Events

What does it mean to return home from war, and who helps carry the weight when you do?What does it mean to return home from war, and who helps carry the weight when you do?American Solitaire is a moving new narrative film from writer-director Aaron Davidman, executive produced by David Oyelowo, that follows a veteran

Join us on 1/27 for a presentation and discussion of new PPIC research.Updating California’s School Funding FormulaCalifornia’s school funding formula has boosted funding for high-need students and increased district autonomy. While student outcomes have improved, schools still face fiscal and academic challenges. PPIC researchers will discuss key findings from a new report exploring how tweaks

Join us on January 27, meet others interested in activism, and maybe even have dinner afterward at a nearby restaurant!Balancing activism with personal life and relationships can be difficult. At this crucial time in our history, activists are burning out when we need them the most. That's why this event with Kitty Stryker, who has

Learn how to run for local office from those who have run campaigns.Join us for a panel discussion on how to run for local office, featuring a former city commissioner and current local elected officials who have experienced candidacy first-hand. Panelists will first answer prepared questions, then will engage in audience Q and A.This event

Join us for a teach-in on direct democracy where we'll learn about historical and contemporary examples of collective decision making!Want to learn how to move beyond just voting and start governing together? Join us for a teach-in on direct democracy where we'll explore this ancient practice and discuss practical tools for using collective decision-making to

Minnesota Political Dynamics in 2026As we look toward 2026, many of us feel a mix of hope, concern, determination, and fatigue. In Minnesota, the year ahead will be especially momentous. As the midterm election approaches, Minnesotans will elect a new governor, and every seat in the state legislature will be on the ballot.Decisions made in

Join us in person to connect and collaborate with the Mamdani Administration on politics and policy!Join Us for a Politics & Policy Mixer!Don't miss out on Building Strong Ties with the Mamdani Administration — an awesome in-person event where you can connect, learn, and dive deep into the world of politics and policy under the

A conversation on election reform with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote CoalitionPlease join us for a special evening of conversation with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition. We'll have a fireside chat with Sara on upgrading our elections, and how this can help with the runaway political polarization that's

Come meet the candidate, hear her vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California’s next Governor.As former state controller and budget director, Betty Yee oversaw California's finances—drawing on skills she first developed as a child helping run her family's small business. Today, she says she's running for California governor

Hamid says that America, as a democracy, has the ability to correct past mistakes and change for the better—and that part is up to all of usIs the United States still the “indispensable nation,” former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s term to describe America’s leading role in the world? Or is the world better off

Explore Venezuela’s crisis, U.S. strategy, and regional impacts on energy, security, and democracy with expert insights from Dr. Francisco MAbout the Event6:30 – 7:00 PM Registration and Networking7:00 – 8:00 PM ProgramAs Venezuela’s political and economic crisis deepens, the interaction between U.S. military strategy, Washington’s broader policy toolkit, and Venezuela’s opposition movement has taken on