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California's Salton Sea region is home to some of the worst environmental health conditions in the country. Recently, however, it has also become ground zero in the new “lithium gold rush”—the race to power the rapidly expanding electric vehicle and renewable energy storage market. The immense quantities of lithium lurking beneath the surface have led to predictions that the region could provide a third of global demand. But who will benefit from the development of this precious resource? Join us as Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor, authors of the new book Charging Forward, show that the questions raised by Lithium Valley lie at the heart of the “green transition.” They weave together movement politics, federal policy, and autoworker struggles, stressing that getting the lithium out from under the earth is just a first step: the real question is whether the region and the nation will get out from under what they say has been the environmental degradation, labor exploitation, and racial injustice that have been as much a part of the landscape as the Salton Sea itself. What happens in Lithium Valley, the authors argue, will not stay there. This tiny patch of California is a microcosm of the broad climate challenges we face; Benner and Pastor argue that understanding Lithium Valley today is the key to grasping the future of our economy and our planet. About the Speakers Chris Benner is the director of the Institute for Social Transformation and the Everett Program for Technology and Social Change at UC Santa Cruz, where he is also the Dorothy E. Everett Chair in Global Information and Social Entrepreneurship and a professor of environmental studies and sociology. He has co-authored five books with Manuel Pastor, including Equity, Growth, and Community: What the Nation Can Learn From America's Metro Areas and Solidarity Economics: Why Mutuality and Movements Matter. He lives in Santa Cruz, California. Manuel Pastor is the director of the Equity Research Institute at the University of Southern California, where he is also a distinguished professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity. He is the inaugural holder of the Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change. He has co-authored five books with Chris Benner, including Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles, and a Just Future. Pastor is also the author of State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future. He lives in Los Angeles. Organizer: Andrew Dudley  A People & Nature Member-led Forum program. Forums and chapters at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of Commonwealth Club World Affairs, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Manuel Pastor Okay my California peeps, you get to gloat. This fascinating interview with Dr. Manuel Pastor makes it abundantly clear that the rest of us have a lot to learn from the Golden State. When most of us think of California we probably think of sand, sun, and a reliably blue state. But that's far from the whole story of CA which gave us, among other notable conservatives, Ronald Reagan and Rush Limbaugh.   In his book State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future Dr. Pastor tells the story of California and shows how what that state has been through in the past few decades was the canary in the coal mine for where we find ourselves as a country today.   From the battle for immigrant rights, to racial justice, to the climate crisis California has been ahead of the rest of the country and there are lessons that we can take to avoid some of what California has dealt with.   This book pulled me in right from the start. Imagine having someone say, hey, this is what's going to happen and here's how you can avoid the worst of it. I would be all over that. Well, that's California for the rest of the U.S.   I was especially grateful for Manuel's wisdom on how the most effective organizing is done.    This is a great conversation and one that will leave you with practical steps you can take in your own social justice work.   Have a listen, get the book, and then take what you learn and leverage it to help bring your goals to fruition.    About Dr. Pastor: Dr. Manuel Pastor, director of the Equity Research Institute at USC, weaves together stats about the US's economic inequality, highlighting racial divides and immigrant-influenced demographic changes. His expertise comes from a decades-long career analyzing California's demographic changes and the multi-racial movement organizing that transformed its once anti-immigrant attitude to the inclusive, progressive state we know today. As the rest of the country follows a similar path, Dr. Pastor believes California's story can serve as a roadmap for the nation. For a written transcript of this conversation go here. Action Steps: 1) Learn and apply the lessons of California to where you live 2) Learn to talk about race and racism every day 3) Continue to listen to Stepping Into Truth for good ideas for your local organizing Resources: State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future by Manuel Pastor Connect with Dr. Pastor: https://twitter.com/prof_MPastor/ https://twitter.com/ERI_USC https://dornsife.usc.edu/eri/manuel-pastor/ Credits: Harmonica music courtesy of a friend  

