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SUMMARY:Monthly (Inter)National Politics Club @ Manny's
DESCRIPTION:The (Inter)National Politics Club discusses current political news\, policy and more!  The  December topic will be U.S. Foreign Relations.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/monthly-international-politics-club-mannys-2/
LOCATION:Manny’s\, 3092 16th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mini Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mini Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026 is an introduction to the United States political system for girls ages 6 and 7.\n\n\nMini 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 U.S. political system\, the process of running for office and voting in the United States. Each girl will create a platform of issues she cares about most\, create her own campaign poster and record a campaign ad. Camp will culminate with the girls convening a Congress and passing their own bill. All girls will serve as members of Congress. Girl Scouts qualify to earn Girl Scout badge; badge is not provided. \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls\, ages 6-7. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/mini-camp-congress-for-girls-los-angeles-2026/
LOCATION:9620 Airport Blvd\, 9620 Airport Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2026. Girls study government\, run for office & pass a bill.\n\n\nCamp 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 choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives\, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform\, campaign finance plan\, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in\, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill\, debate the merits of the bill\, lobby fellow legislators\, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion. Participating Girl Scouts will earn a badge for completion of this session. \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for students ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staff are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/camp-congress-for-girls-los-angeles-2026/
LOCATION:9620 Airport Blvd\, 9620 Airport Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
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SUMMARY:California Higher Education Policy Institute for Legislative Staff
DESCRIPTION:Share policy insights on higher education ROI\, student affordability barriers\, and federal and state budget issues with experts and peers.\n\n\n2026 California Higher Education Policy Institute for Legislative Staff \nJoin California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy for a special institute hosted just for legislative staff on Monday\, February 9 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in Downtown Sacramento. We’ll lead discussions on critical issues shaping California’s higher education landscape\, share practical knowledge to address today’s challenges\, including a budget overview by Keely Bosler\, and leave time for you to connect with us and with each other. Special thanks to our Game Changer sponsors\, College Futures Foundation\, the Evelyn and Walter Haas\, Jr. Fund\, and Michelson 20MM Foundation and our Champion sponsor CollegeAPP. \nWe’ll serve lunch\, provided by Camden Spit & Larder\, and have custom swag for you. The event has limited capacity\, so make sure to RSVP now to save your seat and invite your legislative peers! \nIf you have questions\, email event planner Tamara Torlakson at tt@tamaratorlakson.com.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/california-higher-education-policy-institute-for-legislative-staff/
LOCATION:Foundation for California Community Colleges\, 1102 Q Street\, #Suite 4800\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95811\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pop-Propaganda: How the Kremlin Markets Its War Like Disney & Coca-Cola
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture that will explore how the Kremlin’s information apparatus no longer relies solely on agitprop and censorship.\n\n\nHow 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 TV or troll farms flooding social media. It’s influencers\, streaming platforms\, and marketing campaigns that advertise the Kremlin’s agenda the same way Nike advertises its sneakers. This lecture will explore how the Kremlin’s information apparatus no longer relies solely on agitprop and censorship\, instead functioning like a slick media conglomerate that seamlessly blends state messaging and pop culture.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/pop-propaganda-how-the-kremlin-markets-its-war-like-disney-coca-cola/
