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What’s Next for Capitalism? Look Back.

Babson’s James Hoopes helps students take a fresh look at the history of capitalism and what it means for the future.

February 2, 2022

Honorée Fanonne Jeffers on Centering Black and Indigenous Stories in History

Her first novel, The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, is a nominee for the Aspen Words Literary Prize.

November 30, 2021

In America Today, Who Is “Us”?

Embracing a fuller understanding of “us” is not only a challenge but also an opportunity. And it is in our own best interest to do so. 

March 3, 2021
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What Every American Should Know About the Immigrant Experience

Throughout history, groups have formed against immigrants in the name of a false sense of national identity or patriotism.

September 14, 2020

Youth Insights for Building a Collective Civic Identity

As we make space for more voices in our democracy, our civic identity gets richer, stronger and more honest. Join the conversation — what’s on your list?

November 13, 2019
High school age students sitting in a classroom.

Thwarting Tyranny through Shakespeare and Our Founders

Society of Fellows members discussed lessons from the Bard and lots more at their February symposium.

March 1, 2019
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The Bauhaus Roots of Aspen

Tour through the Institute’s Aspen, CO campus to learn how the Bauhaus movement shaped Aspen.

January 31, 2019

How Should We Memorialize Victims of Mass Violence?

Architect and activist Michael Murphy discusses the best way to build something that honors the fallen.

November 8, 2018
Las Vegas memorial

These Five Qualities Define Good Leadership, According to a Presidential Historian

Doris Kearns Goodwin outlines what made Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson effective.

October 26, 2018
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Hidden Stories from the American West

This episode of Aspen Insight breaks down myths from the Old West.

September 27, 2018