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Spotting Fake News

This algorithm can distinguish fake news much faster and somewhat more accurately than human readers can.

BY Aspen Planning and Evaluation Program

Blog Post

08.24.2018
US Government

Forecasting Election 2016

What will happen on November 8th? A discussion with Charlie Cook and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report dives into what the polls mean, election trends, and who we can expect to see as our next Commander-in-Chief.

BY Institute Staff

Video

10.26.2016
US Government

Threats to Civic Health in America

Former members of Congress express concerns about U.S. politics.

BY Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic

Blog Post

07.18.2016
Law and Public Policy

Can Political Influence Be Shifted from the Money to the Many?

Panelists at the 2015 Aspen Ideas Festival explored the influence of money on public policy, and what, in this age of innovation, could counter the trend and bring back the intrinsically American ideal of a popular democracy in which everyone’s voice counts.

BY Catherine Lutz, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

01.26.2016
Workforce Development

Election 2016: Which Political Candidates Value Work? Policy Clues to Look For

As political candidates compete to address voters' worries about work, here are a few issues to watch.

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

09.04.2015
Law and Public Policy

Civility no More: Where are the Better Angels of Politics?

The political rewards for uncivil behavior may give candidates a bump in the polls or increase their fundraising, but the cumulative damage such actions are doing to this country by normalizing those behaviors is astounding.

BY Dan Glickman

Blog Post

08.31.2015
Immigration and Society

Casa Blanca: Detractores de alivios migratorios solo quieren “dejar correr el reloj”

"Washington.- Al presidente Barack Obama sólo le quedan 19 meses en el poder y, a sabiendas, los detractores de los alivios migratorios sólo buscan “de ...

BY Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program OLD

Of Interest

05.12.2015
Law and Public Policy

David Brooks is Wrong on Campaign Finance

Instead of doing the business of government like attending hearings, writing bills, educating themselves on policy, voting, and even being in Washington, legislators are consumed with the hunt for donations. This has a profound impact on the quality of their legislative work.

BY Dan Glickman

Blog Post

10.10.2014
US Government

A Conversation with Democratic Governors

Democratic governors discuss how their priorities are making a difference and the challenges that lie ahead.

BY Aaron Myers

Video

08.05.2014