LOCATION:S354\, CGIS South Building\, 1730 Cambridge Street\, 1730 Cambridge Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dr. Bob Wachter: How AI Is Transforming Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Will a collaboration of humans & technology be successful in the long term? Will it become the savior of health care or just another pain?\n\n\nArtificial intelligence can now match and sometimes surpass physicians in areas such as diagnosis to empathy. What does that mean for doctors\, patients\, and the future of our health care? Join us for a look at AI in medicine from the physician who has more than a dozen times ranked as one of the 50 most influential physician-executives in the United States by Modern Healthcare magazine\, Robert Wachter\, M.D. \nWachter will sift out the facts from the hype and make a compelling argument for AI’s power to transform health care. He says that the system is currently buckling under the weight of bureaucratic pressures\, soaring costs\, and clinician burnout; in that environment\, AI doesn’t have to be perfect\, just better. \nWachter conducted extensive research and more than 100 interviews with leaders in medicine\, technology\, policy and business; he presented the results in his new book A Giant Leap: How AI is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future. In it\, he also considers challenges such as AI hallucinations\, biases and misinformation. Yet AI is already in hospitals and clinics drafting notes\, answering patient questions\, recommending treatments\, interpreting images\, and guiding surgeries. \nWill this collaboration of humans and technology be successful in the long term? Will it become the savior of health care or just another source of harm and frustration? \nSPEAKERS \nDr. Robert Wachter\, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California\, San Francisco (UCSF) and Author of “A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future” \nIn Conversation with DJ Patil\, Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist\, General Partner\, GreatPoint Ventures\, Member\, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Board of Governors \n5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in6–7 p.m. program7 p.m. book signing(all times Pacific Time) \nWachter photo by Susan Merrell; photo courtesy the speaker.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/dr-bob-wachter-how-ai-is-transforming-health-care/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Meet  and hear from the up coming election candidates
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/meet-the-candidates/
LOCATION:600 Bellwood Ave\, 600 Bellwood Avenue\, Bellwood\, IL\, 60104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Securing Peace in Europe After the Cold War: NATO and Russia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk about NATO-Russia relations through the Soviet Era until the present day.\n\n\nAfter the Cold War\, the United States and its NATO allies faced crucial questions. Could Russia and other former Soviet republics be integrated into the liberal international order? What roles should former Soviet republics and satellite states in Eastern and Central Europe play in the Euro-Atlantic security system? These questions have taken on renewed significance since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, as Vladimir Putin has portrayed Russia as the victim of Western expansionism.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/securing-peace-in-europe-after-the-cold-war-nato-and-russia/
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SUMMARY:Kenneth Wilcox: The China Business Conundrum
DESCRIPTION:A cautionary tale & guidance for all Western bankers\, C-suite executives\, consultants & entrepreneurs seeking to do business within China.\n\n\nThe China Business Conundrum: Ensure That “Win-Win” Doesn’t Mean Western Companies Lose Twice describes former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Ken Wilcox’s firsthand challenges he encountered in four years “on the ground” trying to establish a joint venture between SVB and the Chinese government to fund local innovation design―and what he says were Chinese Communist Party efforts to systematically sabotage the project and steal SVB’s business model. His book provides actionable advice drawn from meticulous notes Wilcox took from interviews with people from all walks of Chinese life\, including party and non-party members\, the business elite\, and domestic workers. \nDescribing a China he found fascinating and maddeningly complex\,Wilcox explores topics including: \n\nDifficulties in transplanting SVB’s model to China\, from misunderstandings about titles and responsibilities to pitched battles over toilet design\nEthics and practices widely adopted by Chinese businesses today and why China must be met with realistic expectations\nWilcox’s own honest missteps and the painfully learned lessons that came afterwards\n\nJoin us to hear Wilcox share his cautionary tale and offer guidance for all Western bankers\, C-suite executives\, consultants\, and entrepreneurs seeking to do business within China. \nA 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley Bank\, Kenneth Wilcox was the bank’s CEO from 2001 to 2011 and vice chairman of SVB’s joint venture in Shanghai (SSVB) until 2019. He is a former member of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. \nSPEAKERS \nKenneth Wilcox\, Former CEO\, Silicon Valley Bank; Former Vice Chairman \, SVB’s join venture in Shanghai; Former Member\, Board of Directors\, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco; Author\, The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That “Win-Win” Doesn’t Mean Western Companies Lose Twice \nKalidip Choudhury\, Ph.D.\, Chair\, Asia-Pacific Affairs Member-led Forum\, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California—Moderator \n5 p.m. doors open & check-in5:30–6:30 p.m. program6:30 p.m. book signing(all times Pacific Time) \nPhoto courtesy the speaker.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/kenneth-wilcox-the-china-business-conundrum/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T110000
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SUMMARY:The Economy 2026: Bubble or Boom?
