Grow, reflect, act together.
The New School is Commonweal’s learning community and podcast. Together, we explore life’s big questions, offering events and publications in Commonweal’s areas of focus: finding meaning in a changing world, growing inner and community resilience, advocating for justice, and stewarding the natural world.
Conversations for meaningful change
Be in the room during conversations with inspiring thought- and action-leaders of our time. Explore life’s big questions in a “slow conversation” setting, reflect on different worldviews, and find connection in a welcoming community.
Narrative, Resilience, and Social Change
Urmitapa Dutta, Susan James, and Host Susan Grelock Yusem
What’s happening in our world—and how do we respond? For the past four years, Commonweal’s Omega Resilience Awards project has been exploring this question with fellows and research teams across Africa, India, and Latin America. Now we’re ready to share what we’re learning. Join us for a conversation with two of the researchers, who will share their findings and explore together: How do we respond to these times not just through individual stories, but through the larger work of changing our collective narratives?
This is part of Commonweal’s 50th anniversary year—a time when we’re reflecting on five decades of healing ourselves and the Earth and asking how we navigate these times through community, learning, and resilience. Illustrations by Jon Marro.
Events that bring us together
Join live gatherings—online or in person—to share stories, reflect, and build community. From famous to quietly fabulous, our speakers and hosts are doing inspiring things in the world, and every voice is welcome.
Opening the Channels: The Medicine of Nature
Part of the On the Land Series
Tuesday, April 21
1:15 pm PDT – 2:45 pm PDT
in the Commonweal Garden
$15 suggested donation, no one turned away
In person event only
Anna O’Malley
We are living in times of great change. Many of us are holding a vision, carrying the seeds, and tending the soil of a regenerative future on this beautiful Earth. The Commonweal Garden is a place where the vision of this regenerative future has long been tended. Join Anna O’Malley, physician-healer, lover of nature, and […]
Lines of inquiry that expand your worldview
Immerse yourself in a line of thought or inquiry at your own pace—building resilience and sparking new insights. Follow the journey of our Visiting Scholars, our favorite topics, and our favorite guests at Commonweal’s New School.
Words that inspire action
From thoughtful articles to creative zines and published books, the spirit of our community is captured in the sharing of ideas, stories, and practices that nurture resilience, wisdom, and care for the world.