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A conversation with Aaron Dworkin (Founder/President, Sphinx Organization) on diversity in the arts. The issue of diversity has been part of the arts conversation for decades, but what do diversity...
Topics: Arts 
The Aspen Institute proudly announces the launch of its Aspen Veterans Initiative, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, DoD, HHS, Blue Shield of California Foundation, IAVA,...
In 2011, 3.8 million American workers earned a wage equivalent or less than the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. For a full-time worker, this wage equates to an annual income of just over $15,...
The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series features David Leonhardt, The New York Times Washington bureau chief, discussing his new e-book "Here's the Deal." David Wessel, Wall Street Journal...
Anne-Marie Slaughter, professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University and author of the highly-read Atlantic.com article: 'Can Women Have it all?' discussing that and...
Topics: Socrates Video 
With Anne-Marie Slaughter, professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University and former director of policy planning for the United States Department of State; and Charles...
Topics: Socrates Video 
Interviewed by Walter Isaacson, President and CEO, The Aspen Institute
The Parties Versus the People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into AmericansFeaturing Mickey Edwards, Vice President of the Aspen Institute. Mr. Edwards was a member of Congress for 16 years...
"Think of that manufacturing plant. Think about a job being open for a year." Jim Ryan, President of W.W. Grainger, Inc. describes the costs and challenges of filling open positions for a...
Topics: Training and Placing Workers in the Skilled Trades 
“Why at a time of high employment, do companies like Pacific Gas and Electric have open unfilled positions?” Yonnie Leung Senior Manager for Workforce Development of Pacific Gas and Electric responds.
Topics: Training and Placing Workers in the Skilled Trades 
