Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Recalling History, Democratic Governors Mull America’s Malaise

“Nothing divides people more than race and religion.”

August 16, 2016

The Keys To Avoiding Dysfunction in Congress

In its most recent report, the Partnership for Public Service maintains that the issues facing our nation — including terrorism, government debt, and climate change — will not be solved until cooperation and compromise are commonplace within Congress.

September 29, 2015