US government

Redesign Required: Four Ideas for Reimagining Federal Rural Policy in the COVID-19 Era

For more towns and communities across America to share in the benefits of recovery and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the modern economy to thrive, we must revamp federal rural policy.

The Electoral College and the Rural-Urban Divide

Much has been said about the influence that rural voters and rural states on the outcome of national elections. Some have proposed elimination of the Electoral College as a solution to this perceived problem. We question the wisdom and potential efficacy of this proposed quick fix for what ails us.

A Conversation with Neal Katyal

Former Acting Solicitor General of the United States Neal Katyal in conversation with Slate Senior Editor Dahlia Lithwick.

How to Name This Era in US Foreign Policy

Aspen Security Forum Scholars Mara Karlin and John McLaughlin discuss the importance of-and difficulties with- naming this era of American foreign policy.

Flags from many different countries hanging from the side of a building.

Mark Zuckerberg Wants the Government to Regulate Facebook — But Not Too Much

The Facebook founder answered questions about election meddling, data privacy, and deepfake videos at the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival.

Mark Zuckerberg

The Current Trends, Future, and Legacy of the Supreme Court

A three-day symposium for the Aspen Institute’s Society of Fellows delved into the complex issues facing the judiciary.

Supreme Court building

Thwarting Tyranny through Shakespeare and Our Founders

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

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The Community Reinvestment Act and the Future of Financial Inclusion

How can we make sure rapidly changing financial institutions don’t leave low- and moderate-income Americans behind?

Increasing Nonprofit Transparency is Essential to Our Democracy

This spring the House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the electronic filing of nonprofit tax returns, an effort led by the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation.

The Missing Piece Keeping Congress from Doing Its Job

Two former congressmen explain what drives partisan gridlock.

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