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Stepping Up In Lebanon

On October, 17th 2019, Lebanon saw a series of protests led by the people that called for political and economic reform. What could be characterized as a political revolution creating intense civil unrest became the backdrop when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Without a stable government structure, civil society has stepped in to fill the gaps.

BY Aspen Global Leadership Network

Blog Post

04.29.2020
Civic Action

Resources for Maintaining Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic

All of us at IAP are confident that faith communities across the United States (and the world) will respond to the growing COVID-19 pandemic in new, innovative, and important ways. We will share some of the ways here.

BY Religion & Society Program

Blog Post

04.27.2020
Civic Action

From Historically Silenced to Civically Engaged

Immigrating from communist Vietnam to the United States, Ho's parents feared political participation—he's changing that.

BY Tri Ho

Blog Post

02.27.2020
Civic Action

What is a Better Argument in Middle School?

What is a Better Argument in a middle school context? This document summarizes our key learnings from advisors to inspire teachers and students to engage across difference in the classroom.

BY The Better Arguments Project

Publication

02.25.2020
Civic Action

Persistence Toward Justice

Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield delivered the below remarks at the Institute’s 36th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in New York City.

BY Daniel R. Porterfield

Of Interest

11.14.2019
Civic Action

Youth Insights for Building a Collective Civic Identity

As we make space for more voices in our democracy, our civic identity gets richer, stronger and more honest. Join the conversation — what’s on your list?

BY Citizenship and American Identity Program

Blog Post

11.13.2019
Civic Action

Taking Aim: Your Pledge to Act

Jordan Kassalow reflects on how his Action Pledge helped him achieve success, and in the pages ahead, we dive into the ways Fellows are making their Action Pledges reality.

BY Jordan Kassalow

Longform

07.23.2019
Civic Action

Q&A With Pallav Patankar

Pallav Patankar knew when he made his pledge that his commitment and work for the LGBT cause would extend beyond 2020. It was something he would take on for the rest of his life.

BY Aspen Global Leadership Network

Longform

07.23.2019
Civic Action

Civil Leadership for Uncivil Times

A partnership between the Aspen Institute and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and a new member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, the Civil Society Fellowship (CSF) contends this is the “now moment” for such a refresh and redirection of our country’s community and civil society traditions.

BY Nike Irvin

Longform

07.23.2019
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