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A Conversation with Senator Mitch McConnell

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, senior Republican from Kentucky, speaks with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson as part of the Hurst Lecture Series.

BY Institute Staff

Video

08.13.2015
Law and Public Policy

The Million Dollar Question

Candidates on stage for the Republican presidential debate will represent over $200 million in Super PAC money alone. And no one has stopped to wonder whether or not all of this money is eroding the foundation of our democratic system of government and our deeply held belief that all Americans deserve a government that represents their interests.

BY Dan Glickman

Blog Post

08.05.2015
Law and Public Policy

The Two-Step Solution to Ending Human Trafficking in the US

At a recent gathering of Aspen Institute Society of Fellows members, Immigration State Court Initiative Director John Martin spoke about the human trafficking issue in-depth with Aspen Institute Justice and Society Executive Director Meryl Chertoff, discussing how the courts, law, enforcement, and social service agencies are managing the influx of trafficked US laborers and child victims.

BY Sarah Banerji, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

08.05.2015
Law and Public Policy

A Conversation with Democratic Governors

Democratic governors discuss how to lead a nation by facing the challenges of energy, education, and citizens’ rights among other priorities at the state level. Featuring Governor Steve Bullock of Montana, Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado, Governor Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, and Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri in conversation with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson.

BY Institute Staff

Video

08.03.2015
Law and Public Policy

Truth-Finding and Victim Compensation

We've witnessed a remarkable decline in the frequency of public civil jury trials, in favor of alternative methods for settling disputes and compensating victims. Are democratic values being lost through this trend?

BY Institute Staff

Video

07.15.2015
Law and Public Policy

Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter

In 2002, President Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in international conflict resolution, human rights, and economic and social development. Both the former president and his wife are founders and trustees of The Carter Center, a non-profit organization in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering through programs focusing on peace and health.

BY Institute Staff

Video

06.24.2015
Law and Public Policy

The True Cost of Food Waste

About one-third of all the food that is produced is wasted, which amounts to about $1 trillion worth of food loss each year.

BY Dan Glickman

Blog Post

03.05.2015
Law and Public Policy

Why Congress Should Have a Fundraising-Free February

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) asked his colleagues in Congress to take a break from fundraising when they are in Washington during the month of February. Deutch’s logic is clear; if lawmakers spent less time calling donors and more time at hearings, studying policy, and getting to know one another then the Congress might function better than it has in years.

BY Dan Glickman

Blog Post

02.12.2015
Law and Public Policy

Saudi Courts Should Exhibit Independence by Protecting Speech

For the Saudi judicial system to show itself to be truly independent, it should support a more open discourse on future social and legal policy in the kingdom.

Blog Post

01.06.2015
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