Information

Towards a Stronger Information Ecosystem: Commission on Information Disorder Report & Recommendations

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 – Following months of expert consultation and internal discussion, the Aspen Institute’s Commission on Information Disorder has launched its recommendations for addressing America’s urgent mis- and disinformation crisis. Co-chairs Katie Couric, Chris Krebs, and Rashad Robinson engage in a lively discussion of how government, private industry, and civil society can increase transparency and understanding, build trust, and reduce harms.

How Are Our Information Ecosystems Holding Up? A Post-Election Check-in

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 – Only 36 hours after voting ended, we check in on the resilience of news organizations and social media platforms to meet the moment amidst an unprecedented election.

The Crisis in Local News

MAY 6, 2020 – Local news, in crisis before the pandemic, is now facing a cataclysm. At stake is not just jobs, but the access to critic al trustworthy information for millions of Americans.