On Civil Society
We are in the midst of tremendous political upheaval around the world. The rise of extremism and nationalist rhetoric presents a serious test to the democratic values that open societies stand on. On Civil Society explores these complex issues through the lenses of democracy, the media, wellness, urbanism, equality, security and more.
Civil Forum
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TPL’s Civil Forums take place before or after select events, providing the audience with a virtual space and voice to participate in the discussion.
Audience members are invited to share opinions and personal stories related to our event topics, to listen and learn, and to provide experience, education or expertise on the topic. Guest moderators field your questions, share your comments and stories, and open up the floor to your insights and opinions in the hopes of sparking further engagement and conversations. All are welcome.
Upcoming Civil Forums
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Civil Forum: Drug Use for Grownups
Mon Apr 26, 2021 | 6-6:30 pm
In his new book, Drug Use for Grown-Ups, Dr. Carl Hart proposes we reconsider how we look at drug policy and, more importantly, people who use drugs, to revolutionize how we collectively approach substance use disorder. Do you agree? Do you disagree? Drop-in and share your opinion in this open forum and help shape the dialogue around drug use for grown-ups. This forum event is hosted by Andrea Woo from the Globe & Mail. Then tune into our conversation with Dr. Carl Hart on April 26 at 7 pm. Please note that both events require separate registration.
Live and On-Demand Events
Check out upcoming Live & Online events and watch replays of past events you may have missed on the TPL Culture channel on Crowdcast, including this featured conversation with Daniel Susskind about his provocative book, A World Without Work.
Videos
Watch these featured conversations that explore democracy, civic engagement and the exchange of ideas.
- Long Term Care or Long Lost Hope?
- TPL and Ryerson University present: Masha Gessen: Navalny vs Putin
- Frederick Kaufman – The Money Plot
- DXC20 & TPL Present: Thomas Piketty and Amanda Lang: The Roads to Inequality
- TPL and Ryerson University present: The Persistent Crisis of Western Liberalism
YouTube Playlist
This video features a conversation on the importance of social infrastructure with Eric Klinenberg, author of "Palaces for the People". Moderated by Zahra Ebrahim.
Explore TPL’s entire On Civil Society YouTube playlist.
Podcasts
Listen to these featured episodes, and discover more captivating conversations and archived recordings on our Live Mic and Writers Off the Page podcast series.
- Live Mic – On Civil Society: #MeToo
- Live Mic – Saeed Jones: How We Fight for Our Lives
- Live Mic – Barry Lopez: Surviving What’s Coming
- Live Mic – Emanuele Coccia: Plants Make Us Human
- Live Mic – Fruit of the Drunken Tree: Violence, Childhood and Escobar's Columbia
- Live Mic – Cannabis and You
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Letter from City Librarian Vickery Bowles
On Civil Society: How libraries play a central role in the life of a city and a nation.