DESCRIPTION:In our annual economic forecast\, our experts go beyond the hype and doomsaying to break down what it all means for your bottom line.\n\n\nThe Walter E. Hoadley Annual Economic Forecast\, presented by Bank of America. \nAre we in an AI-driven financial bubble? New York Times financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin\, author of a new book on the 1929 stock market crash\, thinks so. “I just can’t tell you when\, and I can’t tell you how deep\,” he has said. “But I can assure you\, unfortunately\, I wish I wasn’t saying this\, we will have a crash.” \nBut other experts\, notably Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell\, doesn’t think the AI boom is another dot-com bubble. “These companies … actually have business models and profits… So it’s really a different thing\,” Powell said in October. \nSo what’s the average consumer and investor to do? In Commonwealth Club World Affairs’ annual economic forecast\, our experts will go beyond the hype and doomsaying to break down what it all means for your bottom line. \nWill the stock market continue to rally\, or will there be a correction? How will tariff chaos and the immigration crackdown impact the economy? What can we expect with future interest rate cuts\, and with President Trump’s efforts to influence the Fed? \nWe’ll take up those questions and much more with our expert panel.  \nNOTES \nThis event is underwritten by Bank of America. \n10:30 a.m. doors open & check-in11–12 p.m. program(all times Pacific Time) \nAttendees subject to search. No large bags or backpacks. \nAll ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/the-economy-2026-bubble-or-boom/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
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SUMMARY:Politics and Business Networking|Elevating Your Potential- Long Island City
DESCRIPTION:Strive welcomes you to ‘Politics and Business Networking’\, an event for tenured and newcomers at The Beast Next Door! Event is 21+.\n\n\nStrive welcomes you to ‘Politics and Business Networking’\, Long Island City’s hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. \n \nAre you interested in politics and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants\, Analysts of all types\, Entrepreneurs\, Lawyers\, Political Science Professionals and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. \n \n**This will be a multi-vertical event** \nThere will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts\, finance\, tech\, real estate\, healthcare\, and more. Come with an open mind\, and leave with connections that wouldn’t be possible otherwise! \n \nPack some business cards and come with an open mind! \n \nMeet your future business partners\, employers\, coworkers\, investors\, and friends. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. \n \nWe will have a space for our event to check-in. \n \nThe event will go from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). \n \nName tags will be provided. \n \nBusiness casual dress code. Job fair attire. \n \nRemember – it’s not about who you know today\, it’s who you’ll meet tomorrow! \n \n \nWe look forward to meeting you at the event! \n \nSincerely\, \nStrive Networking Team \n \nRefund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase\, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. \n \nDisclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/politics-and-business-networkingelevating-your-potential-long-island-city/
LOCATION:The Beast Next Door\, 42-51 27th Street\, Queens\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000
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SUMMARY:GDIT Emerge: Modern Government 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join agency leaders and industry experts at GDIT Emerge: Modern Government!\n\n\nEmerge: Modern Government \nFederal agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize systems\, streamline processes\, and deliver services that meet the expectations of today’s citizens. Advanced technologies including agentic AI\, AI software development and automation are creating opportunities for leaders to harness innovation in holistic ways that make government more efficient\, effective\, and responsive. \nJoin government and industry leaders to explore how smarter technology solutions create connected systems and tools for mission delivery. Through keynote discussions and interactive panels\, attendees will examine strategies for modernizing legacy infrastructure\, bringing commercial best practices to government\, improving the user and customer experience\, and driving faster\, sustainable technology integration across government.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/gdit-emerge-modern-government-2026/
LOCATION:Waldorf Astoria Washington DC\, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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SUMMARY:How Intelligence Supports National Security Policy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of intelligence and national security policy.\n\n\nPlease join  United States Army Lieutenant General Joseph Patrick McGee for a talk on security policy and intelligence.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/how-intelligence-supports-national-security-policy/
LOCATION:121 Bay State Rd\, 121 Bay State Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T120000
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SUMMARY:The Race for Governor 2026: Antonio Villaraigosa
