Join us on January 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging discussion with Professor Casimir Yost from Georgetown University at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs in San Francisco. This event will explore the complexities of current global conflicts and recent developments in foreign policy under the Trump administration. Professor Yost will share insights on various international issues, shedding light on conflicts from Taiwan to Ukraine and the Middle East to Greenland, providing an understanding of what to expect in these interesting times.
Event WebsiteJoin bestselling author Juan Williams for a compelling discussion on the rise of America's second civil rights movement. As he outlines the trajectory from the Obama presidency through significant events like Charlottesville and the January 6 Capitol incident, Williams highlights how demographic changes and the use of social media shape today's activism against systemic racism and police brutality. The session will delve into the new generation's goals and challenges, linking historical struggles for equality with modern efforts for social justice. This event promises to be an engaging exploration of the present and future of civil rights in America.
Join Professor Casimir Yost as he discusses the implications of America's historical Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which aimed to protect American interests but resulted in retaliatory actions from foreign governments, influencing global events such as Japan's invasion of Manchuria. He will explore the unintended consequences of such policies in the context of the current global landscape, focusing on demography, climate change, technology, and regional conflicts. As a senior fellow at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy and former director at the National Intelligence Council, Yost offers critical insights into the complexities of international relations in the 'new Trumpian age.'
Join us at Book Passage for an author event celebrating Timothy J. Heaphy's new book 'Harbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal About Rising Threats to American Democracy'. Heaphy, the former Chief Investigative Counsel of the House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the January 6th Attack, offers a detailed analysis of the factors surrounding these pivotal events. With insights from his unique position overseeing investigations into both incidents, Heaphy will discuss the implications for American democracy and what can be learned to prevent future political violence. This event is free and will be hosted at the Corte Madera Store.
Experience the Bay Area premiere of the searing new documentary about the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, on social media, and on the streets of America after October 7. This documentary, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Wendy Sachs, explores the alarming rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel activism across the United States following a tragic event and the resulting protests. The film includes compelling testimonies and details the challenges Jewish students face in asserting their identity amidst rising tensions. After the screening, there will be a talkback session with the filmmaker.