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State of Democracy Summit

One year after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, 92Y’s second annual State of Democracy Summit—co-presented with Aspen Digital—explored the most important questions facing the country right now, with a special focus on technology’s impact on democracy and new approaches to civic engagement, journalism, politics and policy.

Event

12.20.2021
World Affairs

Democracy’s Future: Abroad and at Home

This new Aspen Strategy Group publication explores the many challenges facing democracy both at home and around the globe.

BY Aspen Strategy Group

Publication

12.07.2021
Technology

Towards a Stronger Information Ecosystem

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 - Following months of expert consultation and internal discussion, the Aspen Institute’s Commission on Information Disorder has launched its recommendations for addressing America’s urgent mis- and disinformation crisis. Co-chairs Katie Couric, Chris Krebs, and Rashad Robinson engage in a lively discussion of how government, private industry, and civil society can increase transparency and understanding, build trust, and reduce harms.

BY Aspen Digital

Video

11.15.2021
Technology

Towards a Stronger Information Ecosystem

Following months of expert consultation and internal discussion, the Aspen Institute’s Commission on Information Disorder has launched its recommendations for addressing America’s urgent mis- and disinformation crisis. Join co-chairs Katie Couric, Chris Krebs, and Rashad Robinson for a live discussion.

Event

11.08.2021
Technology

The Facebook Oversight Board Decision

MAY 6, 2021 - Following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook suspended then-President Donald Trump from its platform. The decision was referred to the Facebook Oversight Board, which voted to uphold the suspension. Fresh off the ruling, we sit down with a panel of their board members & noted experts to discuss the decision and its far-reaching implications.

BY Aspen Digital

Video

05.06.2021
Technology

Global Disinformation vs. Democracy

MAY 5, 2021 - How is the rapid evolution of disinformation in the digital age impacting democracy around the world?

BY Aspen Digital

Video

05.05.2021
Technology

The Facebook Oversight Board Decision

Following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook suspended then-President Donald Trump from its platform. The decision was referred to the Facebook Oversight Board, which voted to uphold the suspension. Fresh off the ruling, we sit down with a panel of their board members & noted experts to discuss the decision and its far-reaching implications.

Event

05.02.2021
Media

Global Disinformation vs. Democracy

How is the rapid evolution of disinformation in the digital age impacting democracy around the world?

Event

04.16.2021
Technology

State Control & the Internet

MARCH 9, 2021 - Autocrats around the world are manipulating access to the internet as a means of state control, especially in the face of protests and dissent.

BY Aspen Digital

Video

03.09.2021
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