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the candidate\, hear his vision for California\, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California’s next governor.\n\n\nFormer Los Angeles Mayor and California Assembly speaker Antonio Villaraigosa says he’s running for California governor because the state needs an experienced “problem-solver” who can work across the aisle. \nBorn and raised in L.A.\, Villaraigosa was expelled from one high school and dropped out of another before getting back on track with the help of an English teacher\, eventually graduating from UCLA. A longtime union organizer\, he also served as president of the Southern California chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. \nVillaraigosa\, who previously ran for governor in 2018\, says he would focus on public safety\, housing and homelessness\, and affordability if elected. He points to accomplishments such as a decrease in violent crime and increase in graduation rates during his tenure as Los Angeles mayor. In Sacramento\, he says\, he “worked with both parties to balance the state budget\, with record investments in education and public safety\, while holding the line on taxes.” \nVillaraigosa joins Commonwealth Club World Affairs as part of our “Race for Governor 2026” series of candidate forums. Come meet the candidate\, hear his vision for California\, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California’s next governor. \nNotes \nAttendees subject to search. No large bags or backpacks. \nSPEAKERS \nAntonio Villaraigosa\, Candidate for California Governor \nModerator: Scott Shafer\, Senior\, Editor\, KQED’s Politics and Government desk; Co-host\, “Political Breakdown” podcast \n11:30 a.m. doors open & check-in12–1 p.m. program(all times Pacific Time) \nPhoto courtesy the speaker. \nCommonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. \nAll ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/the-race-for-governor-2026-antonio-villaraigosa/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20260107T041937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T002028Z
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SUMMARY:Skills for a Workforce of Humans\, Agents and Robots
DESCRIPTION:Hear experts discuss the research findings and share practical guidance for navigating the transition to human-AI collaboration at work.\n\n\nAI-powered agents and robots are already technically capable of performing an increasing share of human work. So how can workers\, managers and organizations adapt to the dramatic shift? \nA new McKinsey Global Institute report offers a roadmap. While AI is transforming the workplace at unprecedented speed\, people will remain essential for many tasks that are still beyond AI’s capabilities—and to supervise\, manage and collaborate with the technology. In fact\, the demand for workers with AI fluency has grown dramatically over the past two years. Work in the future will be a partnership between people\, agents and robots. \nWhich skills are likely to be most—and least—impacted by automation? How can public institutions help by aligning education and training with emerging skill needs—from AI fluency to skilled trades—and widening access to opportunity? And what strategies can organizations adopt to help their workforce adapt? Join us for a conversation with report authors Alexis Krivkovich and Anu Madgavkar of McKinsey Global Institute\, along with Kevin Delaney\, editor-in-chief of The San Francisco Standard. They will discuss the research findings and share practical guidance for navigating the transition to human-AI collaboration at work. \nSPEAKERS \nAlexis Krivkovich\, Senior Partner\, McKinsey & Company; Global Co-head and North American Leader\, McKinsey’s People & Organizational Performance Practice \nAnu Magkavkar\, Partner\, McKinsey Global Institute \nKevin Delaney\, Editor-in-Chief\, The San Francisco Standard; Cofounder and Editor-in-Chief\, Charter \n5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in6–7 p.m. program(all times Pacific Time) \nPhotos courtesy the speakers.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/skills-for-a-workforce-of-humans-agents-and-robots/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20251208T041032Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Eastwick: The New Science of Love and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Prepare scientifically for Valentine’s Day\, and put the new science into practice afterward at our dance party on the rooftop terrace.\n\n\nJoin us at Commonwealth Club World Affairs on February 13 to prepare scientifically for Valentine’s Day. \nPaul Eastwick has taken a groundbreaking look at the science of attraction and compatibility\, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about how human mating has evolved. Eastwick takes exception to evolutionary psychology’s claim\, cloaked in incontrovertible Darwinian terms\, that our minds have been shaped by primal drives that pit the genders against each other—from the myth that men are wired to be promiscuous to the notion that wealth\, status and beauty are the ultimate aphrodisiacs. \nDrawing on pathbreaking research—including original experiments from his own UC Davis lab—Eastwick reveals that these stories bear little resemblance to how pair-bonding really works. While beauty and charisma factor into first impressions\, their influence fades fast. Lasting attraction is built through gradual\, often mundane moments that forge strong attachment bonds. \nEastwick’s liberating new paradigm for finding meaningful\, exciting relationships includes: that personality\, lifestyle\, values and humor are poor predictors of compatibility; that a person’s tendency to “date around” has little bearing on their long-term relationship potential; and that the most secure relationships offer a “safe haven” and “secure base” for each partner. \nBy excavating the hidden history of human mating\, Eastwick paints a radical new picture of the roots of enduring chemistry. Distilling evolutionary biology\, anthropology and psychology into accessible insights\, Eastwick explains a more evolved approach to dating which makes it far more effective. \nAll ticket sales are final and nonrefundable. \nSPEAKER \nPaul Eastwick\, Professor of Psychology\, UC Davis; Head\, Social-Personality Psychology Program; Director\, Attraction and Relationships Research Laboratory; Author\, Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection \nIn Conversation with Kathryn Paige Harden\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Clinical Psychology\, University of Texas \n5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in6–7 p.m. program7 p.m. book signing (all times Pacific Time) \nEastwick photo by Alison Ledgerwood; courtesy the speaker.