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Civic Action

To Ensure a Fair Election, Look to Faith Leaders

Faith leaders hold a unique role as the sole source of trusted information in some communities.

BY Abigale Haug

Blog Post

10.22.2020
Civic Action

We Need Better Arguments, Now More Than Ever

A lack of meaningful engagement among Americans representing opposing views has created and sustained polarization.

Blog Post

10.22.2020
Technology

Civil Rights Violations in Tech

Today, communities of color face a battle to uphold civil rights that have been abridged through online platforms. The opportunity, well-being, and liberty of Black and Brown Americans is intensified or denied as emerging technologies transform our society.

BY Dominique Harrison

Blog Post

10.22.2020
Around the Institute

“To Build A Pluralistic, Democratic America, Faith Must Be On The Agenda”: A Conversation With Zeenat Rahman

All of this is about making sure that we're bringing people with us on this journey towards achieving equity and making sure that it's pragmatic and that it's relevant and useful.

BY Daniel R. Porterfield

Of Interest

10.21.2020
Around the Institute

Aspen Ideas: Show Up Part 1

Hear from athletes moving the bar on social justice. Restoring trust in the institutions that have let us down. A tribal elder shares her experiences fighting for civil rights. America's goalie won't give up on equal pay. Plus, trail breakers and a special performance.

BY Aspen Ideas: Show Up

Video

10.21.2020
Politics

How to Cover Election Day and Beyond

Elections in a democracy are just as much about convincing the loser that he or she actually lost—and that the process was free, fair, and secure enough that the loser can accept the result as legitimate.

BY Garrett Graff & 1 more

Blog Post

10.19.2020
US Government

American Democracy Needs a Tune-up

There is hope in a malfunctioning gear. Its constant creaking alerts us to a problem and helps pinpoint the source.

BY David K. Gibson

Blog Post

10.15.2020
National Service

The Case for National Service

National service would offer life-shaping experiences to promote understanding among young Americans of all backgrounds.

BY Aspen Strategy Group

Of Interest

10.15.2020
Climate Change

For Gen Z, Climate Change is a Clear and Present Danger to our Planet

The solutions to climate change that we learn about as young people have been inadequate or nonexistent.

BY Kiera O’Brien, & 1 more

Blog Post

10.13.2020
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