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A New Vision for Public Libraries Blog Post A new report from the Dialogue on Public Libraries puts forth a renewed vision of the public library. More »	What Do On-Demand Economy Workers Want? We Asked Them Blog Post The Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative, Burson Marsteller, and TIME released a study that helps to advance our understanding of the on-demand economy. More »	Gathering Gold Against the Gloom of Unrest in Baltimore Amid glimmers of hope in Baltimore, an Aspen-led initiative to strengthen existing and lift up new arts-centric community assets takes shape. More »
Journal of Ideas: The Future of Europe Legendary political scientist Francis Fukuyama ponders the future of the European experiment in the face of a refugee crisis, a rising Islamic threat, and how to deal with Russia. More »	Five Best Ideas of the Day Why we need a new conservation corps, how Facebook makes you think you're right, no matter what, and more. More »	More from Our Blog Blog Our blog shares the latest insights and ideas from the Aspen Institute. More »

Listen Longer 01/09: 'Best of' Aspen Institute Conversations Blog Post Aspen Institute Radio featured a conversation about common sense investing, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi answering questions about whether women can 'have it all,’ and more. More »	Journal of Ideas: Beyond the Revolving Door For government and business to work together to solve the world's most pressing problems, the relationship between the two should be transparent and open to public scrutiny. More »	Aspen Ideas to Go Podcast: Exercise in Radical Empathy Blog Post Slam poet Clint Smith confronts inequality in American society, and high school students from Washington, DC, share how they experience systemic inequality. More »
LinkedIn CEO on the Global Workforce Blog Post LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner explains how his company is working to expand job opportunities worldwide. More »	Disrupting Nonprofits to Solve the World's Problems Blog Post Seedlings have been planted to significantly disrupt the traditional nonprofit model as the place where some of the most pressing needs of our society are solved. More »	Aspen Journal of Ideas: The Future of Work Washington knows too little about the on-demand economy, and even less about collaboration. The future of work in America will depend on both. More »

Listen Longer 01/02: US Foreign Policy, Radicalism, and The US Courts System Blog Post Aspen Institute Radio featured conversations about US foreign policy in the Middle East, a chat with US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and the future of work. More »	Inequality: A Problem Worthy of a Business Response Blog Post Greater numbers of leaders in public and private spheres are naming growing inequality as a significant concern for the health of our nation. More »	Religious and Community Leaders Speak Out Against Anti-Muslim Rhetoric 50 leaders from a host of religious denominations and community organizations took a public stand against the alarming level of anti-Muslim rhetoric and bigotry in America. More »
WATCH: Michael Morell on the Great War of Our Time Video Book chat with Michael Morell, former deputy director and acting director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, discussing his new book "The Great War of Our Time." More »	Our Favorite Books of 2015 Blog Post Aspen Institute staff share their favorite reads from the past year. More »	Why We Need to Improve Job Quality for Retail Employees Blog Post Panelists explored the challenges that accompany unpredictable schedules in the retail industry and propose changes to the current structure to improve conditions for those workers. More »

Aspen State of 2Gen Roundtable Event Aspen State of 2Gen Roundtable Jan 14, 2016 More »	Leading in an Era of Globalization Event In this seminar, AGLN fellows will explore the challenges placed at their feet as leaders in a period of increasing interconnectedness. Jan. 18, 2016 - Jan. 23, 2016 More »	Herbert Bayer Art Exhibit Tour Event Jan. 21, 2016 More »
Society of Fellows Discussion Reception featuring Jason Cone Event Jan. 21, 2016 More »	Washington Ideas Roundtable Series feat. The Hon. Nathan Sheets Event Undersecretary Nathan Sheets on US Policy in China: Priorities for 2016. Jan. 26, 2016 More »	Great Decisions Series 2016 Event Register Here More »

Unlocking Latino Civic Potential: 2016 and Beyond Event Jan. 27, 2016 More »	Can Inclusive Economic Development Build Better Jobs? Event Join us Wednesday January 27 for a conversation on how inclusive economic development cultivates economic opportunity and quality jobs for community residents. Register for waitlist More »	Winter Words presents Allison Bechdel and Beth Malone Event Jan. 27, 2016 More »
The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series feat. Dennis Ross Event Dennis Ross on "Doomed to Succeed." Jan. 28, 2015 More »	The Sound of Tomorrow: Cameron Carpenter in Conversation with Damian Woetzel Event Organist Cameron Carpenter speaks with Damian Woetzel of the Aspen Institute Arts Program. Jan. 28, 2016 More »	Challenges to the Economic Well-Being of Rural America Event Aspen Wye Fellows: Challenges to the Economic Well-Being of Rural America Jan. 29, 2016 More »

Entertainment Today: How Limitless Home Streaming and TV is Changing the Landscape of Theater Event Jan. 30, 2016 More »	Great Decisions Series 2016 Event Register Here More »	Great Books Discussion Series: The Individual and Society Event More »
Journeys of Meaning From Athens to Aspen: Journeys of Meaning Event Feb. 8, 2015 More »	Great Decisions Series 2016 Event Register Here More »	Great Books Discussion Series: The Individual and Society Event More »

Video Library Watch video highlights from Institute events and experts. More »	Photos on Flickr View the Institute's photo library on Flickr. More »	Designated Survivor for the State of the Union Address Video More »
Laureus USA: New Orleans Sport for Good Weekend 2015 Video More »	WATCH: Michael Morell on the Great War of Our Time Video Book chat with Michael Morell, former deputy director and acting director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, discussing his new book "The Great War of Our Time." More »	WATCH: Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Video Sen. Mark Warner and other key voices weigh in on the conversation around independent workers, in the on-demand economy, and beyond. More »

Theater of War—Treating PTSD with Sophocles Video More »	WATCH: America's Response to Radicalism in the Middle East Video Panelists discuss the Aspen Strategy Group’s latest policy book, a collection of 17 essays exploring the roots and appeal of extremism in the Arab world. More »	2015 Artist Endowed Foundation Leadership Forum Video More »
WATCH: Public Health Grand Rounds with Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann Video Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann is CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. More »	WATCH: Justice Stephen Breyer on 'The Court and the World' Video The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series features Justice Stephen Breyer discussing his new book, "In The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities." More »	WATCH: Sen. Bob Corker on US Policy Toward the Middle East Video Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discusses US Middle East policy. More »

WATCH: Better Business Models for Retail Workers Video Learn more about retail workers' jobs and schedules, better business models, policy remedies, and ideas for jobs that will make happy holidays for everyone. More »	WATCH: Beyond the Draft: Rethinking National Service Video Beyond the Draft: Rethinking National Service panel features General (Ret.) Stan McChyrstal, the Honorable Michèle Flournoy, and Congressman Seth Moulton. More »	The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series feat. Jon Meacham Video Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Jon Meacham discusses his new book, "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush.” More »
WATCH: Vice President Joe Biden at the Summit on Inequality & Opportunity Video Vice President Biden and Summit attendees discussed the widening opportunity gap in America. More »	ISIS, Fear, and the Rights of Refugees Video As thousands flee ISIS-controlled areas, some in Europe and the US seek to turn away refugees. More »	Aspen Arts Program Roundtable with David Skorton Video More »

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