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/paul-eastwick-the-new-science-of-love-and-connection/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20260105T043635Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Congress for Girls DC  2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls DC 2026. Young leaders study government\, run for office & pass a bill.\n\n\nCamp Congress for Girls DC 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 choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives\, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform\, campaign finance plan\, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in\, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill\, debate the merits of the bill\, lobby fellow legislators\, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. Girl Scouts qualify to earn a Girl Scout badge; badges not provided. \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nLooking for more events? View our 2026-27 schedule at https://girlsinpoliticsinitiative.eventbrite.com/ \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/camp-congress-for-girls-dc-2026-2/
LOCATION:550 School St SW\, 550 School Street Southwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T043508Z
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SUMMARY:Camp United Nations for Girls DC 2026
DESCRIPTION:At Camp United Nations for Girls students will learn about the work of the United Nations\, diplomacy and hone problem-solving skills.\n\n\nCamp United Nations for Girls DC 2026 introduces girls to the work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure\, leadership\, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides qualify to earn a Global Action Award or World Thinking badge for participating in Camp United Nations for Girls; awards and badges not provided. \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 9-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nLooking for more events? View our 2026-27 schedule at https://girlsinpoliticsinitiative.eventbrite.com/ \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/camp-united-nations-for-girls-dc-2026/
LOCATION:550 School St SW\, 550 School Street Southwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20251006T041752Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Congress for Youth New York  2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s all civics & fun. Girls and boys study government\, run for office\, vote and convene a mock session of Congress to pass a bill.\n\n\nCamp Congress for Youth NYC 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls and boy to the United States political system. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each student will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives\, the US Senate or for the presidency. Students will create a campaign with a platform\, campaign finance plan\, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in\, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill\, debate the merits of the bill\, lobby fellow legislators\, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion. \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/camp-congress-for-youth-nyc-2025-4/
LOCATION:1717 Broadway\, 1717 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20251201T042259Z
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SUMMARY:Camp United Nations for Youth New York 2025
DESCRIPTION:Camp United Nations for Girls New York 2026 introduces girls to the work of the United Nations\, international policy and diplomacy.\n\n\nCamp United Nations for Youth New York 2026 introduces girls and boys to the work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure\, leadership\, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides qualify to earn a Global Action Award or World Thinking badge for participating in Camp United Nations for Youth; awards and badges not provided. \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 9-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/camp-united-nations-for-youth-new-york-2025/
LOCATION:1717 Broadway\, 1717 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
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SUMMARY:Camp United Nations for Youth New York 2026 and a Day at UN Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:Girls AND boys spend a day at UN Headquarters and participate in Camp United Nations for Youth.\n\n\nPRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY CAMP | Camp United Nations for Youth NYC 2026 and a Day at United Nations Headquarters is a two-day program that includes the activities outlined below. Girls and boys are introduced to the work of the United Nations\, diplomacy and global affairs. \nThis is a day-program with parents being responsible for accommodations and transportation of those traveling to NYC to participate; no financial assistance is available for this event. \nDay 1 – Conference Center (1pm to 5pm) \nCamp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure\, leadership\, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. \nDay 2 – United Nations Headquarters (9am to 4pm) \nUnited Nations Headquarters Tour \nUnited Nations Headquarters’ Exhibits \nLunch on site at Vienna Café \nUnited Nations Private Briefing \nVirtual Reality Experience \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for students ages 9-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staff are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/camp-united-nations-for-youth-nyc-2026-and-a-day-at-un-headquarters/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 405 East 45th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T235900
