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Literature

Announcing the Longlist for the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize

The Aspen Words Literary Prize is a $35,000 annual award for a work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue. The 14 titles in

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

11.09.2023
Employment and Jobs

Field to Feast: The Workers and Hazardous Jobs Behind our Thanksgiving Meal

Every November, families in the United States gather around the Thanksgiving table to celebrate, bond, and enjoy a nice meal together. Howev

BY Merrit Stüven

Blog Post

11.09.2023
Employment and Jobs

Job Quality Newsletter — Holiday Edition

The holiday season is here, and many of us will soon be shopping for gifts, preparing large meals and gatherings, and traveling so see our l

BY Maureen Conway

Blog Post

11.09.2023
Criminal Law and Justice

JGP Lessons from the Field (2023)

The Aspen Institute's Criminal Justice Reform Initiative is happy to share The Aspen Justice and Governance Partnership: Initial Lessons fro

BY Equal Measure

Publication

11.06.2023
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The Environment

Rural Disaster Preparedness: Partnering for Resilience & Resources

Event recap blog with resources and big-picture insights on rural disaster preparedness.

BY Community Strategies Group

Blog Post

11.06.2023
Community Development

How Community Leaders Restore Social Trust

Social trust — our sense of dependability on other people — lies at the heart of a society; it ensures that our communities, our institu

BY Weave: The Social Fabric Project

Blog Post

11.06.2023
Science

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BY Jackie

Of Interest

11.06.2023
Employment and Jobs

Benefits of Learning and Employment Records

Learning and Employment Records (LERs), an individual’s records of verified credentials, skills, and employment, have the potential to tra

BY Haley Glover

Publication

11.02.2023
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