Events

Join us locally for a breakfast with your legislators.Sponsored by Union Bank, our second Legislative Breakfast will be a great opportunity to hear what is happening early on in the 2026 Legislative Session and how our local representatives feel about the issues in front of them.The session begins with a light breakfast, followed by a

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Don’t miss this conversation with Mayor Brown and KQED political reporter and editor Scott Shafer.Join former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as he returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to talk national, state and local politics. As CalMatters observed last year in an article marking his 90th birthday, Brown is “one of the most flamboyant

Fear, Power, and the Forces that Shaped American DemocracyA Cultural Conversation That Shapes Everyday LifeJoin an expert U.S. history educator for Paranoid Politics: How Fear Shaped American Democracy, an engaging talk that explores how fear, suspicion, and collective anxiety have shaped American society over time. Through historical stories and real-world examples, you’ll see how these

Hear EdAllies' policy priorities, learn the critical issues sure to dominate the legislative session, & network with advocacy partners.Join EdAllies for our annual Session Kick-Off Breakfast! Learn more about the education debates expected to play out in 2026, and what we’re prioritizing to ensure students have access to a rigorous and engaging education.With every legislator

Come meet the candidate, hear his vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California's next governor.Former California attorney general and U.S. health secretary Xavier Becerra says this is a “break-glass moment” for state residents who are struggling economically. That’s why, he says, he’s making economic opportunity the centerpiece of

Author Phil Kurata joins Dr. Ritchie to discuss The Israeli, a novel reimagining spy Eli Cohen in the post-WWII Middle East.About the Lecture:The Israeli, a novel by veteran journalist Phil Kurata, is set in the years 1947 to 1965, after the end of World War II, when in the Middle East, newly independent countries were

Join us for a conversation with Sergio Sarmiento as he discusses the importance of press freedom for democracy in Mexico.Press freedom is a cornerstone of democratic governance, yet in Mexico, it has come under sustained pressure as journalists face intimidation, violence, and political constraints. These challenges raise broader questions about accountability, democratic institutions, and the

Join us for a keynote and panel exploring new data on immigration enforcement, stronger state protections, and fair, sustainable policy.Reexamining the “Nation of Immigrants”: The Politics of ICE EnforcementWith the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) arrests and detentions surging, California’s legislative leadership offers critical lessons on safeguarding rights and rebuilding trust. Join us on

In this discussion, two leading experts on the study of genocide will consider the accusations of genocide against Israel.Omer Bartov will explain when and why he concluded that Israel was perpetrating genocide in Gaza, examine the deeper causes of events in Gaza and the West Bank, ponder the question of Israel’s appearance of impunity, and

Join us virtually for a conversation with Sergio Sarmiento as he discusses the importance of press freedom for democracy in Mexico.Press freedom is a cornerstone of democratic governance, yet in Mexico, it has come under sustained pressure as journalists face intimidation, violence, and political constraints. These challenges raise broader questions about accountability, democratic institutions, and