Dec 13 | New administration aims to cut the Department of Education, promoting school vouchers for private institutions. In higher education, experts foresee efforts to dismantle DEI programs, while stricter immigration policies may reduce international students.

Dec 6 | This week's speakers address the impact of health safety net budget cuts and the President's consequential use of the impoundment process to halt funding for Congress-approved programs.

Nov 26 | The California Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative promotes careers in forestry with a focus on forest management, wildfire prevention, and sustainability. It addresses workforce gaps while engaging underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and veterans.

Nov 22 | Join us as speakers discuss how we protect this vital form of direct democracy and build toward a future where health is not just a privilege for some, but a right for all.

Nov 15 | In this discussion, immigration experts break down Trump's immigration priorities and explore the potential consequences for immigrants and the nation as a whole.

Nov 8 | This week's panel provides expert insights to help interpret the November 5th election results, including discussions on political violence, the women's vote, immigration's effect on voter motivation, and the role of communities of color.

Nov 1 | Despite recent floods and hurricanes, presidential candidates have ignored climate change, as voters focus on the economy and border security. Our guest speakers discuss what's at stake and how to engage communities.

Oct 25 | CA Deputy Secretary of State for Communications presents a brief presentation and answer any questions about key voting tools and options.

Oct 22 | Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, briefs reporters on how artificial intelligence is being used by foreign actors to manipulate messaging to US voters.

Oct 18 | This briefing gathers top election experts to discuss voter registration, highlight new state voting laws that may affect participation, and address key threats to election security.

Oct 11 | Speakers discuss novel initiatives to engage kids in STEM/STEAM occupations, as well as some of the barriers in classrooms.

Oct 10 | This briefing highlights the Great ShakeOut on October 17, the state's Earthquake Early Warning System, including the MyShake App, and Listos California's multilingual resources for educating communities on earthquake safety.