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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
Law and Public Policy

Designated Survivor for the State of the Union Address

During the president’s State of the Union speech, one Cabinet member is always purposefully absent — by custom — not just from the Capitol, but usually from Washington itself, in case of a terrorist attack or natural disaster. On February 4, 1997, that Cabinet member was Dan Glickman, Former US Secretary of Agriculture and Congressional Program Executive Director.

BY Dan Glickman

Video

01.12.2016
Law and Public Policy

Beyond the Revolving Door

Close ties between business and government are also necessary. Strong economies need strong businesses and strong trade, and that requires good relationships with policymakers.

BY Lucy Marcus

Blog Post

01.05.2016
Law and Public Policy

Justice Stephen Breyer: The Court and the World

To trace how foreign considerations have come to inform the thinking of the Court, Justice Breyer begins with national security in its Constitutional dimension—how should the Court balance this imperative with others, chiefly the protection of basic liberties, in its review of presidential and congressional actions?

BY Institute Staff

Video

12.07.2015
Law and Public Policy

Expanding the ‘Grayzone:’ Religious Pluralism Initiatives Are a Tool to Counter ISIS

ISIS is recruiting globally to fight its war. So must we. But our army cannot be composed only of hard-power warriors.

Blog Post

11.18.2015
Law and Public Policy

US Attorney Loretta Lynch: Next Steps for Recidivism Reform

Loretta Lynch and "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd discuss barriers to recidivism rates, and new legislation that may reverse current trends.

BY Rachel Landis, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

10.14.2015
Law and Public Policy

The Pope, His Rabbi, and Religious Pluralism

Research shows that when people have friendships with those of other faiths, it not only decreases bias against those of that faith, but against those of all other faiths.

Blog Post

10.02.2015
Law and Public Policy

The Keys To Avoiding Dysfunction in Congress

In its most recent report, the Partnership for Public Service maintains that the issues facing our nation — including terrorism, government debt, and climate change — will not be solved until cooperation and compromise are commonplace within Congress.

BY Rachel Landis, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

09.29.2015
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
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