Find reconciliation resources on the CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions. View presentation slides: https://cclusa.org/price-carbon-house-slides. Ask questions on CCL Community’s Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/forums.

President Biden must fulfill his promise to ban new federal fossil fuel leasing. This crucial step is essential to protect our climate, lands, oceans, and communities from further harm.

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President Biden must fulfill his promise to ban new federal fossil fuel leasing. This crucial step is essential to protect our climate, lands, oceans, and communities from further harm.

The pollution from existing oil and gas fields already threatens to push global warming past 1.5 degrees Celsius. We cannot afford any new leasing, making public lands and waters the ideal place for the President to take immediate, bold action against fossil fuel expansion.

President Biden must fulfill his promise to ban new federal fossil fuel leasing. This action is crucial for protecting our climate, lands, oceans, and communities from further

President Biden must fulfill his promise to ban new federal fossil fuel leasing. This action is crucial for protecting our climate, lands, oceans, and communities from further harm.

Pollution from existing oil and gas fields alone, if fully developed, risks pushing global warming past 1.5 degrees Celsius. We cannot afford any new leasing. Public lands and waters offer the natural and immediate opportunity for President Biden to take bold action and end fossil fuel expansion.

Join CCL leaders for a special webinar focused on a significant push in the Senate. This session will provide context on the legislative landscape and explain how CCL will amplify asks to both

Join CCL leaders for a special webinar focused on a significant push in the Senate. This session will provide context on the legislative landscape and explain how CCL will amplify asks to both Democrat and Republican Senate offices.

Understand key campaign actions to ensure a price on carbon is included in the reconciliation package. Take action now: Take Action on A Price on Carbon in the Senate. For more information, see CCL Crunch Time For Climate Policy and Presentation Slides. Ask questions on CCL Community’s Forums.

In this talk, Afia Salam, a veteran journalist with four decades of experience, shares her journey as an environment journalist. Her pioneering career includes being Pakistan's first female

In this talk, Afia Salam, a veteran journalist with four decades of experience, shares her journey as an environment journalist. Her pioneering career includes being Pakistan's first female cricket journalist and serving in the first batch of female Air Traffic Controllers.

Afia's diverse background also encompasses 15 years as a creative head in advertising. A LEAD and Australia Awards Fellow, she is deeply engaged in climate change policy advocacy and activism. She currently serves as President of Baanhn Beli, Vice President of Salman Sufi Foundation, and Chair of the Indus Earth Trust Board of Trustees.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Youth are driving climate action, and their voices are making an impact. Join Alexandria Villaseñor and Alexander Posner as they discuss their climate advocacy, how young people can get involved,

Youth are driving climate action, and their voices are making an impact. Join Alexandria Villaseñor and Alexander Posner as they discuss their climate advocacy, how young people can get involved, and how adults can be effective allies.

Alexander Posner, Founding President of Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD), leads a youth movement promoting a bipartisan carbon dividends framework. Alexandria Villaseñor, a prominent climate activist and co-founder of US Youth Climate Strike and Earth Uprising, follows the Fridays for Future movement.

Sara Saucedo, a CCL Tornadoes Regional Fellow, holds a Master's in Environmental Science and founded the successful A-State Environmental Club. She was also accepted as an Environmental Fellow for Yale and the University of Michigan.