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20260215T101950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T101952Z
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SUMMARY:Presidents Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presidents Day is actually recognized as Washington’s Birthday by the United States Government. Whatever you call it\, it is a great day to learn about the United States Presidents.  Thanks to congress and the Uniform Monday Holiday Act federal and many state employees have the day off.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/presidents-day-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20251103T041938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T043510Z
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SUMMARY:Black Women in Diplomacy & United Nations Headquarters Black History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Girls celebrate Black History Month at United Nations Headquarters and learn of the contributions of pioneering Black Women in diplomacy.\n\n\nPRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY CAMP | Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with us at United Nations Headquarters! Black Women in Diplomacy & United Nations Headquarters Black History Tour is a one-day program that begins with a classroom lesson that celebrates the contributions of black women in U. S. diplomacy. Students will then visit the United Nations for a UN briefing and the United Nations’ Black History Tour. The following is a description of the United Nations Black History Tour. This is a day-program with parents being responsible for accommodations and transportation of those traveling to NYC to participate; no financial assistance or promo code is available for this event. Ticketing options for ages 9-11 and 12-17. Each age group is strictly limited to 18 students. \nThe Black History-themed Tour of the United Nations will grant students a unique look at the Ark of Return\, a permanent memorial in honor of the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade\, located on the United Nations Visitors Plaza. The special tour will also include access to the Security Council Chamber\, the Trusteeship Council Chamber and the General Assembly Hall (meetings permitting). You will learn about the contribution of people of African descent to the work of the United Nations in fields such as peace and security and human rights\, with a special emphasis on decolonization. (via UN.org) \nSchedule (8:40am to 5pm) \nUnited Nations Pavilion & Photo-Op \nBlack Women in Diplomacy \nUnited Nations Headquarters’ Exhibits \nUnited Nations Private Briefing on the Transatlantic Slave Trade \nLunch on site at Vienna Café \nUnited Nations Black History Tour \nVirtual Reality Experience \nFor additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1\, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 9-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers\, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events. \nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff. \nIs the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire. \nIs this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No\, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education. \nIs financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events\, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event. \nWho are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/black-women-in-diplomacy-united-nations-headquarters-black-history-tour-2/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 405 East 45th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
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SUMMARY:Saudi Arabia Under MBS: A Conversation With Karen Elliott House
DESCRIPTION:Join us with the author of “The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia”\n\n\nThe Baker Institute for Public Policy welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Karen Elliott House for an in-depth discussion of her latest book\, “The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia”(Harper\, 2025). \nDrawing on decades of reporting and firsthand experience in Saudi Arabia\, House analyzes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s consolidation of power\, his sweeping social and economic reforms\, and the risks and uncertainties shaping the nation’s future. In a conversation with Baker Institute Director David Satterfield\, she will explore the internal dynamics driving change in the kingdom\, what MBS’s leadership means for regional and global politics\, and how his ambitious modernization agenda is reshaping Saudi society. \nThe evening will begin with a light reception\, followed by an armchair discussion and an audience Q&A. A book signing will conclude the program. Books will be provided for sale at the event courtesy of Brazos Bookstore. \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/saudi-arabia-under-mbs-a-conversation-with-karen-elliott-house/
LOCATION:Rice University’s Baker Institute\, 6100 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T120607
CREATED:20251208T041034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T002028Z
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SUMMARY:Frank Lavin: Inside the Reagan White House
