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Why Earmarks Shouldn't Be A Dirty Word

The self-imposed earmark ban instituted in Congress has removed the most important tool available to lawmakers in passing bills. The ban was

BY Douglas Farrar

Blog Post

09.28.2017
Around the Institute

On Charlottesville

The events in Charlottesville once again should remind us of the importance of the work we do and the values we hold.

BY Walter Isaacson

Of Interest

08.21.2017
Around the Institute

Newark Fellows Value Civility in Disagreement

Fallout from Winter Storm Stella did not deter the newest cohort of Aspen Young Leaders Fellows in Newark, NJ this weekend. On the campus of

BY Youth Leadership Programs

Blog Post

03.21.2017
US Government

Youth and Civil Discourse

What if we lay the seeds for diverse and collaboration conversation in our youth?

BY Rajiv Vinnakota

Blog Post

09.15.2016
Law and Public Policy

Civility no More: Where are the Better Angels of Politics?

The political rewards for uncivil behavior may give candidates a bump in the polls or increase their fundraising, but the cumulative damage such actions are doing to this country by normalizing those behaviors is astounding.

BY Dan Glickman

Blog Post

08.31.2015