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 […]

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 […]

The (Inter)National Politics Club discusses current political news, policy and more! The December topic will be U.S. Foreign Relations.

Mini Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026 is an introduction to the United States political system for girls ages 6 and 7.Mini Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026 is an introduction to the United States political system for girls ages 6 and 7. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of the […]

It's all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026. Girls study government, run for office & pass a bill.Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls to United States politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will […]

Join us for a lecture that will explore how the Kremlin’s information apparatus no longer relies solely on agitprop and censorship.How does the Kremlin sell Putin, the war in Ukraine, and the erosion of freedoms in the age of the attention economy? Modern Russian propaganda is much more than angry talk-show hosts waving missiles on […]