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What We’re Reading 9/25: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors’ Must-See Media

Is the Pope’s canonization of Junípero Serra offensive to Native Americans? Will China dominate the 21st century? Is coding in kindergarten the key to STEM success? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

BY Rachel Landis, Guest Blogger

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09.25.2015
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What We're Reading 09/18: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

Should Ivy League endowments be taxed? Why do “gifted” school programs lack diversity? Will the Latino vote affect the presidential election? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

BY Rachel Landis, Guest Blogger

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09.18.2015
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What We're Reading 09/11: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

Is there an advantage to procrastinating? Will millennials revive unions? Can migrants fleeing to Germany result in an economic gain for the country? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

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09.11.2015
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6 Authors on Writing, Inspiration, and the Creative Process

From starting the writing process to breaking into the book business, acclaimed authors like Dani Shapiro and Akhil Sharma share their top creative insights (originally presented at the 39th annual Aspen Summer Words).

BY Caroline Tory, Guest Blogger

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09.08.2015
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What We're Reading 09/04: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

In a world where “partial employment” is on the rise, what’s the future of work? Is China going broke? What’s the icebreaker gap between Russia and the US, and why is it important? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

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09.04.2015
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What We're Reading 08/28: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

On the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, how has New Orleans changed? Could imaging software replace the biopsy in diagnosing breast cancer? Why is the world’s most valuable art disappearing? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

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08.28.2015
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What We're Reading 08/21: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

Should children specialize in just one sport? Why isn’t the US paying more attention to preventing cervical cancer? Should law schools be a thing of the past? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

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08.21.2015
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What We're Reading 08/14: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

Are high school diplomas worth a Ph.D-style defense? Is the US a land of limitations? How is Google’s technology helping to fight ISIS in Syria? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

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08.14.2015
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What We're Reading 08/07: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

Is rudeness in the workplace contagious? Should we help educate prisoners? How much will the $15 minimum wage cost consumers? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

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08.07.2015
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