Election 2016: America Faces the Issues

Essays from Aspen Institute leadership on what Election 2016 means for America’s future.

The goal of each idea presented here is to bring people to listen and seek solutions that will make America a better place.

We no longer seem to understand each other, much less our system of government.

This election is not the end. It is only a milepost in a long struggle to define American identity.

When political debate is informed by fear rather than facts, it is no surprise that it is reduced to the basest of personal accusations.

No matter who is elected to the presidency, to Congress, or to state and local offices, it is the repair of our institutional substructures that is our greatest challenge.

The new administration must contend with an America where Latino-Americans are a bigger part of society than ever before.

Regardless of who wins the presidency, we must continue to support innovation related to our energy economy.

Two senators have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at lifting lower-income families out of poverty – an encouraging sign of progress.

Courtwatchers assume a return to business as usual following the current election. That might not be the case.