DESCRIPTION:Former Reagan aide Frank Lavin comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to share behind-the-scenes stories of the Reagan White House.\n\n\nThe Reagan presidency marked a turning point in American political history\, bringing in changes in voting allegiances\, long-lasting economic and foreign policy shifts\, and a new direction in the country’s political culture that lasted for decades. Now former Reagan aide Frank Lavin comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to share behind-the-scenes stories of the Reagan White House. \nDrawing on his new book Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today\, Lavin includes a mix of personal stories\, insights on the president\, discussions of policy and historical events\, and crazy\, colorful anecdotes in his insider’s look at the Reagan presidency. The Reagan assassination attempt\, the Gorbachev Reykjavik summit\, Ollie North and the Contras\, the 1988 Bush-Dukakis contest and other critical moments of the Reagan years are all covered. \nLavin also offers original insights into Reagan cabinet members and other top players\, along with personal anecdotes\, off-hand comments\, and unique family details. Not to mention the movie stars\, Soviet spies\, neo-Nazis\, plain old Nazis\, intimate affairs\, fights on planes\, and con men who were chased by Interpol. \nBut Lavin says that at the heart of his story are the thousands of dedicated Americans who helped Ronald Reagan as he worked to push back against the Soviet Union\, promote democracy\, improve trade\, lower taxes\, and reduce the size and scope of government—back when those were the main focuses of conservative Republicans. \nJoin us to discuss whether the Reagan years provide us with any lessons for our current political situation. \nNOTES \nSPEAKERS \nFrank Lavin\, Visiting Fellow\, Hoover Institution; Former Staffer\, National Security Council and White House; Former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore; banker in Hong Kong and Singapore\, Bank of America and Citibank; Author\, Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today \nIn Conversation with George Hammond\, Author\, Conversations With Socrates \n5 p.m. doors open & check-in5:30–6:30 p.m. program6:30 p.m. book signing(all times Pacific Time) \nPhotos courtesy the speaker.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/frank-lavin-inside-the-reagan-white-house/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Livestream—Saudi Arabia Under MBS: A Conversation With Karen Elliott House
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually with the author of “The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia”.\n\n\nThe Baker Institute for Public Policy welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Karen Elliott House for an in-depth discussion of her latest book\, “The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia”(Harper\, 2025). \nDrawing on decades of reporting and firsthand experience in Saudi Arabia\, House analyzes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s consolidation of power\, his sweeping social and economic reforms\, and the risks and uncertainties shaping the nation’s future. In a conversation with Baker Institute Director David Satterfield\, she will explore the internal dynamics driving change in the kingdom\, what MBS’s leadership means for regional and global politics\, and how his ambitious modernization agenda is reshaping Saudi society. \nThe evening will begin with a light reception\, followed by an armchair discussion and an audience Q&A. A book signing will conclude the program. Books will be provided for sale at the event courtesy of Brazos Bookstore. \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/livestream-saudi-arabia-under-mbs-a-conversation-with-karen-elliott-house/
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SUMMARY:Judith Enck: The Problem with Plastic
DESCRIPTION:Hear Enck’s actionable solutions\, including a “household waste audit” people can use to track & reduce their own plastic consumption.\n\n\nOnce a marvel of modern science\, plastic has become so inextricably woven into our lives that imagining a world without it seems impossible. Over the last 75 years\, says author and environmentalist Judith Enck\, plastic has cradled our planet in a synthetic embrace. \nIn her new book The Problem With Plastic\, Enck critically examines the paradox of this material\, first celebrated for its innovations and now recognized for its devastating environmental and public health impacts. A former regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Enck reveals how plastic pollution contributes to poisoned oceans\, polluted air\, and overwhelming waste\, particularly affecting marginalized communities. Enck highlights the pervasive presence of microplastics in the environment and the human body\, and she challenges the belief that recycling can solve the crisis. \nEnck emphasizes the urgent need for action against what she calls plastic’s toxic legacy. Join us to hear her practical\, actionable solutions\, including a “household waste audit\,” which people can use to track and reduce their own plastic consumption. \nJudith Enck\, founder and president of Beyond Plastics and professor at Bennington College. Former regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor’s Office. \nSPEAKERS \nJudith Enck\, Founder and President\, Beyond Plastics; Author\, The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late \nIn Conversation With Lesley McClurg\, Health Correspondent\, KQED \nIntroduction by: Andrew Dudley\, Co-host and Producer\, Earth Live; Chair\, People & Nature Member-led Forum\, The Commonwealth Club of California—Moderator \n5 p.m. doors open & check-in5:30–6:30 p.m. program6:30 p.m. book signing(all times Pacific Time) \nEnck photo by Diana Chipak; courtesy the speaker.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/judith-enck-the-problem-with-plastic/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civic Scientist Lecture Series: Becoming Martian With Scott Solomon
