Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown,

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown, founder of the Public Banking Institute, advocates for owning banks—or at least some of them. She argues this would safeguard public and private deposits, redirect profits to the public interest, ensure control over credit allocation, and reduce government expenses.

Climate change denial has evolved from overt rejection of scientific consensus to more subtle, passive forms. This talk explores these pervasive, passive denials, emphasizing that recognizing them

Climate change denial has evolved from overt rejection of scientific consensus to more subtle, passive forms. This talk explores these pervasive, passive denials, emphasizing that recognizing them is key to moving towards daily climate solutions.

Patrick Belmont, a river scientist and dad, presents this talk. He applies his expertise to pressing environmental issues, from river dynamics to wildfire impacts, and is deeply committed to addressing climate change.

This TEDx event talk offers insights into tackling climate change. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Published December 5, 2016.

This video features a drum circle at the Oceti Sakowin camp, filmed just after the Army announced it would explore alternative routes for the Dakota Access

Published December 5, 2016.

This video features a drum circle at the Oceti Sakowin camp, filmed just after the Army announced it would explore alternative routes for the Dakota Access pipeline.

By Benjamin Norman, Niko Koppel, and Kaitlyn Mullin.

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was published on December 10, 2013.

A research professor and best-selling author, Dr. Brown has spent a decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Watch her full talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," or explore her book, *Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead* (Penguin Portfolio, 2013).

Find more from the RSA, follow them on Twitter and Facebook. Animation by Katy Davis.

Veronica Mentor is a University of Florida student and a spoken word poet. She speaks of her struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown girl. Veronica Mentor is a University of Florida

Veronica Mentor is a University of Florida student and a spoken word poet. She speaks of her struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown girl. Veronica Mentor is a University of Florida student and a powerful spoken word poet. She speaks of her experiences and struggles of growing up as a brown girl. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. TEDxUF

My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus

My name is Indigo Williams Brown. I am a senior at Hampton University, majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law track) and minoring in Marine and Environmental Science.

My academic focus areas are Environmental Justice and Marine Reserves.

Logan Brown, a freshman at High Tech High School, argues for a more engaging approach to teaching math, often considered the cornerstone of STEM education.

Brown, whose diverse interests

Logan Brown, a freshman at High Tech High School, argues for a more engaging approach to teaching math, often considered the cornerstone of STEM education.

Brown, whose diverse interests include programming, physics, AI, and playing the piano, presented his ideas at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.