What do state and local election results mean for Los Angeles? We have a discussion about how local progressive grassroots energy shook things up this week — with special guests Manuel Pastor, Eunisses Hernandez, and guest co-host Christen Hebrard.Plus: Mike's thoughts on how a proposed City ordinance represents a failed approach to homelessness, how police unions lost big in the elections, and how he looks forward to an AOC-Ed Markey style partnership with Councilwoman-elect Nithya Raman.More info on our guests and some of the subjects we discussed:Manuel Pastor:Twitter: @Prof_MPastorhttps://dornsife.usc.edu/cf/faculty-and-staff/faculty.cfm?pid=1013240Eunissses Hernandez:Twitter: @EunissesHhttps://www.ladefensa.org/about-usChristen Hebrard:https://www.facebook.com/christen.hebrardhttps://christenforyda.com/Manuel Pastor's book, "State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future":https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0744QPB89/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Law Enforcement Reformers Sweep Major Races in Los Angeles Countyhttps://theappeal.org/law-enforcement-reformers-los-angeles/Measure J Appears to Pass As Part of LA County's Criminal Justice Reform Wave:https://laist.com/elections/2020/results/measure-j-los-angeles-county-sheriff-110-million.phpHow George Gascon Unseated Jackie Lacey (LA Times map)https://www.latimes.com/projects/2020-la-da-race-gascon-lacey-vote-analysis/L.A.'s Ryu-Raman council race reflects wider battle over policing among Democrats and the lefthttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-10-21/la-city-council-race-abolish-police-ryu-ramanNithya Ramanhttps://www.nithyaforthecity.com/

State of Resistance.  The transformation of California and a roadmap for America’s Future. Plus Bill Press  And Bill Press with a Mueller Report redaction reaction.   The rise, fall and resurgence of progressive movements in California, and the lessons for our entire nation. And Bill Press with the Guardian’s Lauren Gambino covering the Mueller investigation and the ever growing field of Democratic Presidential candidates.   Manuel Pastor Pt. 1 Decades ago, California experienced the political and social shifts that now grip the nation. In his newest book, sociologist  Manuel Pastor tells the story of how California fought back, and offers a compelling and hopeful vision for a necessary political renewal that meets the needs of a more diverse America.   Manuel Pastor Pt. 2 We’re talking with Manuel Pastor, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California and author of “State of Resistance: What California’s Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America’s Future.”     Lauren Gambino Bill Press with the Guardian’s Lauren Gambino on an upcoming Biden announcement how it will change the 2020 race.   Jim Hightower Tax day: A thrill… or a chill?

State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future by Manuel Pastor Another bonus episode! Host Lisa discusses Professor Manuel Pastor's latest book, State of Resistance. The book looks at the last several decades of economic, social, and environmental transformations in California. Pastor then looks to the future to ask what these transformations can predict for the larger United States.  Warnings: spoilers  Read along with us! Let us know what you think of the book & our podcasts on Facebook or Twitter. Our April read: White Fragility: Why It's So hard for White People To Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo

Dr. Manuel Pastor recorded this Aquacast at the Aquarium on March 26, 2019. Dr. Pastor is a professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity at the University of Southern California (USC).

Public education is on the top of everyone's minds today! Especially in Los Angeles where the teachers' strike has everyone talking about school finances and the need to make it rain on schools. We continue our conversation on the importance of public education for our communities - a topic that is critical to our survival and incredibly political. Our guest is Dr. Manuel Pastor who knows everything there is to know about California's politics, race, demographics and social justice movements! Dr. Pastor breaks down California's defunding of public education and the subsequent fall of LAUSD from one of the best school districts in the nation to one that is on the brink of financial insolvency. A reality that is knocking on the doors of many districts across the state! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Manuel Pastor is a Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. He currently directs the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) at USC and USC's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration (CSII). Dr. Pastor holds an economics Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is the inaugural holder of the Turpanjian Chair in Civil Society and Social Change at USC. Dr. Pastor’s research has generally focused on issues of the economic, environmental and social conditions facing low-income urban communities – and the social movements seeking to change those realities. He is the author of a number of books on social and economic justice topics. We recommend you check out this title: 1. State of Resistance: What California’s Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America’s Future ABOUT THE SERIES Public education is incredibly important for our communities - it's also incredibly controversial. We kick off our next series to dissect the history of public education and the fight for education justice. The series, entitled "Nature of The Threat", will explore various issues impacting the quality of education that children are receiving - quality that is inconsistent, inequitable, and outright unjust in some neighborhoods. We will discuss school reform efforts, school funding, teacher quality, teacher strike, charters, and that delicious coffee cake they used to serve in the school cafeteria. Send us questions you want us to explore by emailing us at thehooddigest@gmail.com or slide in our DMs on IG: @hooddigest, Twitter: @hooddigest Love, The Grand Supreme Chapin & Profesora Panamena

"Then There's California's" inaugural podcast segment features California State Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) in conversation with Dr. Manuel Pastor, a professor of sociology and American studies at the University of Southern California, who is the author of the new book, "State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future." Click here for a closed-captioned version of this podcast.  

This week, Ali meets leading sociologist Dr. Manuel Pastor of the University of Southern California. His latest book is "State of Resistance - What California’s Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America’s Future". He tells Ali that the future of American success can be found in the way California has transformed it's politics, work, environment and immigration policies since the turbulent 1980's.