DESCRIPTION:Join the author of “Becoming Martian” to examine the potential physical\, psychological\, & evolutionary consequences of life in space.\n\n\nAs commercial space travel accelerates and plans for long-term human settlement beyond Earth move closer to reality\, questions once confined to science fiction are becoming matters of scientific and policy relevance. We are on the cusp of a golden age of space travel in which\, for the first time\, it will be possible for large numbers of people to venture into space. But what happens to the human body and mind in the extreme conditions of space? What should space travelers expect during journeys to orbiting space stations\, the Moon\, or Mars — and what are the longer-term implications if some choose to stay? These questions extend even further when considering future generations: What would happen to children born on another planet\, and how might life beyond Earth shape human evolution? \nAt this event\, Scott Solomon\, teaching professor at Rice University\, will discuss his new book “Becoming Martian” (MIT Press\, 2026)\, which explores how humanity’s migration into space could reshape human biology and minds. Drawing on research from biology\, genetics\, and space science\, Solomon will examine the potential physical\, psychological\, and evolutionary consequences of sustained life in space. A book signing will conclude the event. \nThis event is part of the Civic Scientist Lecture Series\, sponsored by Dr. Virginia Clark\, with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng\, Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering\, and Weiss School of Natural Sciences. \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive. \nCivic Scientist Lecture Series\nSponsored by the Baker Institute Science and Technology Policy Program\, the Civic Scientist Lecture Series aims to increase the engagement of scientists and engineers with society to expand the public’s knowledge and interest in science.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/civic-scientist-lecture-series-becoming-martian-with-scott-solomon/
LOCATION:Rice University’s Baker Institute\, 6100 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Public Defender’s Search for Justice\, with Emily Galvin Almanza
DESCRIPTION:Join Emily Galvin Almanza to hear her blueprint for transforming our criminal justice system.\n\n\nAs a public defender in California and New York\, Emily Galvin Almanza became frustrated by an overburdened justice system focused on locking people up while having\, she says\, “essentially zero impact on the crime rate.” Time and again\, she saw ordinary peoples’ lives upended by the court system. So she co-founded an organization\, Partners for Justice\, aimed at supporting and empowering public defenders. Now operating in more than 20 states\, the group places advocates in public defenders’ offices to help clients find stable housing\, employment and other services . . . and stay out of jail. \nIn her new book\, The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials\, a Violent System\, and a Public Defender’s Search for Justice in America\, Galvin Almanza draws on these first-hand experiences and the latest crime data to argue that institutional decisions\, such as prosecutorial incentives\, policing tactics\, or even when a judge has lunch\, can have disastrous impacts on people who find themselves in the judicial process. \nShe looks at how police overtime practices affect justice\, how jail conditions can increase future crime\, and how flawed forensic technology has resulted in the incarceration of innocent individuals. Despite these sobering facts\, she also emphasizes solutions: such as how public defenders enhance community stability and health\, and how small environmental investments\, such as planting trees\, can actually reduce crime rates. \nJoin Emily Galvin Almanza to hear her blueprint for transforming our criminal justice system. \nSPEAKERS \nEmily Galvin Almanza\, Co-founder and Executive Director\, Partners for Justice \nModerator TBA \n5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in6–7 p.m. program(all times Pacific Time) \nPhoto by and copyright Crown 2025; courtesy the speaker.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/a-public-defenders-search-for-justice-with-emily-galvin-almanza/
LOCATION:The Commonwealth Club\, 110 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Livestream—Civic Scientist Lecture Series: Becoming Martian - Scott Solomon
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually with the author of “Becoming Martian” to examine the potential consequences of life in space.\n\n\nAs commercial space travel accelerates and plans for long-term human settlement beyond Earth move closer to reality\, questions once confined to science fiction are becoming matters of scientific and policy relevance. We are on the cusp of a golden age of space travel in which\, for the first time\, it will be possible for large numbers of people to venture into space. But what happens to the human body and mind in the extreme conditions of space? What should space travelers expect during journeys to orbiting space stations\, the Moon\, or Mars — and what are the longer-term implications if some choose to stay? These questions extend even further when considering future generations: What would happen to children born on another planet\, and how might life beyond Earth shape human evolution? \nAt this event\, Scott Solomon\, teaching professor at Rice University\, will discuss his new book “Becoming Martian” (MIT Press\, 2026)\, which explores how humanity’s migration into space could reshape human biology and minds. Drawing on research from biology\, genetics\, and space science\, Solomon will examine the potential physical\, psychological\, and evolutionary consequences of sustained life in space. A book signing will conclude the event. \nThis event is part of the Civic Scientist Lecture Series\, sponsored by Dr. Virginia Clark\, with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng\, Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering\, and Weiss School of Natural Sciences. \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive. \nCivic Scientist Lecture Series\nSponsored by the Baker Institute Science and Technology Policy Program\, the Civic Scientist Lecture Series aims to increase the engagement of scientists and engineers with society to expand the public’s knowledge and interest in science.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/livestream-civic-scientist-lecture-series-becoming-martian-scott-solomon/
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