Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. In this rousing talk, he shares how growing up amid poverty and violence in Stockton, California shaped his bold vision for change and his commitment to govern as a neighbor, not a politician. "When we see someone different from us, they should not reflect our fears, our anxieties, our insecurities," he says. "We should see our common humanity."

Michael Tubbs: The political power of being a good neighbor

The political power of being a good neighbor

Community leader, former mayor of the City of Stockton, California

A poignant tale of personal loss to gun violence reshapes a young intern's path, igniting a journey from anger to action.

Challenging structural violence, Stockton's youngest mayor pioneers initiatives like basic income to dismantle poverty's roots.

Embracing the Good Samaritan's lens, a former mayor posits seeing common humanity as the bedrock for societal restructuring.